Veterinarian reflections on exotic pets or NACs
Three renowned exotic animal veterinarians help us demystify the stereotypes surrounding the so-called New Animal Companion (NAC): are they good pets, are they legal, are they a health risk?
Exotic animal or pet?
Should we redefine these terms given the wide variety of animals that coexist in our homes?
We will explore the reasons why many people are choosing to keep animals other than traditional dogs and cats as pets. We will analyze how veterinarians, stores, breeders, and owners have changed their thinking to provide an excellent quality of life for these new companion animals.
We will also demystify some of the stereotypes surrounding these animals. We will look at how the media sometimes provides information that can lead to misinterpretations about legal animal ownership.
Our guests will also discuss zoonoses and explain the real risk of disease transmission from these animals compared to dogs and cats.
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