We just went to the vet for checkups and Delilah needs a dental. Belle had some tartar build up, but it was not bad enough for a dental yet.
I got a quote and the total was about $700, including $93 for the pre-screen and $99 for the repair of her umbilical hernia (that was supposed to be fix when she was spayed, but wasn't....I figure if she's being put under, we might as well fix it). Is this fair?
I also see the dreaded Meloxicam on the quote for anti-inflammatory and pain killer. Not overly comfortable with this one (I know the stories) and I would like to know what others who get their cats dentals have for pain-killers instead.
I'm considering going for a consultation with another vet, as I'm not a huge fan of our current vet (like the clinic and techs, but the old vet required and I've never been overly comfortable with the new guy, although he's never really given me reason to doubt him).
I got a quote and the total was about $700, including $93 for the pre-screen and $99 for the repair of her umbilical hernia (that was supposed to be fix when she was spayed, but wasn't....I figure if she's being put under, we might as well fix it). Is this fair?
I also see the dreaded Meloxicam on the quote for anti-inflammatory and pain killer. Not overly comfortable with this one (I know the stories) and I would like to know what others who get their cats dentals have for pain-killers instead.
I'm considering going for a consultation with another vet, as I'm not a huge fan of our current vet (like the clinic and techs, but the old vet required and I've never been overly comfortable with the new guy, although he's never really given me reason to doubt him).