Category: Pet Trade Industry

  • Vets and Exotic Pets

    Vets and Exotic Pets

    The British Veterinary Association (BVA), The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), The Federation of Veterinarians of Europe (FVE)  and even the British Veterinary Zoological Society (BVZS) plus most other governing veterinary organisations worldwide have stated they are concerned about this burgeoning trade. They believe that ownership is a threat to native species, is a cause…

  • Otter lunacy in Japan’s animal cafés.

    Otter lunacy in Japan’s animal cafés.

    Can we expect to be drinking a latte with a hedgehog or otter at our local Starbucks or Costa anytime soon in the UK? Animal cafés are opening across the world particularly in Asia at an increasing rate despite the obvious welfare and food hygiene issues and are proving a major draw to foreign tourists…