* The source adds the following information: 'when estimating monthly and lifetime costs, owners were asked to include all costs except for the cost of purchasing their pet, and any ongoing veterinary costs for health issues.'
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Lifetime cost perception of keeping pet dogs in the United Kingdom (UK) 2018
This statistic shows the estimated lifetime cost of keeping a pet dog as perceived by pet owners in the United Kingdom in 2018. According to the survey, only 12 percent of owners expect the lifetime cost of their dog to be over 10,000 British pounds. Actual likely lifetime costs as calculated by PDSA show the cost of keeping a dog to be considerably higher than this.
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People's Dispensary for Sick Animals. (May 31, 2018). How much do you think your pet dog will cost you during his or her lifetime?* [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved August 04, 2026, from /statistics/299899/dog-care-cost-in-the-united-kingdom-uk/
People's Dispensary for Sick Animals. "How much do you think your pet dog will cost you during his or her lifetime?*." Chart. May 31, 2018. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed August 04, 2026. /statistics/299899/dog-care-cost-in-the-united-kingdom-uk/
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How much do you think your pet dog will cost you during his or her lifetime?* [Graph], People's Dispensary for Sick Animals, May 31, 2018. [Online]. Available: /statistics/299899/dog-care-cost-in-the-united-kingdom-uk/
