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I was holding my tongue on this discussion of cost, because my own costs were
much higher. I thought it was because my cat had 3 extractions. But then I read the post below, which includes the same number of extractions. My cat's dental work (including pre-screening blood work and extra anesthesia) ended up costing about $700. The blood work was about $125, each extraction about $65. I'm outside Philadelphia. Ai-yi-yi-yi. (It's a new vet for me, specializing only in cats. I didn't shop around, because they seemed to know what they were doing, unlike my previous vet, but maybe I should have.) That seems a little high unless the cat is older and needs pre-anesthesia testing, or if there are extractions. Our last bill (about a month ago) was around $240 but she had three teeth extracted. This required a longer than normal time under anesthesia. However, I don't think $200 for a cleaning is exorbitant, just a little on the high side. You may find someone else to do it a little cheaper, but since you never know what you're going to find while cleaning the teeth--there may be decay or other problems hidden by the tartar--I think you should be prepared that it may well end up costing at least $200 anyway. |
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in article , Dtanyol at
OSPAM wrote on 8/23/03 6:44 PM: I was holding my tongue on this discussion of cost, because my own costs were much higher. I thought it was because my cat had 3 extractions. But then I read the post below, which includes the same number of extractions. My cat's dental work (including pre-screening blood work and extra anesthesia) ended up costing about $700. The blood work was about $125, each extraction about $65. I'm outside Philadelphia. Ai-yi-yi-yi. (It's a new vet for me, specializing only in cats. I didn't shop around, because they seemed to know what they were doing, unlike my previous vet, but maybe I should have.) For ONE cat??????? Wow. Karen |
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"Dtanyol" wrote in message ... I didn't know that it would be lower. Extractions, anesthesia, extra anesthesia, some pain killer??, cleaning the teeth, polishing, and a few other things. They also removed the roots of the extracted teeth...should that not have been a separate charge? I don't *know*, but I doubt it. When an extraction's done, the root's supposed to come out, too - obviously. If it breaks off, they may have to work a bit longer to get out as much of the remaining root(s) as possible, though little pieces may remain - which may eventually just work their way out to the surface (painlessly). IOW - it would seem to me that an extraction's an extraction, whether the tooth pulls out neatly in pieces, or breaks in the process. But maybe the procedure's classified as simple Vs. difficult & billed accordingly. Cathy -- "Staccato signals of constant information..." ("The Boy in the Bubble") Paul Simon For ONE cat??????? Wow. Karen |
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"Dtanyol" wrote in message ... I didn't know that it would be lower. Extractions, anesthesia, extra anesthesia, some pain killer??, cleaning the teeth, polishing, and a few other things. They also removed the roots of the extracted teeth...should that not have been a separate charge? I don't *know*, but I doubt it. When an extraction's done, the root's supposed to come out, too - obviously. If it breaks off, they may have to work a bit longer to get out as much of the remaining root(s) as possible, though little pieces may remain - which may eventually just work their way out to the surface (painlessly). IOW - it would seem to me that an extraction's an extraction, whether the tooth pulls out neatly in pieces, or breaks in the process. But maybe the procedure's classified as simple Vs. difficult & billed accordingly. Cathy -- "Staccato signals of constant information..." ("The Boy in the Bubble") Paul Simon For ONE cat??????? Wow. Karen |
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Cathy wrote:
it would seem to me that an extraction's an extraction, whether the tooth pulls out neatly in pieces, or breaks in the process. But maybe the procedure's classified as simple Vs. difficult & billed accordingly. A lot depends on *which* tooth is extracted. Some teeth come out quite easily. Canines, OTOH, are deep rooted and more difficult to remove. There can be some surgery involved in some extractions, especially when a tooth breaks. Techs generally do most of the cleaning, but if surgery is required this must be done by the vet. My cat Cassie was in for a dental last week and had 3 teeth removed. She is older and had to have a full blood panel done before the dental. I also chose to have a catheter during surgery. The total cost, including bloodwork, extractions, and the extra anesthesia required because the procedure took longer and dental surgery was involved as both lower canines were extracted, came to about $450. Looking at a break down of the bill I did not find this to be unreasonable. Not that I enjoyed paying it, mind you ;-) Megan "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." -Edmund Burke Learn The TRUTH About Declawing http://www.stopdeclaw.com Zuzu's Cats Photo Album: http://www.PictureTrail.com/zuzu22 "Concerning all acts of initiative (and creation), there is one elementary truth the ignorance of which kills countless ideas and splendid plans: that the moment one definitely commits oneself, then providence moves too. A whole stream of events issues from the decision, raising in one's favor all manner of unforeseen incidents, meetings and material assistance, which no man could have dreamt would have come his way." - W.H. Murray |
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Cathy wrote:
it would seem to me that an extraction's an extraction, whether the tooth pulls out neatly in pieces, or breaks in the process. But maybe the procedure's classified as simple Vs. difficult & billed accordingly. A lot depends on *which* tooth is extracted. Some teeth come out quite easily. Canines, OTOH, are deep rooted and more difficult to remove. There can be some surgery involved in some extractions, especially when a tooth breaks. Techs generally do most of the cleaning, but if surgery is required this must be done by the vet. My cat Cassie was in for a dental last week and had 3 teeth removed. She is older and had to have a full blood panel done before the dental. I also chose to have a catheter during surgery. The total cost, including bloodwork, extractions, and the extra anesthesia required because the procedure took longer and dental surgery was involved as both lower canines were extracted, came to about $450. Looking at a break down of the bill I did not find this to be unreasonable. Not that I enjoyed paying it, mind you ;-) Megan "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." -Edmund Burke Learn The TRUTH About Declawing http://www.stopdeclaw.com Zuzu's Cats Photo Album: http://www.PictureTrail.com/zuzu22 "Concerning all acts of initiative (and creation), there is one elementary truth the ignorance of which kills countless ideas and splendid plans: that the moment one definitely commits oneself, then providence moves too. A whole stream of events issues from the decision, raising in one's favor all manner of unforeseen incidents, meetings and material assistance, which no man could have dreamt would have come his way." - W.H. Murray |
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in article , Dtanyol at
OSPAM wrote on 8/24/03 9:46 PM: I didn't know that it would be lower. Extractions, anesthesia, extra anesthesia, some pain killer??, cleaning the teeth, polishing, and a few other things. They also removed the roots of the extracted teeth...should that not have been a separate charge? For ONE cat??????? Wow. Karen Well, my Grant had 5 teeth extracted under anesthesia, and stayed at the hospital 2 days. I know my vet is a lot less expensive than a lot, but my vet had only just been learning that procedure and purchased special equipment that summer. She charged me $250.00. I guess the most I would expect is 350 from other vets. Karen |
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in article , Dtanyol at
OSPAM wrote on 8/24/03 9:46 PM: I didn't know that it would be lower. Extractions, anesthesia, extra anesthesia, some pain killer??, cleaning the teeth, polishing, and a few other things. They also removed the roots of the extracted teeth...should that not have been a separate charge? For ONE cat??????? Wow. Karen Well, my Grant had 5 teeth extracted under anesthesia, and stayed at the hospital 2 days. I know my vet is a lot less expensive than a lot, but my vet had only just been learning that procedure and purchased special equipment that summer. She charged me $250.00. I guess the most I would expect is 350 from other vets. Karen |
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