The 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.
Here are the 10 most popular breeds according to price comparison site GoCompare.
Here are the 10 most popular breeds according to price comparison site GoCompare.