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The debate over which animals are best - cats or dogs - is likely to continue forever, but the cost of having one has been settled.

Dogs cost nearly twice as much as cats in their first year, a survey has revealed, with owners spending an average of £4,791 on the animals and their food, insurance and equipment. Cats cost their owners around £2,455 in the first year.

However, the costliest four-legged creature to own is a horse, which cost an average of £12,654 in the first year, according to research by Nationwide Home Insurance.

Rob Angus, Nationwide's head of general insurance, said: "Owning an animal can be extremely rewarding, but a very expensive experience. Given a pet is for life, it's important to plan ahead and budget for the potential costs involved, otherwise animal ownership could turn into a financial headache."

Cheaper alternatives are fish, at just £769 in the first year, or rabbits at £1,802. Just over half of people saved up before buying a pet to cover the initial cost of the animal and associated items.

But 38 per cent of people dip into savings to cover the ongoing costs of their pets, and 9 per cent use a credit card.

However, it is very much worth it for some owners: the survey also found 12 per cent of people said they loved their animal more than their partner.

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Study reveals the true cost of cats and dogs

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The debate over which animals are best - cats or dogs - is likely to continue forever, but the cost of having one has been settled. Dogs cost nearly twice as much as cats in their first year, a survey has revealed, with owners spending an average of £4,791 on the animals and their food, insurance and equipment.

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We can all be divided into cat lovers and dog lovers.

But which of our favourite pets comes with the most legal responsibilities?

Here we look at what the law says about owning cats and dogs, which comes with the most responsibilities and restrictions and what your legal requirements are as pet owners.

And it might give you paws for thought.

Which animal comes with most responsibility?

It might not come as a surprise to learn it's the dog.

Having a dog comes with all sorts of restrictions about what you can and can't do.

The long arm of the law, however, does not stretch so much for our feline friends.

Some dogs have to be muzzled, they have to be chipped, but cats can do pretty much what they want.

And they know it - it is often said you can own a dog but a cat owns you.

Why do cats get off lightly?

Legislation surrounding the trespass of domestic animals is dealt with in the Animals Act 1971 - and it does not apply to cats.

It means a cat cannot illegally trespass onto a neighbour's property.

It is often said that a cat has the 'right to roam' anywhere it pleases and in most cases a cat owner will not be responsible for where it goes.

Is it a legal requirement for a dog to wear a collar on walks?

Sarah Garner, solicitor from DAS Law, tells you what you need to know.

She said: "In short, the answer is 'yes'.

"The Control of Dogs Order 1992, states that any dog in a public place must wear a collar with a tag with the name and address of the owner engraved or written on it.

"Certain dogs are exempt from having to wear a collar with a tag - these include registered Guide Dogs, emergency rescue dogs and dogs that are part of the Armed Forces, HM Customs and Excise or the Police.

Under the Road Traffic Act 1988 it is considered a criminal offence for a dog to be on a public road without being on a lead. You can be fined £200 for such an offence."

So a loose dog causing havoc on the roads will be considered a legal nuisance while a cat doing the same thing will not.

I keep my dog on its lead - am I safe from the law?

No.

Sarah said: "Dog owners have a duty of care to ensure that their animal is kept under control.

"If it can be argued that as a result of a dog being out of control it has caused an injury to you or another dog, the owner can face civil action as a result of the injury to the person or damage to the dog.

"If a dog is known to bite others, or act in a particular way when startled, an owner will have a duty to ensure that these acts are avoided.

"A dog can even be deemed to be out of control whilst it remains on the lead.

"As well as civil action, if the matter is referred to the Magistrates Court and they determine that the dog was dangerously out of control, they can make a destruction order for the dog to be put down."

I can't enjoy my garden this summer because of the neighbour's dog, is there anything I can do?

Yes - but not for trivial reasons.

It may be possible to argue that your neighbour's dog may amount to a nuisance if it is producing excessive noise, or if your neighbour fails to properly clean up after their dog creating noxious smells or attracting an excessive amount of flies.

However, whilst all of the above may be an annoyance, it needs to constitute a substantial interference with your ability to enjoy your property for it to constitute a nuisance that has a legal remedy.

What about cat poo in my garden?

It is unlikely the cat owner has legal responsibility for clearing it up.

Sarah says the law of nuisance deals with situations affecting the use and enjoyment of property.

"The law recognises that a cat is a free roaming animal so it would be difficult to hold the owner responsible for clearing up any faeces, in general circumstances," she said.

"However if it amounts to a substantial interference with the use and enjoyment of land it may become a nuisance issue.

"If it becomes an excessive problem the local authority may offer assistance."

Can I put down poison?

Definitely not - do not even think about it.

It might even be wrong to use sprays or other forms of deterrent to keep cats out of the garden.

There is a legal risk to any person who uses sprays or deterrents.

If the substance causes harm or unnecessary suffering to a cat there is risk of being held liable for a criminal offence against animal welfare for which you may be prosecuted.

It is advisable to give serious consideration to the use of any potential spray or deterrent and to ensure they are being sold legally and that they won't cause any harm or suffering to a cat.

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Dogs v cats: The laws all pet owners should know

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We can all be divided into cat lovers and dog lovers. But which of our favourite pets comes with the most legal responsibilities? Here we look at what the law says about owning cats and dogs, which comes with the most responsibilities and restrictions and what your legal requirements are as pet owners.

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Dogs are the Best People (The Fauves)

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One of my Favorite Cat books...says it all

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One of my Favorite Cat books...says it all