Mika's upcoming dental procedure

[Kasianni]

I took Mika to the university veterinary hospital center in Saint-Hyacinte a few weeks ago, to have her teeth looked at. Seems they are worse then I had thought. The dentist there said she would need to have some of them removed, then cleaned. The dentist that saw her is a dentist but not a specialist in the field of dentistry. Told me it would take her 4 hours to do everything and she didn't want Mika under that long because of her age, so she would probably have to do it in two visit. She gave me a quote for $1,200..which includes all the extractions, cleaning, x-ray, exam, and blood test prior. I think this is quite reasonable as I am sure my vet would charge double that. Oh and a bonus is that all this is not taxable, only the medicine is. SO she spoke to a specialist that evening and called me back saying that he would do it but for $1,800. Seems he is one of 70 dentists in all of the US and Canada that specializes in dentistry and that when other vets or specialists in Canada and the US have a difficult case to treat, they all call him..seems he the best of the best. Not just that, but he will do it much faster than she would do it and do it all in one shot so I don't have to bring her back a second time. Also, she will have a anesthesia team just for that so he will concentrate on Mika's teeth The other dentist that was suppose to do it said that if she did it she would be the one monitoring the anesthesia and doing the teeth. Obviously, I prefer the idea of her having a team from the anesthesia department doing it and I like that the person doing is a specialist. Has anyone ever heard of Yvan Dumais? He's worked in the US and in Canada as well. So, Wednesday we go for a exam so he can check her teeth and have a blood test and Thursday I am to bring her back at 8am for the procedure. A tad nervous, Mika has never had a dental cleaning (I've always brushed her teeth but the past year she won't let me and now I know why)or extractions..but I do believe that this is the best place for her to go and I like that the specialist will do it. I'd very much appreciate rayz for her on Thursday morning that all goes well.

[Lisa]

Lots and lots of rayz! That is Canadian reasonable for what you are getting. Pogo's will be around $1200 too, and he may or may not need extractions. But it will be $60 a tooth.

Keep us posted.

[oceangirls]

Holy $$$$$$$heep ! Rayz for your little one

[LexieLuvr]

Holy $$$$$$$heep ! Rayz for your little one

My sentiments! Tons of rayz!

[Lisa]

$1200 CAD = $950 USD
$1800 CAD = $1420 USD

I am not sure what dentals go for in the States? I would imagine it varies based on real-estate, retail rental prices, but for a major urban center, in Canada that is not excessive, and $400 for the anesthesiologist and a faster procedure would totally be worth it to me.

[oceangirls]

It's been awhile for my dogs (so, so, SO thankful for their genetically good teeth). It just always amazes me what dentals cost .

I'd absolutely pay more for an anesthesiology team with Cassie's experiences in the past, though. I think little dogs tend to get too much.

[Kasianni]

I totally agree..I wasn't comfortable with the other dentist doing the procedure and the anesthesia as well. I googled the specialist and he's worked in the States, Ottawa, etc and as I said yesterday he is the go to guy when others have issues, so I am feeling very good about this decision. Worth the extra money. I don't find it excessive..Blood work, x-rays, everything is included. I forgot to mention that they freeze the mouth (beta block?) like the dentists do for us, so she will get only a minimal amount of anesthesia so she's not moving about. I think its called a "twilight"sleep?

[lotsadox]

Bogart had to have some extensive work done several years ago and my vet had me take him to a "doggie dentist". I think he was really excellent and did an awesome job, but it was pricey. He had to have 2 different procedures done and as I remember it was over $1,000 the first time and a few hundred the second time. The dentist did an awesome job and I don't regret spending the money, but it was a lot.

When Miller had to have his dental, my vet sent me (and my friend) to this awesome older man who was also an doggie dentist. Simple dental and a couple extractions was something like $250! He did a great job and was so nice a caring for the dogs. Unfortunately, I heard that he had retired so the next time one of mine needs a dental, I"m not sure what we will do.

[bittyup]

I have been very forunate that Nero has had good teeth. Lots of healing rayz and hugsfor Mika.

[Alex's Mom]

Yup, that's pretty standard costwise. When Jules and James had their dentals done when I adopted them it was $3600...keeping in mind that Jules lost almost all her teeth, and a couple were a bugger to extract, and James lost 6. It's a lot, but you can't put a price on peace of mind where their lives are concerned. Tons of toofie Kasia. Keep us posted