The Christmas countdown is on, and if you think you’ve ticked off all the names on your list and checked it twice... what about the family dog? Let’s be honest: the pooch is the MVP of the clan. They’re the least likely to bring up politics, or polish off the bottle before you’ve had a glass — and are always on hand for a stroke to help reduce those Christmassy cortisol levels.
Also, it turns out it’s a faux pas not to treat them — according to research by Pets at Home, the nation is set to spend a staggering £1.1 billion on pets in the name of Christmas. And 68 per cent of owners surveyed would spend in excess of £50, while 43 per cent of grand-paw-ents see it as duty to buy pets a gift. Don’t say we didn’t warn you.
