Dog owners vet bill.

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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. Read more...

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The Direct Line research also reveals the big gender gap spanning football fandom - men expect to spend £461 each on World Cup indulgences with women spending just over half that, at £245 each. Direct Line Home Insurance spokesperson Simon Ziviani commented:. One in ten (11 per cent) of these will buy expensive electronic equipment, at an average of £369.73 each. Read more..

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Dog Owners Vet Bill.

Dog owners vet bill.

Dog owners pick up 800 million vet bill.

October 07 2005

Britain's dog owners spend more than £800 million on vet’s fees each year.

Almost a quarter of dog owners struggle to pay vet’s fees. They face an average bill of £154 a year for treatment to their best friends.

These fees have forced dog owners to take drastic action leaving seven per cent with no option but to put down their sick dog according to new research from Direct Line.

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Emma Holyer, Direct Line’s Breakdown spokesperson, said:. Furthermore there is still significant confusion amongst all motorists with over half (53 per cent) saying they were unaware that driving with a broken or missing wing mirror is illegal and four in 10 (41 per cent) said that they didn’t realise driving a car with defective steering is against the law because of the danger this represents to other motorists. YouGov is a member of the British Polling Council. Read more...

Dog owners also frequently sacrifice luxuries to meet the escalating cost of treatment. A fifth have forgone purchases including clothes and DVDs, and 5% have cancelled or decided not to book holidays.

"Dog owners make great financial sacrifices to protect the health of their pets. As vets rarely display prices, many dog owners don't know the full cost of treatment until after it has been carried out, which can cause real problems, particularly for more than 85 %of pet owners who are not insured,” said Chris Price, head of DirectLine pet insurance.

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0.06 x 33,809,493 = 2,028,569.58 (motorists). Speed cameras Speed cameras are triggering a nationwide surge in the number of drivers on the brink of being banned, with close to a million* Brits one conviction away from losing their licence, according to research by Direct Line. The lower level of two points and a smaller fine would go to motorists just over the speed limit. Yet, motorists are cynical about the rise in speed cameras, and their subsequent fines. Read more...

One In Seven Cars Vandalised
In particular, research reveals motorists are becoming scared to park their vehicle in certain cities with 8 out of ten motorists (79 per cent) worrying about where they leave their car. The fear of vandalism is causing one in 10 (13 per cent) drivers to boycott destinations they think are high risk, while one in five (19 per cent) refuse to buy a prestige motor because they feel it’s likely to be targeted by vandals. - Not worth the hassle (60 per cent). - Antennas bent/ damaged (26 per cent). Read more..

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Almost a fifth of victims of petty theft questioned (18 per cent) found themselves unable to relax and enjoy themselves and close to a quarter (22 per cent) said they felt vulnerable afterwards. Direct Line Insurance plc, authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority. “People can fall prey to petty theft in their everyday lives, but when it happens on holiday, in an unfamiliar environment and when people are looking to relax, the event can be all the more traumatic. Read more...

Dogged Devotion.
15/02/2006 Choosing a coffin, ordering flowers, playing a favourite song and reading poetry are all part of a typical funeral in Britain today – for dogs. The ceremonies often involve readings (12 per cent) and playing a favourite song (nine per cent). “Many people see their dog as one of the family, which explains why 82 per cent of the dog owners who held a funeral said a proper service to mark their passing is the least they deserve after a lifetime of devotion. Read more...

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