Research collected by York based The Insurance Emporium found that 38% of UK pet owners either have given or plan to give their pet(s) festive food at Christmas.
Turkey has proven to be the most popular dish for pet(s) at Christmas, with 83% of pet owners giving it to their pet(s).
Second and third favourites, Pigs in Blankets (48%) and Yorkshire Puddings (33%), look set to also feature on pet(s) Christmas Day menus.
We also found that men (16%) are more likely than women (13.5%) to give their pet(s) Brussel Sprouts this Christmas.
Overall, 27% of UK’s pet owners are willing to, or have given, their pets a full Christmas dinner.
The Insurance Emporium, Pet Insurance Spokesperson said: “Christmas is a time for indulgence and people often want to treat their pets.
“Yet, pets need to have a healthy diet, just like humans do.
“Our advice is to ensure everything is in moderation and make sure your pets don’t eat chocolate!”
Francis Martin, Chief Executive Officer at The Insurance Emporium said: “Christmas is such a fun time for all the family, including our pets, with Christmas dinner being one of the best parts of the day.
“At The Insurance Emporium, we hope that our products provide families and their pets with peace of mind, especially throughout the Christmas period, when an unexpected trip to the vet might occur.
