Brandiandwe Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 So we've had Benny for coming up to five months and I'm going to book him in to have a dental. When we first adopted him, he was seen by a vet who said his teeth 'weren't too bad for a dog of that age'. I cleaned them up as much as possible, but the time has come. I was hoping that with care they would come good. Unfortunately, they've improved dramatically, but not enough. However, he's lost a little bit of fat, put on some muscle, is fitter, leaner and happier than he was when he first arrived, and is much happier, so I'm happier about him going under. This post is just to let you all know about how many $$$ these things cost here. First place I rang, dentals started at $1000 and went up from there. That didn't include bloodwork, X-rays, fluids, painkillers, antibiotics or extractions. All I can think is that they REALLY good gas! Second place included all that stuff and came down to $995. Third place was $550 to $1000 depending on extractions, X-Rays, bloods etc. Final place, my vet who works with racing greys and is awesome: $500 ish for everything, including the possible extraction of a canine. I've a feeling he's going to lose at least two of those and possible others, but we won't know till he's under. So on Monday, Benny and I are heading out for his check up. The dental will be some time after that depending on how busy the surgery is. My hip pocket is going to be feeling it for this unexpected family addition. But, that said, I just don't know how long it's been since he's had a dental. It might be never. Sigh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest AndyK Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 Yep it's not cheap! Here in the UK, earlier this year I paid £300 (c$480) for BIlly's - he ended up having a large number of extractions - which would have bumped it to around £500 but vet was good enough to keep it at the rate quoted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Muscovy Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 Oh, what fun I absolutely freak out every time I have to put my dogs under. It seems so awful to have to pay ~$500 for stress, pain, and a few less teeth! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jetska Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 Would probably cost about the same in AUD ... I've paid $800 for dentals with 7 extractions..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandiandwe Posted October 24, 2014 Author Share Posted October 24, 2014 I'm in Sydney.... A friend of mine pays $700 a pop. Her boys seems to lose a tooth every year. That's a lot for dentals per year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest june Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 (edited) Sending good thoughts for the dental. Central Illinois basic dental no extractions about $100 during doggy dental week. Ducking and running now! Edited October 24, 2014 by june Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greysmom Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 Canine teeth are always harder to extract than back teeth. That sounds about in line with what we pay here (in Oregon, USA). Good thoughts for Benny! Quote Chris - Mom to: Felicity (DeLand), and Andi (Braska Pandora) siggy by Chris Harper, on Flickr Angels: Libby (Everlast), Dorie (Dog Gone Holly), Dude (TNJ VooDoo), Copper (Kid's Copper), Cash (GSI Payncash), Toni (LPH Cry Baby), Whiskey (KT's Phys Ed), Atom, Lilly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 hope he won't lose too many teeth! $500-ish seems about right When Sallie had her dental a coupe of years ago, the final total was $800-ish, but she lost 22 teeth including all her upper molars and one canine, so I didn't think it was unreasonable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macoduck Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 Hoping for good news on Bennie....... Quote Freshy (Droopys Fresh), NoAh the podenco orito, Rita the podenco maneta, Howie the portuguese podengo maneto Angels: Lila, the podenco, Mr X aka Denali, Lulu the podenco andaluz, Hada the podenco maneta, Georgie Girl (UMR Cordella), Charlie the iggy, Mazy (CBR Crazy Girl), Potato, my mystery ibizan girl, Allen (M's Pretty Boy), Percy (Fast But True), Mikey (Doray's Patuti), Pudge le mutt, Tessa the iggy, Possum (Apostle), Gracie (Dusty Lady), Harold (Slatex Harold), "Cousin" Simon our step-iggy, Little Dude the iggy ,Bandit (Bb Blue Jay), Niña the galgo, Wally (Allen Hogg), Thane (Pog Mo Thoine), Oliver (JJ Special Agent), Comet, & Rosie our original mutt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EllenEveBaz Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 Sending our good wishes for healthy, shiny choppers Quote Ellen, with brindle Milo and the blonde ballerina, Gelsey remembering Eve, Baz, Scout, Romie, Nutmeg, and Jeter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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