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Plain-English advice to help you understand the problem and choose the right help.

• Vet costs in the UK and how pet insurance works
  What UK vets typically charge for consultations, vaccinations, neutering and emergencies, and how lifetime, time-limited and accident-only pet insurance compare.
• How often should you groom your dog?
  How often different dog coats need professional grooming, what a groom includes, what to do between visits, and how to find a good local groomer.
• Pet sitter, home boarding or kennels?
  The pros and cons of pet sitters, dog home boarding, kennels and catteries, what licences to check, and what to prepare before you go away.
• New kitten checklist
  A practical UK checklist for bringing a kitten home: food, litter, bedding, toys, vet visits, vaccinations, microchipping and insurance.
• New puppy checklist
  A UK checklist for a new puppy: food, crate, lead and harness, toys, vet visits, vaccinations, microchip, insurance and finding a dog walker or groomer.
• How much does a dog walker cost?
  What affects dog walking prices, solo vs group walks, what to ask a dog walker, and the checks to make before handing over your keys.