Dentistry For Animals

4.5 (27)
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 Money at Dentistry For Animals

Schedule Regular Vet Visits

One of the best ways to save on vet bills is to prevent expensive health issues before they develop. By scheduling regular wellness checkups, your vet can detect health issues early, helping you to avoid costly treatments and surgeries down the road.

Price Shop for Pet Prescriptions

Oftentimes our fur babies are prescribed human drugs off-label. Your vet is apt to charge more for these medications than you would pay at your local pharmacy. In fact, big-box or chain pharmacies can offer steep discounts. So it’s best to price shop.

Pet Insurance

Most pet insurance providers will pay between 80% and 90% of the vet bill. You can even get coverage for routine care and things like vaccinations and dental cleanings. If you do the math, you’ll most likely find that pet insurance makes financial sense in the long run as well as gives you peace of mind.

How Do You Choose the Right Pet Insurance Provider?

Pet Insurance Review makes it incredibly easy for pet parents to select an insurance provider they feel good about. You can use our handy comparison tool to get the gist of what a company offers. We’ve also collected over 150,000 reviews of insurance companies from real pet parents like you to rank the top providers in the market. Here is the current ranking of each:

Top Pet Insurance Providers of 2024
Rating Provider Total Review
4.4 AKC 891
4.5 ASPCA 11,714
4.9 Embrace 16,675
4.9 Fetch 11,124
4.2 Figo 2,598
4.7 Hartville 164
4.9 Healthy Paws 9,976
4.9 Lemonade 805
4.6 ManyPets 2,335
4.0 MetLife 626
4.8 Nationwide 21,404
4.3 Pet Assure 12
4.5 PetPartners 112
4.3 Pets Best 12,058
4.6 Pumpkin 1,425
4.6 Spot 6,848
4.9 Trupanion 67,964
4.8 Prudent Pet 125

Or, you can simply get a fast quote from multiple providers and go from there.

Thinking of insuring your pet?

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Getting to Know Your New Vet: Essential Questions to Ask

Choosing a new veterinarian is an important decision for any pet owner. You want to find someone who is competent, compassionate, and a good fit for you and your fur baby. To help you get the most out of your first appointment, here's a list of essential questions to ask your new vet:

Tell me about your experience with [pet type].

Different vets have different areas of specialization. Some are experts with cats, some dogs, some pocket pets, and some horses. Knowing that your vet has vast experience treating your specific type of pet can bring you peace of mind.

How do you handle emergencies?

You must know what to do in case of a pet medical emergency. Inquire what after-hours policy the clinic has, whether they have on-site emergency care available, and if they have a relationship with any nearby emergency animal hospitals.

How do you communicate with pet owners?

Good communication is key to building a trusting relationship with your vet. Ask how they prefer to communicate (phone calls, emails, online portal) and how often you can expect to hear from them.

Are there any breed-specific health concerns I should be aware of?

Some breeds are predisposed to certain health conditions. Knowing what to watch out for can help you catch problems early and get your pet the treatment they need.

Do you have any questions for me about my pet?

This is a great question to ask because the answer will show that the vet is interested in getting to know your pet as an individual and is willing to listen to your concerns.

Bonus question: Can I take a tour of your facility?

Getting a feel for the clinic's environment can help you and your pet feel more comfortable during your visits. Remember, you’re not just looking for a veterinarian, you’re looking for a partnership. Do not be afraid to ask these questions and any others you can think of. Any vet worth their salt will be happy to answer them. Because the more informed you are, the better equipped you'll be to make decisions about your pet's care! And that should be every vet’s top priority.

Reviews from Google

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delf hedde

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!

posted: 06/28/2023

Shea Johnson

The vet and professional are friendly and professional. My cat was in good care and his dental work was precise.

posted: 07/27/2023

Linda Lang

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

posted: 02/09/2023

Mimi B-L

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. .

posted: 11/28/2022

Hannah Strauss

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.

posted: 02/25/2019