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Updated March 2026

Pet Vet Costs UK

Not just dogs and cats. Discover the real cost of vet care for rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, horses, reptiles, and birds in the UK.

Rabbit Vet Costs & Ownership UK

Vet: £200–£600/year
Lifespan: 8–12 years
Total: £500–£1,500/yr

Rabbits are the third most popular pet in the UK, with an estimated 1.5 million kept as companions. Despite their cuddly...

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Guinea Pig Vet Costs & Ownership UK

Vet: £100–£400/year
Lifespan: 5–7 years
Total: £300–£1,000/yr

Guinea pigs are gentle, sociable pets that must be kept in pairs or groups. While they are generally hardy animals, they...

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Hamster Vet Costs & Ownership UK

Vet: £0–£300/year
Lifespan: 2–3 years
Total: £150–£600/yr

Hamsters are popular first pets, but their small size does not mean small vet bills. When hamsters become ill, treatment...

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Horse Vet Costs UK Overview

Vet: £400–£2,000/year
Lifespan: 25–30 years
Total: £3,000–£12,000/yr

Horses are among the most expensive pets to keep in the UK, with vet costs forming a significant portion of annual expen...

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Reptile Vet Costs UK Overview

Vet: £50–£500/year
Lifespan: 10–50+ years (varies by species)
Total: £200–£1,500/yr

Reptiles — including bearded dragons, leopard geckos, corn snakes, royal pythons, and tortoises — are increasingly popul...

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Bird & Parrot Vet Costs UK

Vet: £50–£600/year
Lifespan: 5–80+ years (budgies 5–8 yrs, cockatiels 15–25 yrs, African greys 40–60 yrs)
Total: £150–£2,500/yr

Pet birds range from budgerigars and cockatiels to large parrots like African greys and macaws. Avian medicine is a spec...

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We have detailed breed-specific vet cost guides for dogs and cats, including procedure prices and common health conditions.

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