More misery in store for families as another important household staple soars in price

The cost of dog and cat food has soared by almost 60% in supermarkets in the past year.

One of the biggest increases was seen in Nestle’s Go-Cat Adult Chicken & Duck 750g, which has climbed 57.5% – £2 to £3.15 – in Asda.

Own-label cat food pouches have jumped 38% in price on average. Asda, Morrisons and Tesco have seen the steepest rises, from £2.80 to £3.90.