Guides
Plain-English guides for UK dog owners.
Three pillars: vet costs and the 2026 CMA reforms, senior-dog quality of life, and the household coordination that makes the difference between a dog who’s well-looked-after and one who’s not.
Vet costs
The 2026 CMA reforms, prescription rights, and where the savings actually are.
The cost of saying goodbye: UK euthanasia and aftercare costs in 2026
Honest UK pricing for end-of-life vet visits, home euthanasia, and aftercare. What you'll pay, what's optional, and how to keep the focus on your dog rather than the bill.
12 min read · Updated 26 May 2026
Insurance for older dogs: what's worth it and what's a trap
Most UK pet insurance gets dramatically more expensive — and less useful — as dogs age. Here's how to think about it for a senior dog, what to avoid, and when it's worth it anyway.
12 min read · Updated 25 May 2026
Galliprant vs Librela vs Onsior: a UK price and use guide
The three most prescribed UK dog arthritis medications compared. What each does, who they're for, what they cost, and how to switch between them safely.
11 min read · Updated 24 May 2026
Librela cost UK: what you'll actually pay this year
Librela is the most expensive of the common senior dog medications. Here's what it actually costs in 2026 across UK practices and pharmacies — and how to keep the bill manageable.
11 min read · Updated 23 May 2026
Apoquel UK price guide: how to save up to 60% in 2026
What Apoquel actually costs in the UK in 2026, where to get it cheapest with a written prescription, and how to use the new CMA rules to save up to 60% per month.
8 min read · Updated 19 May 2026
How to ask your vet for a written prescription (2026 UK rules)
Under the 2026 CMA reforms, UK pet owners can request a written prescription at any visit. Here's how to ask, what it costs, and how much you can save on long-term medications.
8 min read · Updated 18 May 2026
Vet prescription fees capped at £21: what the 2026 CMA reforms mean for UK pet owners
The CMA's 2026 reforms to UK vet services in plain English: capped prescription fees, the right to written prescriptions, published price lists, and what it all means for what you'll actually pay this year.
11 min read · Updated 18 May 2026
Senior dog
The hardest chapter of dog ownership. Quality-of-life frameworks and honest answers.
Senior dog incontinence: what causes it, what helps, what to ask your vet
Most cases of senior dog incontinence are treatable, often cheaply. Here's what's actually causing it, what your vet will look at, and what works at home.
12 min read · Updated 26 May 2026
Arthritis in dogs: symptoms, diagnosis, and what comes next (UK 2026)
Most UK dogs over 8 have some degree of arthritis, often unrecognised. Here's what the signs actually look like, what your vet will do, and what treatment costs in 2026.
13 min read · Updated 26 May 2026
Sundowning in dogs: what it is, why it happens, and what helps
Old dogs who become restless, confused or anxious in the late afternoon and evening are often experiencing sundowning. Here's what's happening, why, and what genuinely helps.
11 min read · Updated 25 May 2026
Canine cognitive dysfunction: spotting the early signs
Canine cognitive dysfunction is dog dementia. The early signs are subtle and often missed. Here's what to look for and what to do about it.
12 min read · Updated 23 May 2026
When is it time? A gentle guide to senior dog decisions
If you're sitting up worrying about whether it's time, here's a gentle guide. What vets actually look at, the questions worth asking, and how to know without rushing or delaying.
12 min read · Updated 21 May 2026
Signs your senior dog might be in pain
Dogs are quiet about pain. Here are the subtle signs UK owners often miss, what they usually mean, and what to ask your vet about.
11 min read · Updated 20 May 2026
Good days and bad days: tracking your senior dog's quality of life
A practical UK owner's guide to the 'good days and bad days' method for tracking a senior dog's quality of life. What to log, how often, and what to do with the data.
9 min read · Updated 19 May 2026
The HHHHHMM scale, in plain English
The HHHHHMM scale is the most widely used quality-of-life tool for senior dogs. Here's how it works, what each H stands for, and how to use it without making yourself anxious.
11 min read · Updated 19 May 2026
Households
How to look after a dog when more than one person is involved.
Kids and dogs: ground rules that don't ruin the fun
Most family dog-bite incidents happen at home, between a known dog and a known child. The fixes are practical and don't require turning the house into a zone of caution. Here's how to do it well.
15 min read · Updated 25 May 2026
Raising a dog as a household: when more than one person is involved
Most UK dogs live with more than one person. Nobody teaches you how to do that well. Here's a practical guide to the household coordination of dog ownership.
12 min read · Updated 22 May 2026
Has the dog been fed? Solving the household coordination problem
Every multi-person dog-owning household has the 'did anyone feed the dog?' problem. Here's what's actually going on, and the small fixes that solve it.
9 min read · Updated 19 May 2026
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