any recommendations in the Georgetown area to get dogs teeth cleaned? Reasonably priced?
Karla P. replied:
Integrative Veterinary Center in Sacramento. They do dental cleaning without blood work or putting your pet out. They charge $195. I took my dog there and it was a very good experience. Phone is 916 454-1825.
Veterinarian recommendations? I'm looking for a vet for my new large breed puppy.
We took him for his first check up to Banfield at Petsmart in Natomas and I absolutely hated it. The entire thing was a sales job. First the receptionist spent 10 minutes pushing the Wellness Plan. Fair enough, that's her job. Then the vet tech comes in, spends 5 minutes looking at Abe, then 10 minutes pushing the Wellness Plan. Ok, at least we're about to see the vet, right? Technically we did, but really he was just another sales rep. I didn't feel like we actually got anything from them except a sales pitch and care recommendations that feed into the sales pitch. I vowed never to return to that place if I can help it.
So I'm looking for a vet that'll be good for my large breed dog. One that actually cares about the animal's wellness, not just selling a Wellness Plan. I take my cats to the VCA in West Sac and I like it well enough, but figured I'd see what recommendations you folks have.
rgsharpe replied:
Our great dane has been well treated at [Campus Commons](http://www.campuscommonspethospital.com/) for traditional care -- shots, an evulsed wrist bone, general checkups -- as well as the [Integrative Veterinary Center](http://integrativeveterinarycenter.com/) for acupuncture and chiropractic care. The chiropractor at the IVC, Dr. Troy Stevens, does most of his work on horses in Dixon, so adjusting (and playing with) our 130 lb dane is no problem for him. Out of curiosity, what breed do you have, and whereabouts do you live?