Few Quills, Light Sedation
Dog Porcupine Quills: Few Quills, Light Sedation
Small number of quills on the face or body with a dog calm enough for light sedation.
Typical Cost Range (Few Quills, Light Sedation)
$425
to
$900
Based on national average veterinary pricing for few quills, light sedation of dog porcupine quills. Your actual costs may vary by location, clinic, and individual case.
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How to Tell If This Matches Your Situation
This cost range applies when the following are true. If your situation does not match, check the other severity levels for a closer estimate.
- Under 20 quills total
- Quills on the muzzle, legs, or body only
- No quills in mouth, eyes, or throat
- Dog calm and cooperative
- Caught within a few hours
What Treatment Typically Looks Like
Light sedation, manual quill removal with hemostats, wound cleaning, pain medication, and oral antibiotics. Released same visit.
After-hours or emergency clinic visits may add a 25% surcharge to these costs.
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