Pet Food Manufacturers' Association (PFMA) chiefs say this means that the UK now has 17 million pet-owning homes, with the majority owning either a cat or a dog – or both.
There are now around 12million pet cats in the UK, with a whole range of breeds prized by feline fans.
But some cats are more in demand than others, and due to inceased demand prices have soared over the last couple of years.
Here are the 10 most expense breeds according to www.pets4homes.co.uk.
Read more
9. Savannah
Also costing around £1,000 are Savannah kittens. The unmistakable Savannah breed was created by crossing a domestic cat with a wild African cat. Photo: Canva/Getty Images
10. Siberian
Rounding out the top 10 most expensive cats, with a price tag of around £990, is the Siberian. This breed features in Russian fairy tales and children's books and makes for an energetic and fun pet. Photo: Canva/Getty Images