Veterinary Ramblings is joined by Emily Woodbridge AKA Nexus Vet Physio!
Emily is a degree qualified Veterinary Physiotherapist based in the UK. She is the owner of Nexus Veterinary Physiotherapy and started her social media journey in the first year of her degree as a personal revision tool and a way to share things she is interested in.
Emily is incredibly passionate about orthopaedic and neurological physiotherapy, with a focus on growth diseases like hip dysplasia and the musculoskeletal health of animals. She is also keen to further the research and academic field of veterinary physiotherapy to help current & future students!
Outside of work, Emily is an avid dog lover and currently has a working cocker spaniel called Bailey which she trained herself. She also enjoys learning new things, and is in the process of learning Spanish!
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?