All you need to know about owning a pet in Australia

Owning a pet can be a rollercoaster. Adorable, hilarious, and part of the family, at some point their life will also come down to dollars and cents. The Daily Telegraph launches a five-day series on pets and all you need to know about owning one.

• Revealed: Dog breeds that break the bank
• Pet owners to ‘pay price’ for industry shake-up
• ‘I’m afraid to make the decision. It’s going to be tough’

Owning a pet can be a rollercoaster. Adorable, hilarious, and part of the family, at some point their life will also come down to dollars and cents.

As an owner, how will you navigate their journey from puppyhood to palliative care?

Over the next five days, The Daily Telegraph lifts the lid on Australia’s $12 billion pet industry, taking an in-depth look at everything owners need to know to survive the complex world of modern pet ownership.

From explosive claims about the country’s biggest corporate vet and pet company to the truth about the food you’re feeding your dogs and cats, we will also reveal:

● how to navigate an unregulated pet food market

● the dilemma of putting a dollar value on you pet’s life

● the breeds that cost the most to keep healthy

● the incredible ‘supervets’ saving our pets’ lives

● the best and worst pet insurance policies.

● what your pet says about your suburb

● and finally, when it’s time, how to navigate you pet’s end of life.

You can follow all of our stories online, with plenty of fun interactives and some incredible videos that will make you laugh and move you to tears.

Don’t miss the Secret Life Of Pets.

Originally published as All you need to know about owning a pet in Australia