Cost for cat's tooth extraction?

My cat is having 1-4 teeth extracted due to prolonged gum disease that appears to be too deep under her teeth to clear it up with just medication.


The Vet is giving me an estimate of $670- $970 (Price varying upon the amount of anesthesia needed and number of teeth pulled).


It includes cost for anesthesia, the tooth extraction, anti-infam. meds, and antibiotics.


She is also getting a gum biopsy so that we can send it to lab services if the tooth pull doesn't fix the problem.





Anyone know if this estimate is too high?


I've had issues with this vet being pricey in the past but I don't know if I should bother going to another Vet because they might not do what she's doing without doing their own tests on my cat first.





Please only answer if you have had experience or work in a Vet's office.

Cost for cat's tooth extraction?
Dentals plus extractions can run pretty high. Cost for dental is around $200-$300....it's the extractions that are really costly.





Extractions run any where from $30 to $150 per tooth depending on the difficulty.





That's why dentals are scary to most people because the Vet's and Vet Tech's can really give a good estimate because they don't know what they're dealing with until the actually get in there.





If your estimate includes the dental, anesthesia, hospitalization (probably for one day, no over night stay), extractions and biopsies, then the $600-$900 sounds about right. Hopefully it will be on the lower end.





If you did decide to take her to another Vet, they would at least want to examine her. They would probably be ok with copies of the blood work and any other pre-ops your current Vet has already done. But you would need to obtain copies or the new Vet can request them.





Good luck!
Reply:We were charged about $200 per tooth extracted. But that included the cost of anesthesia, antibiotics and meds. For 4 teeth that would add up to $800, but that would also be adding 4 times the anesthesia and medicines, which doesn't seem right. I would get a second opinion, but if it has come to an emergency situation, you might not have any choice.
Reply:The vet I worked for would charge the following:


Anesthesia - $60-100 dep on length of time under


Cleaning- $45


Extraction- $10-25 per tooth depending on difficulty of extraction.


Injection of anti inflam-meds= $10


Antibiotics for home= $12





So even if your cat had a LOT of extra work...we would have only charged about $250


This is in the Bay Area, Ca. (not a cheap place to live)


I would seriously suggest contacting another vet. As far as the tests go, as long as they were dont in last 30 days, your other vet can print you a copy of the results and the new vet should honor them.
Reply:One of my cats needed some oral surgery a couple years ago. The vet gave a range including all of the things you listed. She had to determine how bad some of the teeth were before decided to extract or not. I believe we ended up paying around $500 for one extraction and cleaning, so the price you are being quoted sounds about right. If you feel confident about this vet office and the work they do, I would stick with them.
Reply:My cat needed to have most of her teeth extracted, as she was in so much pain. The vet presented me with an estimate of $2K! I took her in to the same office and spoke with his partner who only charged me $400 because I couldn't afford to pay the first estimate and because my kitty was in so much pain. Get a second opinion, if the vet is really there for your pet, he won't ask for such a high price.
Reply:My cat had ONE tooth extracted last Spring for same kind of reasons. Just that one tooth was $150 with the anesthhesia, extraction, meds and antibiotics.





If you trust the Vet and have been to them before, I say go for it. I hope your kitty starts to feel better soon! I know how painful the gum issues were for my kitty so my thoughts are with you!
Reply:A good cleaning for my cat is about 75 dollars to 100.


Our little dog needed 5 extractions and the cleaning and extractions - etc cost 100 dollars we paid another 250 on antibiotics and pain meds. This is in Sweden and everything here is so expensive.


I would call other offices and see what they say.


Another thought is after the extractions there should be an xray to show that no chips of tooth are left behind.


A cat with bad teeth is in a lot of pain. Cats rarely show pain, they know in the wild a sick animal is soon dead. Cats can be run over and have almost every bone broken and still be purring and acting like they don't hurt. So get the teeth done fast so she is out of pain.





Avoid dry food like a plague. It is the leading cause for feline diabetes, kidney failure, UTI's, Crystals in the urine causing blockages. Also obesity and many other problems.


Cats swallow most of the dry food if you look at their barf it is whole and a few of the pieces shatter. The vets feel it is good for cats teeth because the pet food reps tell them it is!!


My vet agreed that cats are obligate carnivores. Meaning they need to have high protein diets with under 10% carbs and dry is not good for them and then tries to sell some to me!!!!!!


Please read the first link to see everything I could write to you and decided to let an expert tell you. then chose a food that is canned from the 2nd list that meets the high protein low carb.





www.catinfo.org


read this article for all the healthy choices


in food for your cat.





www.geocities.com/jmpeerson/canfood.ht...


Janet and Binky's Cat food chart