The Essex area where people spoil their pets the most

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Plenty of Essex residents parade about the high streets with their designer pooches, and treat them like their own children. One Essex city has been listed as being among the places where people spoil their pets the most!

New research from WhichBingo.co.uk uncovers how pet owners across the UK pamper their pets. From their dining habits to luxury spending, WhichBingo gathered insights on how pet owners across the UK manage and indulge their pets.

This research reveals some of the most interesting findings, and highlights the regional differences in pet parenting styles. Southend on Sea comes up on multiple questions - and is often among the places that spoil their pets the most.

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In the question of whether pet owners in Southend let their animals eat straight from the dinner table, a whopping 30.55% said yes - almost a third of respondents! This is slightly below the UK average, however.

Similarly, many Southend pet owners let their pets sleep in the bed with them. Nearly half of those surveyed do, coming in at 45.2%.

Southend does not spoil pets in the way of buying them designer clothes and goods, though. Only 10.5% do - well below the national average of 19.84%.

The city does, however, treat their pets like people - with many Southend pets having their own Instagram accounts. Pets that have their own accounts go way above the national average in this city, with just under 19% strutting their stuff on social media, compared with the 16% average.

Overall, these findings highlight the diverse ways in which UK pet owners treat their pets, from lavish spending to bedtime habits. It is so cute that one Essex city has been shown to really spoil their pets like children!

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