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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Business
Rupert Jones

Cost of UK pet insurance falls despite higher vet fees and inflation

Vets having a medical exam with a black dog
Average lifetime pet insurance premiums are getting cheaper … slowly Photograph: BraunS/Getty Images

Vet fees continue to rise and many other costs are on the increase, but pet insurance has on average become slightly cheaper as providers compete for custom, new research claims.

The pricing data coincides with a study which found that one-third of UK pet owners don’t have insurance, with cost cited as one of the biggest factors.

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