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!
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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?