Find what your pet will
actually cost near you
Compare local vet prices, prescription savings, emergency fees, health plans and insurance fit in one place.
Your area — Dog costs at a glance
First consultation
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local average
Prescription fee
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typical range
Emergency consultation
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local average
Medicine savings
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potential annual saving
Practices nearby
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Compare local vets
Consultations, vaccinations, neutering, dental and more
Check medicine savings
See if a prescription saves you money on medication
View emergency costs
Out-of-hours fees, nearest providers, likely total costs
Plans vs insurance
Which one actually makes sense for your pet?
Check a vet quote
Is that quote fair? Check before you approve treatment
Who owns your vet?
Independent vs corporate, group ownership, transparency
Already got a vet quote?
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Built for a more transparent UK vet market
New rules mean clearer prices, capped prescription fees, itemised bills, and ownership visibility. We turn that data into decisions you can actually use.
Dec 2026
Large vets must publish price lists
£21 cap
Maximum written prescription fee
£500+
Written estimate now required
What we compare
Published vet pricing, prescription fees, emergency fees, and ownership where available.
Why it matters
Local costs vary hugely. Medicines can be cheaper online. Plans and insurance solve different problems.
How to use the site
Start with local costs. Check medication savings. Compare plan or insurance only after seeing local reality.
Could you save by buying medication online?
Sometimes the prescription fee wipes out the saving. Sometimes it doesn't. The new £21 cap on prescription fees makes online buying viable for many more pet owners.
Your vet must tell you that you can request a written prescription. Our calculator shows whether it's worth it for your pet's medication.
Check Medicine SavingsUp to 60%
cheaper online for some medications
£21 max
prescription fee cap (first medicine)
Useful checks pet owners are making right now
Each guide links to a calculator or comparison tool.
Vet prescription fee cap explained
How the new £21 cap works and what it means for your medication costs.
Read moreIs a pet health plan worth it?
Break-even analysis for plans vs paying as you go.
Read moreEmergency vet cost near me
Out-of-hours fees, providers, and what to expect.
Read moreCan I buy pet medication online?
When a prescription saves money and when it doesn't.
Read moreHow much insurance do I need?
Match cover level to real local vet costs, not just marketing.
Read moreIndependent vs corporate vet
What ownership means for pricing, choice, and care.
Read moreTrack pet costs in your area
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