The five questions British pet owners wish they could ask their furry friends

Many of us will have wondered what might really be going on inside the minds of our pets. And now a new survey has revealed the top questions animal lovers wish they could ask their furry friends. A poll of 2,000 cat and dog owners revealed 54 per cent often wish they could talk to their four-legged friends to find out what they really think and feel. With many pet lovers wondering 'do you like your life?' (43 per cent) and 'what is actually happening in that head?' (34 per cent). Around one in 10 feline owners have wondered what their moggy is plotting, while others would like to know if their pets are judging them (15 per cent) or if they get jealous (12 per cent). But 18 per cent are keen to know if their mutt might be autistic, and 36 per cent wondered if it's possible their cat can read their mind. 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, to answer pet owners' most bizarre questions for their furry companions. A poll has found that 54 per cent of dog and cat owners wish they could talk to their four-legged friends (File image) 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 per cent are confident they truly understand their pet, with 41 per cent claiming their pet understands them better than any other human. And 41 per cent often find themselves chatting to their pet as though they are human, according to research by OnePoll. With almost half (45 per cent) having asked their pet for advice on an important life decision, such as a new job or a breakup even though they knew they wouldn't actually answer. 3. Do you understand every word I say? 4. What's your favourite thing we do together? 5. What is actually happening in that head? Many have also imagined their pet having human qualities, such as a favourite type of food (43 per cent), a distinct sense of humour (32 per cent), and taking pride in their appearance (21 per cent). 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 per cent) and 'do you wish I did anything differently? (33 per cent) When it comes to practical advice on their precious pets, 43 per cent would like easier access to vets or experts, with 54 per cent turning to podcasts to help answer tricky questions 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.' The comments below have not been moderated. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. By posting your comment you agree to our house rules. Do you want to automatically post your MailOnline comments to your Facebook Timeline? Your comment will be posted to MailOnline as usual. Do you want to automatically post your MailOnline comments to your Facebook Timeline? Your comment will be posted to MailOnline as usual We will automatically post your comment and a link to the news story to your Facebook timeline at the same time it is posted on MailOnline. To do this we will link your MailOnline account with your Facebook account. We’ll ask you to confirm this for your first post to Facebook. You can choose on each post whether you would like it to be posted to Facebook. Your details from Facebook will be used to provide you with tailored content, marketing and ads in line with our Privacy Policy.