Journal article
Exotic pet suitability: understanding some problems and utilizing a labeling system to aid animal welfare, environment, and consumer protection
Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research, Vol.26, pp.17-26
2018
Abstract
Exotic pets are essentially animals that are non-native to a region and/or non-domesticated. The trade in and keeping of exotic pets has been frequently criticized for the commonly inhumane and harmful practices that are associated with supply and keeping, including: animal welfare, species conservation, invasiveness, and public health and safety. Relatedly, a growing issue is that of unwanted exotic pets handed to animal care centers due to their overly demanding requirements and the confiscation of animals suffering from abuse. Mis-selling exotic species as ‘easy to keep’ or ‘beginner’ animals is widely regarded to be a major common and problematic factor. Efforts, post pet acquisition, to educate sellers and keepers to improve animal welfare and public health issues have proven unproductive. We propose that a system is required that facilitates decision-making at the interface between sale and purchase sectors, and that utilizes clear evidence-based labeling. We review current options for developing such a pet labeling scheme and recommend a novel approach based on the EMODE (‘Easy’, ‘Moderate’, ‘Difficult’ or ‘Extreme’) pet suitability assessment tool to provide a preventative educational approach to alleviating the multifactorial issues of concern.
Details
- Title
- Exotic pet suitability: understanding some problems and utilizing a labeling system to aid animal welfare, environment, and consumer protection
- Authors/Creators
- C. Warwick (Author/Creator)C. Steedman (Author/Creator)M. Jessop (Author/Creator)P. Arena (Author/Creator)A. Pilny (Author/Creator)E. Nicholas (Author/Creator)
- Publication Details
- Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research, Vol.26, pp.17-26
- Publisher
- Elsevier
- Identifiers
- 991005542361907891
- Copyright
- © 2018 The Authors.
- Murdoch Affiliation
- School of Veterinary and Life Sciences
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article
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