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BRISBANE, Australia<\/span><\/span>, Nov. 28, 2024<\/span><\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ — More than 90% of Australians talk to their dogs and cats like they are humans, showing just how close we are to our treasured pets, a new survey has revealed.<\/p>\n

A poll of 1000 Australians from pet insurer Budget Direct<\/a><\/u> found some 93% of respondents said they spoke to their dog or cat as if they were simply another member of the family.<\/p>\n

Almost 60% (59%) said they regularly spoke to their dog or cat like a human, while a further 34% said they spoke to their dog or cat like a human ‘sometimes’. Only 7% said they never engaged with their dog or cat on a human level.<\/p>\n

“We already knew how much Aussie families love their dog or cat. But the fact more than nine out of 10 families speak to them like a real person shows how important they are to owners and families,” a Budget Direct spokesperson said.<\/p>\n

“We share such a special bond with our dogs and cats and this really shows just how much they are a part of the family unit and the companionship they provide. In the case of dogs, it turns out they really are our best friend.”<\/p>\n

The reasons for conversing on a human level with your dog or cat were varied. The top response was ‘My pet is part of my family’ with 72%, while another 36% said ‘My pet is like my child\/best friend’.<\/p>\n

Another 32% said ‘I’m sure they understand me’, while 28% said their dog or cat was a ‘great listener’.<\/p>\n

To add to that special relationship, dogs and cats are often included in special occasions, with 37% getting birthday and Christmas presents every year.<\/p>\n

Overall, more than half of the respondents were dog owners (54%), 28% were cat owners and 18% owned both. And there are some pampered pets among them; 32% said their dog or cat slept in their bed, or in bed with somebody in the house, while 43% had their own bed or crate.<\/p>\n

Our pets are making themselves right at home, with 60% of owners saying their dog or cat was always allowed on the couch or furniture, while another 30% said ‘sometimes’.<\/p>\n

Dog owners are thorough walkers, exercising their pooch at least once a day (41%) or every other day (26%), while a regular grooming regime was popular with most respondents, who groom their dog or cat weekly (30%), monthly (32%) or every few months (22%).<\/p>\n

But it seems our love for our dogs and cats doesn’t quite stretch to taking them on holidays. Only 9% said they always took their dog or cat with them when they travelled, with 34% preferring to take them ‘occasionally when I can’.<\/p>\n

Most people, 40%, never took their dog or cat on holiday. But overall, the results<\/a><\/u> show just how much our dogs and cats are at the heart of Aussie families.<\/p>\n

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DISCLAIMER<\/b><\/p>\n

Insurance is arranged by Auto & General Services Pty Ltd (ABN 61 003 617 909, AFSL 241 411, Registered Office: 13\/9 Sherwood Rd, Toowong 4066) on behalf of the insurer, Auto & General Insurance Company Limited ABN 42 111 5 86 353.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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