Yorkie Teeth Removal:(

[bpomer]

I have a 1 year old yorkie weighing about 2.5 pounds. I'm in Chicago. She needs teeth removed. I understand its a $500 plus operation if not a lot more where I go.

What are the alternative places to go. Not everyone can afford $500-$1000 every time there is an issue. I had a simple $500 emergency vet issue last month.

That said she is beautiful. She is kind. She loves people and dogs. I never expected her to be so small but she is just fine. (Other than she can't get on the couch like the other dog).

Please help - thanks so much.

[laci32]

Originally Posted by bpomer

I have a 1 year old yorkie weighing about 2.5 pounds. I'm in Chicago. She needs teeth removed. I understand its a $500 plus operation if not a lot more where I go.

What are the alternative places to go. Not everyone can afford $500-$1000 every time there is an issue. I had a simple $500 emergency vet issue last month.

That said she is beautiful. She is kind. She loves people and dogs. I never expected her to be so small but she is just fine. (Other than she can't get on the couch like the other dog).

Please help - thanks so much.

I suggest you get a phone book and call around .That is rather steep . Are all shots up to date etc ?
Make sure whoever you choose you trust with your fur baby .Sometimes the cost is worth what the vet is ,if that makes sense .

[pawever Yorkie]

Find if there's local Humane society animal clinic.
They are much cheaper(about half the price of regular vet visit).
You just need to call them 2weeks prior for appointment.

[Nancy1999]

Has she been spayed? Most people get teeth pulled done during spay/neuter and it's cheaper than what you are paying. The big cost is for anesthesia and blood work, the actual pulling of teeth is 5-10 dollars each. I've read several threads about tines getting pregnant by a male dog that was thought to be still a puppy, and sometimes it happens when they are old, which is dangerous no matter what their size. Don't forget a dog can get pregnant all her life, so spaying now can save her life.

[Disney]

Originally Posted by Nancy1999

Has she been spayed? Most people get teeth pulled done during spay/neuter and it's cheaper than what you are paying. The big cost is for anesthesia and blood work, the actual pulling of teeth is 5-10 dollars each. I've read several threads about tines getting pregnant by a male dog that was thought to be still a puppy, and sometimes it happens when they are old, which is dangerous no matter what their size. Don't forget a dog can get pregnant all her life, so spaying now can save her life.

Agree! Spay at time of tooth pull. Reduce all sort of cancer too.

[fifeandshaffer]

I just rescued a 2 year old boy he is going in tomorrow to get fixed and a dental he needs a few teeth pulled the est on the low end is 990.00 You can probably call around your area and get it a little cheaper but they dont usually push fluids and its in more of a clinic type place this saves some money but to me its just not worth it. Myabe you have a vet school around that would be cheaper that you could call. Vet schools arent always cheaper but they might be for a dental.

[terlis]

Sophie was spayed, teeth cleaned, lots of baby teeth pulled, with iv and bloodwork. Cost less than $500.00. Oh yeah also with antibiotics and pain meds.

[vars]

I just got bella spayed an 2 teeth removed so it was cheaper. i only pay for the teeth pulled which was 16 dollars! Its cheaper! I payed 250 for getting her spayed and teeth removed.. I didnt have the pre blood work done though.. and there were no complications. Also, you should ask in different vets! there are different of prices out there! PLus some times they have an special to get your dog spayed!
You have to keep looking!

[Ringo1]

I had pre-blood work with some extra blood testing due to Lucy's issues; two baby teeth removed; and a spay. It was about $350 all together.