Neil graduated from the RVC in 1989 and was with the Royal Army Veterinary Corps until he retired from the Corps in October 2019. He has experienced many aspects of the profession including small animal, equine and meat inspection. He has also worked with Central Government Departments, both during FMD 2001 and was part of the UK team tackling Ebola in Sierra Leone in 2015. Currently, he works in Government Veterinary services and has formerly held the post of Queen’s Honorary Veterinary Surgeon.
Exotics or NTCAs: What should you call the ‘weird’ pets?
February 8, 2023
You may have heard us mention these types of animals on Veterinary Ramblings before: they include hedgehogs, sugar gliders, and many other small furry friends – often called ‘exotic’.
But why do we call them exotic? Is this term really accurate? And what does it mean for owners of these animals?
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