Anita is a veterinarian and animal behaviourist who currently works in emergency and critical care and also runs The Mindful Pet Owner – a website that focuses on training humans to be the owners their pets deserve and is passionate about educating people on responsible pet ownership including training and behaviour struggles.
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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