Veterinarians on the board?

[02ducky]

Anybody on the board a vet? Dog needs a tooth pulled and my vet is telling me it will cost about 550.00.

[Gunner]

I got some pliers

[Gunner]

Icall planned pethood plus

[Fentonite]

You might call Western Animal Clinic. They're at 5500 W. 38th (just west of Sheridan). They're much cheaper than any other vet I've gone to. Just an old-school vet, who doesn't charge me a bunch of extra fees. Maybe worth a try. 303-421-5500.

[sniper7]

Pliers is what I would do. Dog will probably hurt less than it is now when it's done

[sniper7]

But seriously, go here. It is cheap but they get it done. Had both my dogs spayed/neutered there.

http://www.everycreaturecounts.org/spay.htm

Looks like dental is $75-135 depending on number of extractions. Pain meds are essentially part Tylenol so don't waste the $5

[tmjohnson]

Get a second opinion. Antibiotics might fix the problem.

[Katastrophic]

Word of warning FWIW. We had a pet in for two extractions and while the vet was "in there" she pulled a couple of extras because they weren't as healthy as first thought, and then we got the bill.... $750.00. What could we do? Have her put them back? We were pissed.

[02ducky]

Get a second opinion. Antibiotics might fix the problem.

Got the antibiotics started today. I can't believe that it costs this much for a dammed tooth. Thanks again everybody!

[tmjohnson]

14 day minimum on antibiotics, 21 days would be better. The mouth is not the most sanitary place on a dog.
Also put dog on soft food in the event the tooth is really sore.