My husband and I took our dog to this clinic yesterday to get an estimate on how much it would cost to remove two bad teethes. The doctor checked her heart, mouth, and told us that our dog was a very healthy dog considering her age. Our priority was to remove her two teethes,and depending on the estimate, we also wanted to have her teethes cleaned up. The doctor stated that our dog had a heart murmur, but that it could be an "innocent heart murmur." So, she recommended us to get a blood test to make sure our dog could handle the anesthesia. We of course, agreed and paid $195 dollars for the visit and the blood test.
We asked the doctor to give us an idea of how much it would cost; she referred us to her assistant. The assistant came back with two pages of "possible charges," which ranged between $500 to $1,600 bill. What the hell is that? I believe if we are paying for a visit, we should get an accurate estimate right away! The first page was the cleaning procedure (that was $500 including the anesthesia); the second page was the actual removal of her teeth (which was up to $1600). Surprisingly, the second page had "options" that the doctor may require during the procedure. I don't know what that meant, so we asked the assistant to explain. She said that some dogs would have had up to 20 teethes removed and that the doctor would decide whether my dog need the two teethes or more removed. According to our budget, we decided to remove just the two bad ones and wait for the clean up when we get to Florida. They said NO, they have "their own way," and the doctor will determine what is necessary for the dog. What does it mean? Are we leaving in a dictatorial country or are we leading there? Of course we want our dog to be healthy - she has been part of our family since my daughter was born! But, we can't afford to pay a $1,600 dollar bill! I admit they were very kind (but that is a nice way to play you fool!) How many people fall in this trap?
I believe many innocent people! I hope this help you to be aware of their intentions. They do not care about you nor the animals. Sorry! Horrible experience.