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Lifetime cost perception of keeping pet rabbits in the United Kingdom (UK) 2018
Lifetime cost perception of keeping pet rabbits in the United Kingdom (UK) 2018
How much do you think your pet rabbit will cost you during his or her lifetime?*
This statistic shows the estimated lifetime cost of keeping a pet rabbit, as perceived by pet owners in the United Kingdom in 2018. According to the survey, 34 percent of owners expect the lifetime cost of their rabbit to be between 501 and 1,000 British pounds. The actual likely lifetime cost as estimated by the PDSA is much higher than this.
How much do you think your pet rabbit will cost you during his or her lifetime?*
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| Share of owners | |
|---|---|
| Up to £500 | 41% |
| £501-£1000 | 34% |
| £1001-£5000 | 21% |
| £5001-£10000 | 5% |
| £10001+ | 0% |
| Share of owners | |
|---|---|
| Up to £500 | 41% |
| £501-£1000 | 34% |
| £1001-£5000 | 21% |
| £5001-£10000 | 5% |
| £10001+ | 0% |
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This statistic shows the estimated lifetime cost of keeping a pet rabbit, as perceived by pet owners in the United Kingdom in 2018. According to the survey, 34 percent of owners expect the lifetime cost of their rabbit to be between 501 and 1,000 British pounds. The actual likely lifetime cost as estimated by the PDSA is much higher than this.
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- Release date
- May 2018
- Region
- United Kingdom
- Survey time period
- January 9-19, 2018
- Number of respondents
- 483 respondents
- Age group
- 18 years and older
- Special properties
- Rabbit owners
- Method of interview
- Online survey
- Supplementary notes
- * The source adds the following information: 'when estimating monthly and lifetime costs, owners were asked to include all costs except for the cost of purchasing their pet, and any ongoing veterinary costs for health issues.'
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- Show sources information
- Show publisher information
- Release date
- May 2018
More information
- Region
- United Kingdom
- Survey time period
- January 9-19, 2018
- Number of respondents
- 483 respondents
- Age group
- 18 years and older
- Special properties
- Rabbit owners
- Method of interview
- Online survey
- Supplementary notes
- * The source adds the following information: 'when estimating monthly and lifetime costs, owners were asked to include all costs except for the cost of purchasing their pet, and any ongoing veterinary costs for health issues.'
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