Plan on going to the vet for wellness checkups once or twice a year at a cost of at least $150-300 yearly. Annual blood work can add about $100-200. Dental cleanings are often recommended once a year and usually cost at least $300. Of course, vet costs will be higher if your dog develops a health problem.
Causes of Loss of taste: The following medical conditions are some of the possible causes of Loss of taste. There are likely to be other possible causes, so ask your doctor about your symptoms. 1  Loss of smell-many cases of loss of taste are actually loss of smell; see the various causes of loss of smell. 2  Causes of loss of taste bud function include: 3  Normal aging-causes reduced ability to taste or smell. 4  Tongue infection.
1 A gradual loss of smell and taste may be due to a cold/flu or sinus infection. 2  If after the cold or sinus infection has cleared up, your sense of smell and taste has not returned, it is important that you visit your GP so that he/she can identify any underlying cause for your loss of smell or taste. Smoking causes damage to the nasal membranes and reduces one's ability to identify odors. 2  Foods will also become tasteless as a result of smoking and one may even lose his/her ability to smell aromas. 3  Certain nervous system diseases or radiation treatment for cancer patients may result in a lack of taste and smell.