How much do you spend on your pet a year?

MSE_Emily

Poll started 27 August 2024

We're a nation of pet lovers, but getting one can be a huge commitment - for you and your wallet. So whether you've a cat, dog, rabbit or horse, we want to know how much you spend on your pet(s) each year, including on food, insurance, vet costs and owt else.

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HampshireH

Dog costs approx £4500 per year before any unforseen

Or monthly 

£60 food 
£35 joint tablets
£220 dog walker
£25 insurance
£20 treat biscuits/bono/poo bags/wormer
£30 vets 

Will definitely notice the difference in the bank when we aren't paying half a mortgage every month for our furry 4 legged friend.

latecomer

For 2 dogs 

Monthly 
£60 food 
£130 insurance 
£40 health plan - checkups, flea/tick/worming treatments and vaccinations 
£400 dog walks 

so approx £7k a year 



 

Farnham01

For 2 cats: (monthly)
special wet food for urinary issues £110
insurance £40 for 1 cat - senior cats over 14 not available or too expensive
cat litter £30
supplements for joints and urinary issues £40 
quarterly vet bills for vaccination, flea and de-worming treatment £250

this year vet bills for urinary blockage and infection for 1 cat £2,500

approx. £6,140 a year 

having pets is slowing turning into a luxury !?