Buddy's dental work ... what do you pay?

[TommyCat]

Hi,
I just took my 10 year old kitty in for her annual exam, and the estimate is between $600 - $700. My kitty does have a cavity, so this is added in as part of the estimate. The pre lab work was not inckuded in this estimate, as I had that part done today. I have VPI, so part of it will be covered, thank goodness.

[carole]

That seems pretty reasonable to me, i just paid about the same 210.20 for my Ellie's dental with two extractions, no pre lab work needed, of course it has now gone up to 275 with all the extra vet visits and treatment needed. she did have a pain relief injection too, but don't know if i was charged for it,probably included but was not on the bill, and she already had a long acting antibiotic from her visit the week before.

Here is a breakdown on our charges.

Anaesthetic per kg IV $34.80
Anaesthetic gas (Isoflurane) $42.00
Scale and Polish up to 20 mins work $84.00
Tooth Extractions per minute work 13 mins $49.40

[allmycats]

I agree, a bargain!

[Glacier]

Cheap, cheap, cheap. My Sophia's now toothless mouth(except her lower fangs) is worth 3 grand! I've never paid less than 700 for a dental on a cat or dog!

[Taz_Zoee]

Taz had his teeth done with one extraction several years ago and it was probably double what you paid.
Many times I see what other PTers pay for their vet bills and I get very jealous. Just an office visit is almost $50 and they don't cut me a break for bringing in more than one animal. If I bring in two it's $100. It's ridiculous!!