Measuring Elbow Breadth. 1  1. Stand up. Take your dominant arm and hold it out straight in front of you. 2  2. Bend your elbow. Your forearm should be at a 90-degree angle with your thumb pointing toward your face. 3  3. Open your thumb and forefinger as if you are going to pinch something. Place your thumb on the inside bone of your elbow.
1 According to one comment post from Dogster.com, the extraction of a tooth can cost around $150 to $600. 2  On average, depending on the severity of the tooth and problem, the costs will vary anywhere from $75 to as much as $600. Also, you will need antibiotics to prevent the chance of infection. 2  After the tooth or teeth have been removed, most vets may want to perform a cleaning; this can cost $100 to $200. 3  For a few weeks after the surgery, your dog may need a special type of dog food that is easy on the teeth and gums.
Due in part to advances in veterinary medicine pet health care costs are on the rise. Everything from routine care to dog surgery costs pet owners more than $11 billion dollars each year. A simple tooth extraction can cost up to $1,000. There are many ways to combat the costs for dog surgery, treatment for chronic conditions, and routine care. There are also ways to avoid the shock of receiving an unexpected $5,000 vet bill.