Pet Owners

Pet insurance premiums now exceed March 2024 levels

Pet insurance premiums were 1% higher in March 2025 than they were in March 2024, according to the Pet Insurance…

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Demand for puppies up 25% year-on-year

Demand for new puppies has increased 25% year-on-year according to new data from pet rehoming platform Pets4Homes. The platform also…

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Only quarter of owners know where their pet food comes from, says Mars

New research from Mars, through its James Wellbeloved brand, has found that only a quarter of owners have a high…

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Five dogs per day stolen last year, Direct Line finds

An estimated 1,808 dogs were stolen across the UK in 2024, the equivalent of five every day, according to a…

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UK owners spent over £1450 on their pets in 2024

Pet owners in the UK have spent an average of £1,486 on their dogs and £1,479 on their cats in…

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Puppies.co.uk sees interested puppy buyers increase 14.3% in 2024

Puppies.co.uk has found that the number of interested puppy buyers has increased 14.3% in 2024, totalling 2.4 million. The company stated…

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Over 70% of pets are fed one type of food daily

Over 70% of Brits are feeding their pets just one type of food daily according to data from Harringtons. Owners…

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Two thirds of UK owners prioritise their pets happiness over their own

Almost two thirds (64%) of UK dog owners believe their pet’s happiness is more important than their own, according to…

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UK has the largest dog population in Europe, Mars Petcare finds

The UK has the largest dog population, with 13.02m dogs, as one in three UK households own a dog, according…

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Owners to spend £70 on pets this Xmas

The average pet owner in the UK will spend £68.20 on their pet for the festive holiday, according to data…

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