• Professor and Head of Department, Psychology and Counselling, College of Science, Health and Engineering, La Trobe University
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Working dogs and horses have tax‑deductible upkeep. But Australia’s thousands of working cats go unrecognised

For many dairy farmers, the solution to their rodent problem isn’t poison – it’s working cats. But at present, there are no tax deductions for their care.
Pets can also provide their owners with social support, acting as a friend and confidante. Crashing Waves/flickr

Why science can’t really tell us whether pets are good for health

Links between human health and pet ownership are of widespread community interest but there’s little clarity about the issue in scientific circles. It is relatively safe to say that pets can be good for…

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