Dentistry For Animals

4.3 (30 reviews)
8035 Soquel Dr, Aptos, CA 95003, USA

Hours

Monday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Tuesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Wednesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Thursday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Friday Closed Saturday Closed Sunday Closed

How to Save on Veterinary Costs at Dentistry For Animals

Preventive care

Routine wellness exams can help identify health issues early, often before they become more serious or expensive to treat. Regular checkups are one of the most effective ways to manage long term veterinary costs.

Compare prescription pricing

Some pet medications prescribed at veterinary clinics may also be available through local or online pharmacies. It can be helpful to compare pricing when appropriate to reduce ongoing medication costs.

Consider pet insurance

Pet insurance may help cover a portion of eligible veterinary expenses depending on the plan, including accidents, illnesses, and in some cases preventive care. Coverage details, reimbursement levels, and deductibles vary by provider.

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Looking for information about Dentistry For Animals? This page also includes pet insurance resources to help pet parents understand how to prepare for unexpected veterinary expenses.

Veterinary care costs can vary widely depending on the type of visit, treatment, or emergency. Many pet parents explore pet insurance before they need it so they are better prepared when unexpected situations arise.

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Getting to Know Your Veterinarian

Choosing a veterinarian is an important decision for pet parents. A strong vet relationship is built on trust, communication, and understanding your pet’s individual needs.

Experience

Ask whether the clinic has experience treating your specific type of pet, since care can vary between dogs, cats, and pocket pets.

Emergency Care Procedures

It’s helpful to understand how the clinic handles after-hours emergencies, including whether they provide emergency services or refer to nearby emergency hospitals.

Communication Preferences

Ask how the clinic communicates with pet parents, including updates, test results, and follow up questions.

Breed Specific Health Considerations

Some breeds may be more prone to certain health conditions. Early awareness can help with prevention and early treatment.

Facility Tour

If available, touring the clinic can help you and your pet feel more comfortable before the first visit.


Final Note

Pet care decisions often involve both medical and financial considerations. Having access to trusted veterinary information alongside pet insurance comparisons can help pet parents feel more confident when planning for their pet’s health and wellbeing.

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Reviews from Google

4.3

30 reviews

It is my experience because of a close friend that used to work here, that this animals under 40 pounds were kept under anesthetic for longer than the 15 to 20 minutes required to do the job, so that they were able to charge for up to an hour and a half and put especially the smallest animals like Pomeranians, at risk of death for too long under the anesthesia… so they can make extra money off of the Anesthesia. If I had no other option, I would make sure that it was understood that my animal would not be under anesthesia for longer than 20 minutes.

Mar 10, 2024

What a great experience!! My Chiuauaua has awful teeth and it's been hard to find someone who will see her. I was expecting to pay a lot more for her condition. The staff treated her so gently and really went above and beyond for this terrified pup.

Feb 25, 2019

I brought me dog to Dr Force, because of her stellar reputation. Rocky urgently needed a teeth cleaning and because of his dental history, I expected that would not be the end of the story. After the initial exam by Dr Force, Dr Vega took over the case. He did an outstanding job, being gentle with Rocky, communicating very clearly with me about what needed to be done. He ended up having to extract 3 teeth from Rocky. This was not a cheap procedure - but the expertise, communication skills and kindness of Dr Force, Dr Vega and all their staff made this an experience that was overall very pleasant. Everyone seems to really care about the animals they deal with. I would definitely recommend this practice!

Jun 28, 2023

Dr. Force abusively charged $7k only to perform repairs that were due to the poor quality of her work. Then, she banned my service dog from her care without notice. I brought my service dog for a slabbed tooth. Dr. Force dissuaded me from choosing the cheapest option, such as tooth extraction. She wanted to save the tooth with a root canal, and she represented the service as "cheaper" than dental crown. I trusted her expertise. Dr. Forced performed the root canal, and she charged $3k. Her composite fell off after 4 days. She offered to repair her poor work, and she charged me an extra $1k. Her composite fell off again. Dr. Force offered to redo the root canal and she charged me again for it. Her composite fell off again! We were at $5k expense just for repairs, and she still wanted to redo the root canal, and charge me more! This time, I asked that she removes the tooth, and she charged me an additional $2k for a tooth extraction that was entirely due to the poor quality of her work/equipment. Total cost was $7k. Please, be extra careful when she sells you a root canal, know that it'll result in tooth extraction at the same cost as a gold crown. I remember when Dr. Force dissuaded me from choosing the tooth extraction in the first place. Dr. Force never apologized for the poor quality of her work, and she never agreed to use a different composite either. She just kept on charging me more and more for the same ineffective repair. Just imagine the stress of repeated anesthesia, and the accumulation of unexpected bills that far exceeded the initial estimate. With all that stress, I kept cool, and I paid everything, always, on time. After the tooth extraction was complete, Dr. Force gave me a hug on the parking lot. But, 2 years later when my dog had an emergency, her front desk refused to accept my service dog, said that Dr. Force banned my dog from her care. I could not believe what was happening, after all the money I paid her. She had never given me the smallest notice about this decision. I had not received any letter. She waited for my boy to be in great pain to latch the door at us, without referring us else where. This is beyond unethical. .

Nov 28, 2022

I've been going to Dr. Judy Force for years, she has always taken excellent care of my dogs. I decided to take my dog to Dentistry For Animals to get her teeth cleaned just in case there were other unknown problems she is a Board Certified Dentist and would be able to deal with any dental problem. I'm so glad that I did, they were able to catch 2 tiny cavities that they filled, a chipped tooth that they bonded and a couple of growths that they biopsied. My pet insurance does not pay for dental cleanings, but when they found the problems then it was all covered at 90%. Last year my puppy broke a tooth, my vet was not comfortable pulling a puppy tooth, but told me that it needed to come out because there is a high risk of tetanus, she referred me to Dr. Force and they were able to do it right away, I'm very happy with Dr. Force

Feb 9, 2023