Alasdair qualified from Cambridge in 1990 and has focused on small animal surgery throughout his career. He has post-graduate qualifications in veterinary radiology, small animal cardiology, small animal surgery and medical education. He received his Fellowship for Contributions to Clinical Practice in 2017 and is an Advanced Practitioner in Small Animal Surgery. Alasdair has numerous publications in peer-reviewed journals as well as in continuing education publications.
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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