UK Dog Cost Guides 2026
Plan a dog-care budget using named provider samples, practical quote checklists and your own food-cost calculation. A published sample is not a UK average or a quote for your dog. Each guide explains its source date, inclusions and the questions to ask before booking.
All cost guides
Two London salon tariffs checked in September 2026, what their grooming prices include, and how to budget for your own dog's coat without invented UK averages.
Two published 2026 kennel tariffs, their different charging rules, and a whole-stay quote checklist for boarding, home care and day care.
Dog neutering costs from six UK veterinary price lists checked in July 2026, including castration, spay and keyhole fees by weight.
Published sample: £165–£568
Dog vaccination costs from six UK veterinary price lists checked in July 2026: puppy course, annual booster, kennel cough and rabies fees.
Published sample: £50–£105
Published dental fees from two veterinary practices checked in September 2026, with X-ray inclusions, extraction limits and questions for an individual estimate.
Published sample: £344–£450
Compare two UK walkers' published 30- and 60-minute fees, calculate your booking pattern and check handling, transport and cancellation terms.
Work out dog-food cost from the pack price and the correct daily ration, including mixed feeding, subscriptions, delivery and waste—not invented breed averages.