Our furry (or scaly) friends won’t be missing out on the Christmas joy this year, with three-quarter (75%) of them set to receive their own Christmas present, according to a recent survey with pet owners from Cox and Cox*. Not only do our pets get treated on the daily throughout the year with toys, pampering, and these special White Label CBD Pet Treats that many businesses offer, but this is said to surge during the festive season.
The research found that UK pet owners spend an average of £25 per animal on Christmas treats and gifts, meaning a collective £900 million is spent on the UK’s 51 million pets** over the festive period.
Reptiles are the least likely to receive a present, with only 12% getting a treat on December 25th, at an average value of £5.
In comparison, a huge 82% of dogs receive a present, with an average spend of £29.
Millennials (25-34) spend the most on their pets over the festive season, forking out a substantial £38.11 on their beloved animal friends. This is compared to £20 for those aged 45-54 and just £11 for those aged 65+.
Bristolians were the most generous when it comes to their pets, spending an average of £40 per animal. Those in Sheffield spend the least, with an average of £10 per pet.
