How much to extract a tooth on a dog? (need vet recs?)

My parents dog (large 65lbs - if that matters) cracked a took and it needs to be extracted.

The vets office wants $1000

Does this seem like a lot? I know they would have to sedate her but 1 tooth?

I had my cat neutrered and 4 teeth removed and blood work done at one time and i was charged less that $300.

Anyone have any recs? My parents live in Massapequa

Message edited 12/2/2010 5:16:22 PM.

Re: How much to extract a tooth on a dog? (need vet recs?)

I don't have recs or prices but what I've always heard about why dog dentistry is expensive is because there aren't a lot of them out there. They're like a specialist. Regular vets don't do this, so you won't get regular vet prices.

Also, cat prices and dog prices are a lot different. For what you paid for your cat for all that stuff, I paid more for just a neuter on my dog.

I hope he gets treated and is on the mend soon!

Message edited 12/3/2010 8:20:05 AM.

Re: How much to extract a tooth on a dog? (need vet recs?)

My vet had to remove my MILs yorkies teeth (all of them) because they were so rotted down. The dog was a stray when my MIL got her.

It's a little far, but we use Mt. Sinai Animal Hospital with Dr. Robert Cardinali. He is a sweet heart and I love his practice.

Re: How much to extract a tooth on a dog? (need vet recs?)

That seems like alot for one tooth. We had to get one of my dogs tooth extract because it was a baby tooth and it got infection in his gum total for that was $500

The vet is in Centereach and Ridge

Re: How much to extract a tooth on a dog? (need vet recs?)

I just used Dr. Carmichael at Veterinary Medical Center Long Island in West Islip.
I was referred to him by my vet @ Hawkins Ave Animal hospital because my chihuahua needed a specialist and they were afraid the infection went to her jaw bone.
I was very happy with the treatment she received there. They seemed a little pricey, but maybe you can go there for a 2nd opinion.

My vet at Hawkins Ave Animal hospital took care of my other dog who needed 2 teeth pulled and we were charged about $900.

Re: How much to extract a tooth on a dog? (need vet recs?)

Tell your parents to call LIVS in Plainview - if they can't do it, they can recommend someone who can. $1000 is probably mostly for the anesthesia.