Guides

Guides for UK dog owners

Plain-English guides to what a dog really costs — and how to spend less without cutting corners.

Food cost calculatorCost per day and per month for your dog, ranked cheapest first.Read → How much should I feed my dog?Daily grams by weight and activity, and how to check you've got it right.Read → Feeding costsWhat small, medium and large dogs cost to feed in the UK.Read → Puppy costs: the first yearVaccinations, neutering, insurance, food and kit.Read → New dog checklistEssentials, nice-to-haves and what to skip, with rough prices.Read → Flea and wormingHow often to treat, lungworm, and what prevention costs.Read → Dog walkers and daycarePer-walk and per-day prices, and what to check first.Read → Joint supplementsOmega-3, glucosamine and more: what the evidence says.Read → Caring for an older dogVet checks, food, comfort and costs that rise with age.Read → Dog insurance explainedLifetime, time-limited, max benefit and accident-only in plain English.Read → Raw vs dry dog foodCost per day, safety and what vets say.Read → Sensitive stomachsChanging food safely, simple routines and warning signs.Read → Dental careWhat a dental costs at the vet, and how to avoid one.Read → Grooming costsFull groom prices by size, and how often to book.Read → Boarding and pet sittersKennels, home boarding and sitters compared.Read → Automatic feedersAre smart feeders worth it for dogs?Read → Fireworks and anxious dogsHow to get through Bonfire Night calmly.Read → AATU dog food review80% meat, grain-free: what it costs per day.Read → AATU vs Barking HeadsTwo premium British foods side by side.Read →