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My cat recently went for her check-up at a new vet and the vet said she needs a teeth cleaning. My old vet had also said this and from a visual check I can see she does have build up and red gums in the molar area.
My current vet charges $550-700 depending on extractions and whether her physical/blood is current. This seems really high to me. I called my old vet, but they won't give me an estimate without seeing her...they will only tell me that the dental is $269 and the physical is $45...I assume this doesn't include heart monitor, catheter etc (which they would probably do) and it would end up being around $500.
There is a vet around me that advertises cleanings as low as $150...but that is probably just for the cleaning and then there are all the add-ons and I'm not sure if it's right to choose a 'budget vet'.
Should I try getting more estimates? There are a few vets I've gotten recommendations to. My mom also goes to a very reasonable vet because she livesin the boonies and since I live in the city everything is marked up. How much have you guys paid for dentals?
My current vet charges $550-700 depending on extractions and whether her physical/blood is current. This seems really high to me. I called my old vet, but they won't give me an estimate without seeing her...they will only tell me that the dental is $269 and the physical is $45...I assume this doesn't include heart monitor, catheter etc (which they would probably do) and it would end up being around $500.
There is a vet around me that advertises cleanings as low as $150...but that is probably just for the cleaning and then there are all the add-ons and I'm not sure if it's right to choose a 'budget vet'.
Should I try getting more estimates? There are a few vets I've gotten recommendations to. My mom also goes to a very reasonable vet because she livesin the boonies and since I live in the city everything is marked up. How much have you guys paid for dentals?