• Britons urged not to buy exotic pets ‘on a whim’ amid welfare concerns

    Britons urged not to buy exotic pets ‘on a whim’ amid welfare concerns
    British Veterinary Association calls for tougher rules as vets report many pets do not have their basic needs metThe British Veterinary Association has urged people to reconsider before buying exotic pets amid fears that many owners are struggling to look after the animals properly.More than eight in 10 vets raised concerns about the welfare of exotic reptiles, amphibians, birds and other animals in a BVA report, with most blaming what they called “irresponsible animal ownership”. Co

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