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Exotic pets: is there a problem?
Author(s) -
Georgina Mills
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
veterinary record
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.261
H-Index - 99
eISSN - 2042-7670
pISSN - 0042-4900
DOI - 10.1136/vr.f7166
Subject(s) - welfare , animal welfare , veterinary medicine , political science , medicine , law , biology , ecology
Exotic pets are becoming more popular, and their numbers continue to grow. Are there problems associated with different species, and what should be the role of vets in helping to ensure their welfare? These topics were discussed in a debate at this year's BVA Congress, held during the London Vet Show on November 21. Georgina Mills reports