vet bills

Surge in Veterinary Practices Turning to Debt Collection, & They Can Take Your Pets

The UK is experiencing a notable shift in the financial dynamics of veterinary care, with a dramatic 134% increase in veterinary practices resorting to debt collection services to recover unpaid bills. This trend highlights veterinary bills as one of the top three financial challenges for UK residents, standing alongside housing and utility expenses. Frontline Collections, delves into the...

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POORLY PETS: Uninsured owners face fees of £5000 with vet bills on the rise

New data from Admiral Pet Insurance has revealed the potential cost of vet treatments for the most common ailments, with costs up by around 7% in the last year.

It has released the data to ensure unsuspecting pet owners are aware of the possible fees they may face if they don't take out pet insurance, with accidental poisoning being one of the most expensive common conditions for...

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Expert advises on what to do when your insurance doesn’t cover your pet’s health problems

When your pet gets ill or is injured, it's a big concern, especially since it can be very expensive and difficult to afford. To avoid stressing you out with unexpected bills, here are 5 things to consider when it comes to covering your pet's health, according to an expert from Petplan, including tips on what to do if you find yourself in a tricky financial situation.

1. Why is it...

One in ten dog owners forced into debt to cover cost of caring for their dog

An online poll carried out for Dogs Trust, which has a rehoming centre in Ilfracombe, has revealed that more than one in ten dog owners (13%) has been forced into debt in order to care for their dog, a situation that is set to get worse as pet owners face an increase in the costs associated with caring for dogs.

The survey, carried out last week by YouGov on behalf of the charity,...