Recommendation for great vet to do tooth extractions on senior dog?
Hi All,
My love of my life pup (Don't tell my husband lol), needs at least one tooth extracted, possibly two (she has two broken teeth from an antler she got a hold of..) and I'm EXTREMELY anxious about the anesthesia as she had heartworm when I adopted her that was missed for over a year and likely has some underlying heart damage. I know it's extremely expensive, but I'm willing to go where they will take the best care of her and know what they're doing. My vet (in West Town) recommended Barrington Specialty Hospital or Vet Dental in Aurora but they can't take her until late next month and we're headed out of town for a month. We live in Ukranian Village but I'm willing to travel out to the burbs etc.
As all of you dog owners will understand, she's my everything. It doesn't help that I'm a medical clinician and understand risks even if they're human related.
If you do have recommendations, I would prefer them to be RECENT as so many things have changed with private equity etc
Thanks in advance!
Posted Feb 19, 2026, 3:21 PM UTC