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Review
. 2024 Sep;27(3):465-487.
doi: 10.1016/j.cvex.2024.03.003. Epub 2024 Apr 27.

Legislative Differences Governing Exotic Animal Practice

Claire Vergneau-Grosset  1 , Ryota Watanabe  2 , Molly Varga Smith  3 , Izidora Sladakovic  4
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Legislative Differences Governing Exotic Animal Practice

Claire Vergneau-Grosset et al. Vet Clin North Am Exot Anim Pract. 2024 Sep.

Abstract

Laws regulating exotic animal ownership vary throughout the world. While some differences regarding the legal status and use of exotic companion animals are associated with cultural differences and public perception, some differences may result in different outcome, which could be of interest for other parts of the world. This article provides a general overview of relevant laws pertaining to exotic companion animals in certain developed countries.

Keywords: Exotic pets; Laws; Ownership; Regulation.

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