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New York - For many Americans, their dog or cat is an integral part of their life, and they provide them with a lot of happiness.

Unfortunately, for more than 86,000 Americans every year, their pet becomes a stumbling block – literally – when their pet trips them.

Dogs are responsible for eighty percent of the falls, and cats caused 11 percent. Some of the falls were caused by the pets’ toys, and a few unlucky pet owners have slid in a puddle of their pets’ urine.

Although no one can confirm any of these falls being fatal to the pet owner, at least one cat has died after his owner fell on him. The most common injury to people is a fractured wrist which occurs when their hand is used to break their fall.

Animal experts have provided several tips to avoid tripping over your pet. First of all, use a night light in your bedroom and hallway so that you do not step on your pet or his toys while getting up during the night.

When you are carrying groceries in, first put your pet in another room so you do not trip over him. Lastly, keep your pets’ toys out of high-traffics areas, especially stairs.