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Lifetime cost perception for keeping pets in the UK 2016

How much do you think your pet will cost you during his or her lifetime?

The data displays the estimated lifetime cost of keeping a pet as perceived by pet owners in the UK in 2016. According to the survey, only 8% of owners expect the lifetime cost of their pet to be over 10,000 GBP. Actual likely lifetime costs as calculated by PDSA show the cost of keeping a dog to be between 16 and 31 thousand GBP.

Up to £500	12
£501- £1000	16
£1001- £5000	46
£5001- £10000	18
£10001+	8

Lifetime cost perception for keeping pets in the UK 2016

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