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Rogue pets cost millions
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27 June 2006 Rogue pets cost millions
Badly behaved and out-of-control pets are costing owners an estimated £246 million each year, whether covered by pet insurance or not, according to Petplan. Nearly half of those surveyed have had their property damaged by other people’s pets and 39 per cent of Brits believe their neighbours' pets could be a threat to their children.
The survey which was carried out in conjunction with YouGov found that over half of pet owners, a percentage of whom are covered by pet insurance, have experienced their animal being attacked by another pet in the local area.
Vets also back these finding, with 71 per cent of vets having noticed a decline in pet behaviour and over half of those questioned having experienced pet aggression first hand.
Scott Miller, Petplan's Veterinary Consultant, said: "People are often attracted to fashionable dog breeds but do not appreciate the stimulation different types of dogs need. The increasing cat population could be fuelling 'turf wars' too, but on the whole this is an owner, not an animal problem.
"The cost of veterinary treatment for fight related injuries can run into hundreds of pounds so there are serious implications."
As part of the Animal Welfare Bill, to encourage responsible ownership, the government is introducing codes of conduct for pet owners.
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