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Cherry Lane to host its first sensory Santa event
Spring Fair hosts Halloween tea for Retail Trust residents
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All the latest news from the world of pet products
Pets at Home CEO Peter Pritchard to step down
Eco pet firm secures funding from US garden firm
Pets costing the UK £4.5bn a year
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Pets costing the UK £4.5bn a year

New research from pet portrait specialists, Purr & Mutt, has found that UK pet owners are spending an average of £378 a year on their furry friends - that’s a national total of £4.5 billion every 12 months. 

 

Unsurprisingly, dogs (67%) and cats (46%) are still the most popular pets in the UK, however perhaps more shocking is that pet birds (5%) now outnumber guinea pigs and hamsters (2%). This is especially true in Liverpool, which has the highest percentage of pet birds in the UK. 

 

Average annual spend by pet is as follows:

Despite snakes making up less than 1% of all pets owned, that still accounts for around 48,0002 households keeping snakes as pets in the UK. On average, snakes are the most expensive pets to own at £420 a year. 

 

Aside from necessities such as food, drink and insurance, gifts for pets also seem to be a priority, as 57% of owners said they’ll be buying their pet a gift this Christmas, with dog owners most likely to purchase a present. 

 

Purr & Mutt have a great range of portraits available for Christmas - the perfect gift if you want to treat a family member (furry or not). 

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