Dr Ian Self is the Editor of The BSAVA’s Guide to Pain Management in Small Animal Practice and the Principal Veterinary Anaesthetist at the University of Cambridge Veterinary School.
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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