Is Calling Your Pet "Pet" Derogatory? Experts Say Yes

Old Skool: "May I pet your pet?" New Skool: "May I caress your companion animal?" According to the Journal of Animal Ethics, we have been unknowingly been insulting our beloved pets on a regular basis. A recent study compiled by university professors from America and Great Britain states that "pets" is downright derogatory and not an acceptable moniker for domesticated animals. They assert that "pets" should instead by replaced with the term "companion animals"...which I whole heartedly agree with! Similarly, their findings maintain that words such as "owner," are also offensive, recommending instead that we be known as "human carers."...

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