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Dog owners hit

Dog owners hit with 46 million vet bill after their dogs return from kennels

Direct Line campaigns to regulate kennel standards – Animal Welfare Bill

Dog owners are having to shell out £46 million* throughout the lifetime of their pets due to poor kennel conditions, according to new research by Direct Line Pet Insurance.

The research highlights that of the 5,400,000 pooches in the UK, 300,000** have had to go to the vet as a result of a stay in kennels at a cost of more than £150 each on fees. Over one in 10 dogs (12%) had contracted an illness and 4% sustained an injury from their time in the kennels.

This despite the fact that 87% of dog owners who used kennels inspected them before making a booking and almost a third (32%) visited more than one before choosing what kennel they thought was the best.


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However, although 47% of dog owners paid up to £100 on their dog’s stay, nearly half (48%) did not know how long their dog was kept in its cage during the day and one in five (20%) found dirty conditions in the kennels they visited when initially trying to decide.

The findings also highlight that 26% of owners felt that insufficient attention was paid to their dog during its stay and 20% felt that, based on its appearance, their dog had had little exercise.

Nearly half of dog owners (46%) have left their pet to stay in kennels at some time during their life. The majority (93%) used kennels whilst they went on holiday, often leaving their dog for two weeks at a time (48%).

72% used kennels as they were unable to leave their dog with friends or family, 46% because they could not leave it with their neighbours, and 47% simply wanted their dog to be looked after by professionals.

The Animal Welfare Bill is currently being considered by Parliament to ensure the protection of all animals by consolidating over twenty pieces of legislation – some of which date back to 1911.