Robin is a past president of the British Veterinary Association, The Lancashire Veterinary Association and a life member of the Veterinary Benevolent Fund (VBF). He has an interest in all aspects of general first opinion practice and loves to dabble with photography in his spare time!
Exotics or NTCAs: What should you call the ‘weird’ pets?
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?