Rod Gramlich said in rec.pets.dogs.health:

Outrageous is all I can say. But I should also inform you
that these are costs incurring in CANADA, the home of the
over_taxed and over_charged for evrything

You've phoned around, but have you compared the meds?
Anaesthesia comes in different qualities and the cost depends
upon dog size.

--
--Matt. Rocky's a Dog.

"Rod Gramlich" wrote in message
...
Anyone out there have any idea what a routine teeth cleaning for a 4yr.
old
Cocker Spaniel might / SHOULD cost ?? Our vet is advising we do it (kinda
like the mechanic at Joe's garage 'advice list' after taking your car in
to
fix a flat) - but the accompanying bill is $500.00 (CDN).

Thoughts / comments

That's why I do my dogs' teeth myself, every few months. It's cheaper and
no anasthetic in their systems. It's not for everyone though, it takes a
certain touch, certain personality. But maybe you could start brushing his
teeth at least, once his teeth have been cleaned ... or just swabbing on
chlorohexadine with a cotton swab every few days should help a lot in the
future.

"Rod Gramlich" wrote in message
...
Anyone out there have any idea what a routine teeth cleaning for a 4yr.
old
Cocker Spaniel might / SHOULD cost ?? Our vet is advising we do it (kinda
like the mechanic at Joe's garage 'advice list' after taking your car in
to
fix a flat) - but the accompanying bill is $500.00 (CDN).

Thoughts / comments

That's why I do my dogs' teeth myself, every few months. It's cheaper and
no anasthetic in their systems. It's not for everyone though, it takes a
certain touch, certain personality. But maybe you could start brushing his
teeth at least, once his teeth have been cleaned ... or just swabbing on
chlorohexadine with a cotton swab every few days should help a lot in the
future.