Submitted by bindrosis t3_10hye5p in jerseycity
Cuprunnethover2022 t1_j5b6c6m wrote
The vet has to give you a high estimate in case they are going to extract teeth. No matter what you need to do this at a GOOD vet. The anesthesia is risky, and animals die under anesthesia ALL. THE. TIME. Do NOT go to a "discount" place to do this. Ask if that number includes extractions, which may not even be necessary. 25 years ago I paid $800 for a full dental for my dog, so $1,400 seems right to me. But really, of all the things in life to skimp on this is NOT one of them.
Cuprunnethover2022 t1_j5b6fuo wrote
Also, call Sage Vet Center in Hamilton Park. Best vet I have ever been to, and the prices have not seemed nutty at all.
LazyReplacement7379 t1_j5fbdro wrote
The aesthetic of Sage makes me feel like their medical prodedures involve a lot of crystals and incense lmao. Good to hear that's not the case
Cuprunnethover2022 t1_j5fklev wrote
Not in the least. I think the aesthetic is to make the animals feel better & less stressed out. The vets who own that place worked in NYC before this at some top-notch place in Tribeca, they are both really excellent.
bindrosis OP t1_j5b7r6h wrote
Saw that place open recently. I will definitely check them out.
blucifers_cajones t1_j5hmkcz wrote
Yes! Sage is amazing!!
Puzzlekitt t1_j5sdu9t wrote
Can you provide detail on what’s great about them? They’re completely new with virtually no way of knowing about any previous history.
Cuprunnethover2022 t1_j5te5pq wrote
Take a look a their Google reviews. They have set up a space that is welcoming and as stress-free as possible for animals (and their parents). The practice is women-owned (most practices are corporate or hedge-fund owned, do your research on this) and the two women who own it were two of the top vets in Tribeca before they left to open this practice. They do excellent work! They are also starting puppy classes, acupuncture and other therapies in the therapy room in the basement. They are fairly priced, conservative in their approach, they don't push unnecessary vaccinations, and they both have a house full of rescue animals at home. They both absolutely love animals and are incredibly smart. Also, they both live in JC so they have a whole lot of skin in the game here. They have 88 5 star Google reviews and have only been open for about 5 months. Also, every single rescue in both JC and Hoboken have switched all their care to Sage, and that's really saying something.
bindrosis OP t1_j5b7p41 wrote
Yeah, I hear you. The cost with extractions was $1,800. The money isn’t the issue, I just don’t want to get ripped off if I can avoid it. Thanks for the feedback!
Puzzlekitt t1_j5sdxs0 wrote
Usually it includes an exam prior to even the cleaning. And rents in the area aren’t cheap for businesses.
imaluckyduckie t1_j5jynkl wrote
There's no reason the vet can't give you their price for the cleaning and extraction (single root, double root, etc...) separately.
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