Around 20% of puppies bought from pet shops or online suffer from parvovirus, which can prove deadly for the puppy and can cost up to £4,000 to treat.

1.2 million UK adults think puppy farms are a good option when it comes to getting a puppy. More than one in ten UK adults had never heard of the term ‘puppy farm’ 53% of survey respondents believe that the dog’s breed is the most important thing to consider when buying a puppy farm. Puppies bred in squalid, cramped and dirty conditions are more likely to suffer from health issues. One in five puppies bought from a newspaper or online ramp up vet bills for their new owner – costing them up to £500-£1,000. [Read More]