Owners to spend £70 on pets this Xmas
Men are spending an average of £91.70 on their furry friends at Christmas, while the average spend for women was only £50 and 3% of men revealed they spent over £500
The average pet owner in the UK will spend £68.20 on their pet for the festive holiday, according to data from Go.Compare Pet Insurance and MyVoucherCodes.
Almost a fifth (18%) of pet owners admit they are planning to splurge and spend over £100 on their pets.
Those aged 18 to 24 are the most generous, splashing out £88.80 on average per pet, and those aged 25 to 34 will spend £86.70 per pet.
Men are spending an average of £91.70 on their furry friends at Christmas, while the average spend for women was only £50, with 3% of men revealing they spent over £500.
Rhys Jones, Go.Compare pet insurance spokesperson, said: “It’s no surprise that people’s pets are an integral part of their plans at Christmas, and the reality of how much people are planning to spend is a real reminder of how much they mean to us.
“Beyond Christmas treats and toys, making sure you have an effective pet insurance policy in place is an important part of caring for your pets all year round. Heading to a comparison website to look at all the options available will help you make sure you get the cover you need, without exceeding your budget.”
