WE are a nation of pet lovers and today (February 20) we get to celebrate it.

National Love Your Pet Day is the annual celebration of your beloved companion.

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And whether you have a dog, cat, snake, parrot or horse- you can let your pet know how much you love them with that extra bit of attention.

According to statistics, in 2018, 45 per cent of the UK population own a pet- increasing five per cent since 2016 and over 90 per cent of those owners express that owning a pet makes them feel happy, with 88 per cent adding that pet ownership ‘improves’ their overall quality of life.