EAST KENT
Well-Known Member
Got a phone call the other day about a rescue bull terrier I had rehomed some four years ago;he had cracked an upper canine.The owner was asking if the breed suffered bad reactions to anaesthetics,as "he nearly died last time,and the dental work needs completing". It turns out the dog is having root canal fillings etc at the cost of some thousands,not having the canine removed.WHY? "Oh it is all on insurance". Bloody ridiculous in my opinion and a waste of money.The vet gave the usual frighteners about "removing a tooth is so dangerous..it may rupture the roof of his mouth" Please! I think that the insurance companies should force vets to give prices on treatments available and choose a sensible economic measure.Now that insurance picks up the tab there seems to be a new culture of pride in how much vet costs your dog can run up.It makes those of us who only claim on stuff like fractures a tad angry.
This poor dog will probably manage to die on the next attempt to do his cosmetic dental work,and no doubt his owner will take great pride in how he "tried everything cos we love him so much" URRGGHHH.
This poor dog will probably manage to die on the next attempt to do his cosmetic dental work,and no doubt his owner will take great pride in how he "tried everything cos we love him so much" URRGGHHH.