Top 25 questions pet owners wish they could ask their furry companions revealed

‘Are you happy?’, ‘Do you like me?’ and ‘Do you talk about me to other animals?’ are among the top 25 questions pet owners wish they could ask their furry friends.

A poll of 2,000 cat and dog owners found 54% often wish they could talk to their four-legged companions to better understand what they think and feel.

Around one in 10 cat owners have wondered what their pet is plotting, while 36% suspect their cat might be able to read their mind.

Meanwhile, one in five dog owners want to know whether their pet is autistic. Others said they’d like to find out if their animals are judging them — or if they get jealous.

This comes as pet insurer Petgevity, which commissioned the research, has launched its debut podcast this week covering neurodiversity in pets. Doctor Who actor James Hoyles and his canine companion Trevor the Iggy have teamed up with the insurer.

The actor and content creator said: “Having a pet means you never stop learning, especially when you realise just how complex they can be.

“No pet is the same – every animal is different and will have different needs, and it is completely normal to have questions you never expected to ask.”

The research also revealed 88% are confident they understand their pet, with 41% claiming their pet understands them better than any other human.

Four in ten often find themselves chatting to their pet as though they are human, regularly asking them for advice on an important life decision, such as a new job or a breakup, even though they knew they wouldn’t answer.

Many have also imagined their pet having human qualities, such as a favourite type of food (43%), a distinct sense of humour (32%), and taking pride in their appearance (21%).

But some would like to delve further, with burning questions focused on their pet-owner relationship, such as ‘what’s your favourite thing we do together?’ (34%) and ‘do you wish I did anything differently? (33%)

Kerry Willecome, pet insurance expert at Petgevity, added: “They aren’t just pets but friends and members of our family. We develop deep meaningful connections with our pets which is why it’s always worth seeking trusted advice when something doesn’t seem quite right

“And the fact owners always have questions about their furry friends just goes to show how much they want to understand their pets and make them happy.”