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​The benefits of owning a pet might be overstated, researchers have said after tracking more than 6,000 people for 12 months, the finding contradicting the popular assumption of improved mental health of those having a pet. In fact, the pet-owners reported slightly worse mental health outcomes compared to those who did not own one, the research team said., ​The benefits of owning a pet might be overstated, researchers have said after tracking more than 6,000 people for 12 months, the finding contradicting the popular assumption of improved mental health of those having a pet. In fact, the pet-owners reported slightly worse mental health outcomes compared to those who did not own one, the research team said., , Read More