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How much should your dog eat?
About 927–1059 kcal a day
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What does cat food cost per day?
9 UK cat foods compared on cost per day, protein per 100 kcal and declared meat, with a wet food shortlist. Prices and labels checked 21 October 2026.
See cat foods comparedCat Food Cost Per MonthUpdated 21 October 2026Start here: dog guides
All dog guides- GuideIn season nowDogs and fireworksUK fireworks dates and legal cut-off times for 2026, RSPCA, Dogs Trust and PDSA advice for dogs and cats, and dated prices for non-medicine calming products.Updated 21 October 2026
- ComparisonBest Dog FoodUK dog foods compared on cost per day for a 20 kg dog, worked out from published prices and feeding guides, with links to puppy, senior and fresh food guides.Updated 21 October 2026
- InsuranceDog InsuranceUK dog insurance explained: cover types, vet-fee limits, excess and co-payment ages from 11 insurers' policy documents, A to Z. No rankings, not advice.Updated 21 October 2026
- Cost guideCost of owning a dogWhat a dog costs a month and a year in the UK by size: food, flea and worm, boosters and first-year vet costs from dated prices, plus your own insurance quote.Updated 21 October 2026
- ToolPet cost calculatorWhat a dog or cat costs a month and a year in the UK, from dated food, flea and vet prices plus your own insurance quote. Free, no sign-up.Updated 21 October 2026
- Cost guideAverage Vet BillWhat UK vets charge for consultations, scans, surgery and dental work, from published practice and referral price lists, with why bills have risen.Updated 21 October 2026
Start here: cat guides
All cat guides- GuideIn season nowDogs and fireworksUK fireworks dates and legal cut-off times for 2026, RSPCA, Dogs Trust and PDSA advice for dogs and cats, and dated prices for non-medicine calming products.Updated 21 October 2026
- ComparisonBest Cat Food9 UK cat foods compared on cost per day, protein per 100 kcal and declared meat, with a wet food shortlist. Prices and labels checked 21 October 2026.Updated 21 October 2026
- InsuranceCat InsuranceUK cat insurance explained: cover, limits and co-payment ages from 11 insurers' documents, and sourced costs for common cat conditions. No rankings.Updated 21 October 2026
- Cost guideCost of owning a catWhat a cat costs a month and a year in the UK: food, litter, flea treatment and boosters from dated prices, first-year vet costs and your own insurance quote.Updated 21 October 2026
- ToolCat Food Portion CalculatorWork out how much to feed your cat or kitten a day in calories, grams and pounds, from its weight and age, using the FEDIAF and AAHA formulas. Free, no sign-up.Updated 21 October 2026
- Cost guideCat vaccination costWhat UK vets charge for a kitten vaccination course and the yearly cat booster, from 11 published practice price lists, with WSAVA advice for indoor cats.Updated 21 October 2026
Breed guides
Breeds A to Z- BengalUpdated 21 October 2026
- Bichon FriseUpdated 21 October 2026
- Border CollieUpdated 21 October 2026
- British ShorthairUpdated 21 October 2026
- CavapooUpdated 21 October 2026
- CockapooUpdated 21 October 2026
- Cocker SpanielUpdated 21 October 2026
- DachshundUpdated 21 October 2026
- French BulldogUpdated 21 October 2026
- Golden RetrieverUpdated 21 October 2026
- LabradorUpdated 21 October 2026
- Maine CoonUpdated 21 October 2026
- Miniature SchnauzerUpdated 21 October 2026
- RagdollUpdated 21 October 2026
- Springer SpanielUpdated 21 October 2026
- Staffordshire Bull TerrierUpdated 21 October 2026
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