Owning a pet in the UK comes with more admin than most people expect. Between vaccinations, flea treatments, insurance renewals, and vet checkups, there are a dozen recurring deadlines to track — and missing any of them can be costly.
Dog vaccinations
- Puppies need their primary vaccinations at 6–9 weeks and again at 10–12 weeks
- Annual boosters are required for distemper, parvovirus, and leptospirosis
- Kennel cough vaccine (Bordetella) is needed annually if your dog uses daycare, kennels, or dog walkers
- Rabies vaccination is required for pet passports/AHCs
Cat vaccinations
- Kittens receive primary vaccinations at 8–9 weeks and 12 weeks
- Annual boosters cover feline calicivirus, feline herpesvirus, feline parvovirus, and feline leukaemia
- Indoor cats still need core vaccinations
Flea and worm treatment
- Flea treatment: monthly (year-round, not just summer)
- Worming treatment: every 3 months for adult dogs and cats, monthly for puppies and kittens up to 6 months old
- Tick treatment: monthly during spring–autumn in high-risk areas
Pet insurance renewal
Pet insurance typically renews annually. Premiums often increase at renewal — sometimes significantly. Setting a reminder 6 weeks before renewal gives you time to compare quotes and potentially save hundreds.
The costs of missing pet deadlines
A lapsed vaccination means your dog can't go to kennels or daycare. An expired insurance policy means an emergency vet bill (average £1,500+ for surgery) comes out of your pocket.
An overdue worm treatment risks your pet's health and potentially your family's too.
Track it all in one place
The Home Concierge lets you add all your pet deadlines alongside your other household admin:
- Pet vaccination dates and booster schedules
- Flea and worm treatment reminders
- Insurance renewal dates
- Vet checkup appointments
- One dashboard for your whole household — humans and animals
Your pets rely on you to stay on top of their health admin. Start tracking pet deadlines for free with Home Concierge.