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the Cost of Dental Care for Dogs

Price 
Location 
Age 
Submitted by  
Description
$ 250
Aug 2007
Berkeley, CA
Shepherd mix
Dental check up and cleaning for dog  more... close row
$ 400
Feb 2008
North Ridgeville, Ohio
dog
0
Tooth extraction and cleaning  more... close row
$ 200
Feb 2008
Scottsdale, AZ
mutt
1
Removal of two puppy teeth from dog's mouth  more... close row
$ 350
Sep 2007
Arlington, TX
Dog
6
Canine dental care comes with risks  more... close row
$ 112
May 2008
Bay Minette, Alabama
Yorkshire Terrier
3
Yorkies known for having bad teeth  more... close row
$ 125
Mar 2008
Branford, CT
German Shepherd
6
Dogs must be sedated when having teeth cleaning  more... close row
$ 100
May 2007
Manhattan, Kansas
Cocker Spaniel
6
Teeth cleaning not including anesthesia price  more... close row
$ 100
May 2008
carmel, ca
black lab-large
5
Dental plan established for dog  more... close row
$ 115
Jun 2007
Monticello, AR
rat terrier
3
Dog's teeth now look brand new  more... close row
$ 350
Feb 2007
Birmingham, AL
German Shepard
8
Dental visit for dog may have prevented bigger problems  more... close row
$ 400
Feb 2008
Pacific Grove, California
Bulldog
4
Friendly dental care for dog  more... close row
$ 945
Mar 2006
Chandler, AZ
dog
6
Vet neither nice nor helpful  more... close row

Description of service

I took my dog to a vet that I had just started to use since I just moved to this area. I got a recommendation from a friend so I went there. We went for an annual check-up and booster shots. They suggested blood work so I agreed. I then made an appointment to have her teeth cleaned in two weeks. We went back and they did more blood work. They said it was needed to make sure she was healthy. I explained that we had been in two weeks before and she had blood work done then. They said they needed to do more blood work. I agreed. Before we left her, apparently, my husband had signed a paper saying he ok'd everything. When we went to pick her up and pay the bill, we were shocked. I had never paid that much for a cleaning before.


Review of Service

The service was not what it should have been. They gave her antibiotic pills that cost $5 a pill! When we talked to them about the bill, they were indifferent. They said that is what it costs. We went back the next day to talk to the owner/manager. She was not very nice. Their words were "That is what the cost is and you signed it." We were up a creek.


Tips

Don't ever agree to anything before you read over the costs and proceedures. Not all vets are equal. I have had my dog's teeth cleaned for under $300.00. I didn't expect this at all. There are many good vets around. Search out the good ones and don't be afraid to ask questions. That is the only way that you learn. Don't assume what you think the cost will be. Get something in writing!