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Whippets are having a moment, and if you're thinking of getting one here's what you need to know
The Kennel Club has reported an 18% rise in whippet registrations. Here's what life with a whippet is actually like.
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What's happening in the world of pet insurance and pet care.
News and updates on pet insurance, vet costs, the pet industry and what it means for UK pet owners.
These articles are for information only and don't constitute advice of any kind.
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Pet insurance has become a massive global industry, but what does that actually mean for you and your pet?
The global pet insurance market is worth tens of billions and growing fast. But what does that actually mean for pet owners?
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Adder bites in dogs are rare but serious, and a Cumbrian vet is urging owners to know what to do
A five-year-old foxhound needed emergency antivenom treatment after being bitten by an adder near Hadrian's Wall.
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A £1.29 pack of corn on the cob turned into a £5,000 vet bill, and it's a warning worth reading before your next BBQ
A family barbecue ended in emergency surgery and a £5,000 vet bill after two dogs got into the bin and ate corn on the cob leftovers.
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Belfast woman sentenced after puppies found emaciated and dehydrated, and what it tells us about the real cost of pet ownership
A Belfast woman has received a suspended sentence and a 15-year animal ban after collie puppies in her care were found severely underweight and neglected.
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'The total bill was £14,000' - why real pet owners say insurance is no longer optional
From a £14,000 bill after a cat was run over to £20,000 spent on cancer treatment for a dog, real pet owners are sharing what unexpected vet costs actually look like.
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UK pet owners are the least satisfied in Europe when it comes to insurance claims, and it's not really about the money
A new European survey has found that UK pet owners are the least satisfied with the pet insurance claims process across the continent.
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Pet insurance prices this week: what we found across six profiles
A first look at real pet insurance quotes across six fixed profiles, collected on 19 May 2026.
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The government has said no to pets in plane cabins, and here's why
The government has responded to a petition on pets in plane cabins, citing biosecurity and rabies controls.
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Dogs Trust wants to hear from you, and it only takes a few minutes
Dogs Trust has opened its National Dog Survey for 2026, inviting dog owners and non-owners to take part.
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Flea and tick treatments are getting into our waterways, and the government wants pet owners to change how they use them
The VMD is asking pet owners to use flea and tick spot-on treatments more carefully to protect UK waterways.
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Petplan has launched a new tool that lets your vet check your cover before they start treatment
Petplan has introduced Cover Certainty, a tool that lets vets check cover details before treatment starts.
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Pets at Home is launching its own pet insurance, and here's what we know so far
Pets at Home has confirmed it is launching its own pet insurance product. Here's what we know so far about their plans and what it might mean for pet owners.
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Will the vet reforms actually bring down your pet insurance premiums? Probably not — and here's why
The CMA's vet reforms may improve transparency, but industry analysis suggests lower insurance premiums are unlikely in the near term.
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Pet Insurance Premiums Are Falling, But Here's Why Lower Prices Still Need Context
Pet insurance premiums fell again in early 2026, but rising vet costs mean owners still need to compare carefully.
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South Korea Is Trying to Fix Its Pet Insurance Market. Sound Familiar?
South Korea is reforming pet healthcare with very low insurance take-up, and the UK parallels are revealing.
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The World's Biggest Insurers Are Piling Into Pet Insurance. Is That Good News for Your Pet?
Global insurers are moving fast into pet insurance, bringing more choice but also more complexity for UK owners.
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Pet Insurance Is Out of Reach for Many Lower-Income UK Owners
Veterinary Record research shows cost is the main reason many lower-income owners go without insurance.
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What the CMA's Final Vet Reforms Actually Mean for You and Your Pet
The CMA's final vet sector report sets out new rules on prices, prescriptions, ownership and complaints for UK pet owners.
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Agria wins first ever global dog wellness award
Agria Pet Insurance has become the first ever recipient of the Dog Wellness Award, a new accolade created by the International Partnership for Dogs, k
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The retired police dog paying thousands in vet bills — with no support from the government
Quantum is a ten year old German Shepherd who spent six years with Nottinghamshire Police, racked up over 250 arrests, won a national bravery award af
Why vet costs matter for your cover
Vet fees directly affect how much claims cost, which in turn affects what insurers charge in premiums. When vet costs rise faster than inflation, premiums tend to follow. Understanding what's driving costs in the veterinary sector helps explain why pet insurance works the way it does, and why the type of cover you have matters more than ever.
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Vets told to publish prices and cap prescription fees — what it means for pet owners
The Competition and Markets Authority has published its final report into the UK veterinary sector and its findings are pretty significant for anyone
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Agria recognised for dog health commitment at Crufts
Agria Pet Insurance presented a cheque for £80,723 to the Kennel Club Charitable Trust at this years Crufts, continuing what has become a meaningful o
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Pet insurance premiums: what's been happening to prices
Pet insurance prices have moved around over the past few years.
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The government is reforming the vet sector: what it means for pet owners
The UK veterinary sector is going through major reform.
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The basic guides are a good first step. The jargon buster is there whenever a policy word doesn't make sense.