If you are running a reptile breeding business, you already claim veterinary expenses as part of your business expenses, so there is no need to duplicate the claim, which is why they are not included in the bill.

I do agree that the definition of a domesticated animal must be settled before the Bill should go to any kind of vote. I'm not sure that I agree with the idea of a tax reward for pet owners in general, as that is a personal choice, and people who are not inclined to get pets should not get them just so they can claim a deduction.

It also depends on whether or not people will be required to prove the money spent in order to get the deduction. It looks like they will, which is a good thing.

If we can get 'Domesticated' defined to include pet reptiles, birds, fish, and small mammals that are commonly kept (similar to the way Nebraska defines domesticated), then I would support the Bill, because it think it will help animals, not necessarily because I think owning a pet deserves a tax deduction.