Dog Talk: Canine Claus – merry mutts


Beary loves his stuffy and adores treats. Photo: Joseph Chan

Christmas is a time of merrymaking and pet owners everywhere are set to make sure their furry friends have a good time too.

In terms of market, the figures are astonishing. In Britain, a survey by Co-Op Insurance revealed that 62% of pet owners are buying Christmas presents for their dogs and cats this year, spending some £873mil – that’s RM5.175bil.

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