Dental work on dogs.

My poor little Cesar had to go to the vet yesterday and have his teeth cleaned. He had some pretty bad breath and some really nice infection pockets around the teeth.


Now, unlike humans, dogs don't sit well and hold their mouths open. In fact, from what I understand, dogs have a bad habit of snapping their mouths closed when the vet is inside there trying to clean the teeth. I can understand that, I am not real thrilled about the dentist wandering around in my mouth either.


So, to clean a dogs teeth, the dog must undergo anesthesia. Plus, they require a catheter. If teeth need to be extracted that is an additional charge.


So, I dropped off my poor baby this morning.


Let's see:



Biomedical Waste Disposal Fee $ 3.00

Fluoride Treatment 0.00

Teeth Scaling & Polishing 76.40

Pulse Oximetry Monitoring 0.00

Fluids Intravenous 74.50

Pain Relief 33.50

Anesthesia (add. 15 min) 24.00

Anesthesia (inhalant) 54.20

Anesthesia (intravenous) 69.90

Surgery IV Catheter 0.00

Pre-Anesthetic CBC/GHP (IH) 85.50

Extraction (3 Minor) 47.40

Metacam Oral Medication 0.00

CET Hextra Chew (Sample) 0.00

CET Toothpaste Poultry (Sample) 0.00

Hills T/D treats sample 0.00



Discount -25.33



TOTAL $443.37



Notice they did throw in some "freebies". Toothpaste and toothbrush. Yup, I get to try and brush his teeth. Like he will let me anywhere near his mouth.


He has pain medication that I am supposed to be able to squirt in his mouth. Yeah, right! Like any dog, let alone my spoiled rotten one, is going to let anyone near a sore mouth.



I need a glass of wine!