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mcpoz
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dental item
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May 24 01:07 UTC 1996 |
Well, our little dog, Petey, broke a tooth. Nasty, with the pulp exposed.
The final bill to have it pulled was $236.00 and Petey is feeling sort of
listless. I broke one also, and had the crown put on today, my bill (after
insurance) was $213.
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popcorn
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response 1 of 11:
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May 30 04:25 UTC 1996 |
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mcpoz
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response 2 of 11:
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May 30 21:27 UTC 1996 |
Yeah, but now I have new crockery installed!
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iggy
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response 3 of 11:
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Jan 20 16:06 UTC 1998 |
some people opt to get their critter a root canal
and a crown.
i have been out of touch with veterinary fees for
several years, but $236 seems a bit steep to me.
did they do anything else while your dog was anesthestised?
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gracel
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response 4 of 11:
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May 12 17:09 UTC 1998 |
We had our cat's teeth cleaned around New Year's, and one of them had to be
pulled. It cost about $200 and he was not himself for at least 24 hours
thereafter (though two *weeks* later he felt much better).
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scott
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response 5 of 11:
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Nov 7 22:36 UTC 1998 |
My vet has now advised me to have my cat Dave's broken fang either root
canaled or pulled. He broke the tip off somehow years ago. The old vet (at
the same office) said just to keep an eye on it, but the current vet says that
bacteria will slowly work up the root and then cause a real mess. Comments?
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gracel
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response 6 of 11:
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Nov 8 22:49 UTC 1998 |
It sounds like about half the story. If there is evidence of bacteria in
place already, it sort of makes sense, and (ceteris paribus) the younger the
better, but ... I'd ask more questions.
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valerie
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response 7 of 11:
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Nov 12 17:02 UTC 1998 |
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katie
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response 8 of 11:
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Nov 13 00:38 UTC 1998 |
I think he's the former lead singer in Chicago.
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mooncat
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response 9 of 11:
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Nov 16 17:44 UTC 1998 |
My parents cat broke off part of a fang about 9 years ago, and he hasn't
had any problems with it. He looks kinda strange with only one fang, but he's
a stgrange cat anyways.
I would maybe try for a second opinion from another vet.
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gracel
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response 10 of 11:
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Nov 23 17:40 UTC 1998 |
("Ceteris paribus" means, more or less, "Other things being equal")
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katie
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response 11 of 11:
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Nov 23 22:09 UTC 1998 |
I have found out that in cats poor dental hygiene can lead to sinus
infection, which can lead to pneumonia *and* renal failure. I guess
I`ll be more diligent in the future about vet-office cleanings.
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