Pet owners claim their cats and dogs have saved their life

By The Newsroom
Published 14th Nov 2018, 10:37 BST
Updated 14th Nov 2018, 11:41 BST
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One in three pet owners have been alerted to danger by their furry friends, according to a study.

Researchers who polled 2,000 pet owners found their animals have warned them of hazards including fires and carbon monoxide leaks.

One in 10 even claimed their much-loved cat or dog has directly saved their life or the life of someone they know.

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The study was commissioned by npower to raise awareness of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning and the symptoms to look out for.

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CO poisoning often affects pets first sparking vomiting, tiredness and erratic behaviour, giving their owners an early warning sign.

However 40 per cent of those polled admitted they wouldn’t be able to recognise the symptoms of CO poisoning.

Matthew Cole, spokesman for npower, said: “You can’t see, smell or taste a carbon monoxide leak so it’s important to be aware of this potentially fatal danger in the home.