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$200 dental cleaning?
So I took my cat for a regular check up today, and the vet showed me
that his gums are kind of red--and suggested a $200 dental cleaning! That seems to be quite much. Is this a normal price? Should I get a second opinion? |
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In om,
John composed with style: So I took my cat for a regular check up today, and the vet showed me that his gums are kind of red--and suggested a $200 dental cleaning! That seems to be quite much. Is this a normal price? Should I get a second opinion? I just got an estimate for my cat and it breaks down to (hopefully this pasted properly): prescreen (optional given his young age) 65 ane: iso/telazole L1 90 clean/polish dental 80 copal varnish 10 extract teeth (if necessary) 15 ea total $260 You should ask them to break it down like that so you know what you're getting and if something is priced "just in case". |
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In om,
John composed with style: So I took my cat for a regular check up today, and the vet showed me that his gums are kind of red--and suggested a $200 dental cleaning! That seems to be quite much. Is this a normal price? Should I get a second opinion? I just got an estimate for my cat and it breaks down to (hopefully this pasted properly): prescreen (optional given his young age) 65 ane: iso/telazole L1 90 clean/polish dental 80 copal varnish 10 extract teeth (if necessary) 15 ea total $260 You should ask them to break it down like that so you know what you're getting and if something is priced "just in case". |
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"John" wrote in message om... So I took my cat for a regular check up today, and the vet showed me that his gums are kind of red--and suggested a $200 dental cleaning! That seems to be quite much. Is this a normal price? Should I get a second opinion? It wouldn't hurt to call around. I don't know where you are, but where I am in Canada the cost of doing this was $150 CDN a few years ago. But I imagine it's around the $200 mark now. Fortunately neither my previous cat or current one had to go through this due to being submissive. The previous one was tolerant of having plaque flicked off during regular vet visits - no extra charge. The current one doesn't mind having her teeth and gums brushed a few times a week. Judy & Matilda |
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"John" wrote in message om... So I took my cat for a regular check up today, and the vet showed me that his gums are kind of red--and suggested a $200 dental cleaning! That seems to be quite much. Is this a normal price? Should I get a second opinion? It wouldn't hurt to call around. I don't know where you are, but where I am in Canada the cost of doing this was $150 CDN a few years ago. But I imagine it's around the $200 mark now. Fortunately neither my previous cat or current one had to go through this due to being submissive. The previous one was tolerant of having plaque flicked off during regular vet visits - no extra charge. The current one doesn't mind having her teeth and gums brushed a few times a week. Judy & Matilda |
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wrote on 8/21/03 8:36 PM: So I took my cat for a regular check up today, and the vet showed me that his gums are kind of red--and suggested a $200 dental cleaning! That seems to be quite much. Is this a normal price? Should I get a second opinion? Seems high for a routine dental. I'd check around. A teeth cleaning is a good thing and prevents other diseases, but that seems high. Karen |
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Judy wrote:
It wouldn't hurt to call around. I don't know where you are, but where I am in Canada the cost of doing this was $150 CDN a few years ago. But I imagine it's around the $200 mark now. Hrm, I am in Washington and my vet it's I believe somewhere under 100 dollars. Alice -- The root cause of problems is simple overpopulation. People just aren't worth very much any more, and they know it. Makes 'em testy. ...Bev |\ _,,,---,,_ Tigress /,`.-'`' -. ;-;;,_ http://havoc.gtf.gatech.edu/tigress |,4- ) )-,_..;\ ( `'-' '---''(_/--' `-'\_) Cat by Felix Lee. |
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Judy wrote:
It wouldn't hurt to call around. I don't know where you are, but where I am in Canada the cost of doing this was $150 CDN a few years ago. But I imagine it's around the $200 mark now. Hrm, I am in Washington and my vet it's I believe somewhere under 100 dollars. Alice -- The root cause of problems is simple overpopulation. People just aren't worth very much any more, and they know it. Makes 'em testy. ...Bev |\ _,,,---,,_ Tigress /,`.-'`' -. ;-;;,_ http://havoc.gtf.gatech.edu/tigress |,4- ) )-,_..;\ ( `'-' '---''(_/--' `-'\_) Cat by Felix Lee. |
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So I took my cat for a regular check up today, and the vet showed me
that his gums are kind of red--and suggested a $200 dental cleaning! That seems to be quite much. Is this a normal price? Should I get a second opinion? 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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