Having the very best Christmas with your favourite four-legged friend

New research by Blue Cross pet charity, reveals that despite the cost-of-living, pet owners still plan to give their furry friends an extra special festive time, with many planning on doing a specific Christmas gift shop for their beloved pet.

Despite the cost of living pinch, findings also illustrate how those who can’t afford to buy their pet presents will instead go to other lengths, with some planning special Christmas day dog walks as well as pet-pal playdates. Others even say they’ll give their pet their very own Christmas dinner. It comes as many say spending quality time with their pet is the best thing about the Christmas holiday.

The national pet charity is on hand to explain how we don’t need to break the bank when it comes to giving our pet an extra special festive moment. Tracy Genever, Head of Education at the Blue Cross shares how DIY games and homemade treats can make any pet feel loved and included in the festivities. And as almost all of us are keen to spoil our furry friends with Christmas dinner leftovers, Tracy is also on hand to tell us how we can pet-proof for Christmas to ensure no one is left on the naughty l