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I love my dog, but... (1 Viewer)
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Chemical X
Footballguy
$500-$800 seems right, but february is dog dental health month i think. my vet always ran a special during february and prices were closer to $500-. i would axe them when the specials are….
The Dreaded Marco
Footballguy
That price seems high. I think you live in Utah? So do I and we paid $300 recently for our dog's cleaning.
I'd look around for another doggie hygienist.
I'd look around for another doggie hygienist.
belljr
Footballguy
Thats what we had. We no longer get the dental cleaning. Shes older now and it takes her awhile to recover after the procedure.
Keerock
Footballguy
I'm assuming, at that price, that it includes anesthesia to put him out during the procedure. Just a warning... my last dog had a stroke shortly after this procedure and died soon thereafter. The vet actually told us that the procedure was likely the cause. I will never do it again with my current/future dogs.
Stoneworker
Footballguy
i gave my yellow lab beef bones for twelve years. his teeth were stellar. it was what they were made for
STEADYMOBBIN 22
Footballguy
Every dog I’ve tried them with promptly threw them up.
STEADYMOBBIN 22
Footballguy
We did it for our 9 y/o Presa and the costs were similarly high. Was worth it.
Major
Footballguy
Interesting. Every dog I've had would go nuts for them. Favorite treat by far. Cats also love them.
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Footballguy
I know. As a pet owner, its like a giant dental tease. Maybe I’ll give them a shot with the next dog.
pollardsvision
Footballguy
With vets and dentists, you gotta watch out for the young one's that still have massive student loans due.
Like going to a mechanic that owes the Snap-On dealer $300K.
Like going to a mechanic that owes the Snap-On dealer $300K.
Osaurus
Footballguy
Soft food given regularly to dogs can make tartar build up like crazy. Greenies and other chews like them are good. Kibble isn’t a bad thing to mix in either. We rescued a pup and had his teeth cleaned back in April. I think it was $600. Not cheap, but not crazy expensive. Preventative measures are key (just like people).
massraider
Footballguy
I tell every broke *** twenty-something in Manhattan (all of them) to start a dog-walking business.
But a luxury one. Organic treats for the dogs, a go-pro, with a live stream if the owner wants to come along, post a selfie on the dog's personal Insta, on and on and on.
Few children in NYC are treated as well as pets of the wealthy. People in general spoil their pets here.
But a luxury one. Organic treats for the dogs, a go-pro, with a live stream if the owner wants to come along, post a selfie on the dog's personal Insta, on and on and on.
Few children in NYC are treated as well as pets of the wealthy. People in general spoil their pets here.
Parrothead
Footballguy
this title made me realize how important the comma is in the English language
Leroy Hoard
Footballguy
Switch them to diet soda.
skol asylum
Footballguy
Seems cheap. I've had it done a couple times and it was closer to $800 or so. Well higher but had some extractions in their. She's overdue again for a cleaning. We do Minties which are basically the same thing as Freebie but cheaper.
Terminalxylem
Footballguy
I think it’s the opposite with human doctors, as experienced ones tend to be more cognizant of the nuances of reimbursement.
You want to hit the sweet spot, where they have enough experience to do the job well, but not jaded and savvy enough to game the system.
Regarding the OP, Greenies /dental treats are definitely the answer.
Da Guru
Fair & Balanced
A good friend of mine is a Vet.
Been a dog owner my whole life and wish I did not know the inside of the vet business. I know there are animal lovers who are vets but make no mistake it is a business first. They are trained to upsell you because you want the best for your pooch. My daughter took her dog into a vet by her home for an nail trimming and ended paying an extra 150.00 for a Wellness check? The dog is 18 months old. I asked what did that include> Said basically checked her eyes and ears and felt around everywhere.
I am talking about the big city vets, I have been to rural areas where the vets are actually not trying to maximize $$$ because they can`t over charge their customers.
Been a dog owner my whole life and wish I did not know the inside of the vet business. I know there are animal lovers who are vets but make no mistake it is a business first. They are trained to upsell you because you want the best for your pooch. My daughter took her dog into a vet by her home for an nail trimming and ended paying an extra 150.00 for a Wellness check? The dog is 18 months old. I asked what did that include> Said basically checked her eyes and ears and felt around everywhere.
I am talking about the big city vets, I have been to rural areas where the vets are actually not trying to maximize $$$ because they can`t over charge their customers.
AAABatteries
Footballguy
Did they ask her to leave a tip?
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Footballguy
Pretty sure I mentioned this in one of these dog threads, but all the vets seem to be the same around me… They used to be run by the old nice vet who is now retired or dead, and now it’s just a cash factory and run like one.
RC94
Footballguy
Same here. This is what I've been doing and my dog's teeth look very good. If she ever develops a problem, I'd spend that kind of money+ if needed to fix it, but otherwise dry food instead of wet at least some of the time, dental treats like Greenies, and brushing has been more than enough to keep her teeth healthy.
