biostudies-literatureGoins MSchool of Veterinary Science, UCD13https://www.ebi.ac.uk/biostudies/studies/S-EPMC8096126biostudies-literatureUnknown74(1)<h4>Background</h4>There has been increasing concern expressed about the welfare of exotic pets worldwide. For the purposes of this article, an exotic pet is considered to be a non-domesticated species, where there are knowledge gaps on good practice (minimum standards of care), veterinary diagnostics and treatments. The categories of exotic pets included in this study were: small mammals (< 20 kg), large mammals (> 20 kg), birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish and invertebrates. Dogs, cats, rabbits, hamsters, gerbils, guinea pigs, mice, rats, and ferrets were excluded from the study. An online survey of veterinary professionals conducted between July and August 2020 provides the first empirical data for Ireland. In this pilot study (the second in this thematic series) we aim to characterise tIrish veterinary journalExotic pets in Ireland: 2. Provision of veterinary services and perspectives of veterinary professionals' on responsible ownership.PMC8096126Summer Student Research AwardHanlon AJGoins MfalseExotic pets in Ireland: 2. Provision of veterinary services and perspectives of veterinary professionals' on responsible ownership.<h4>Background</h4>There has been increasing concern expressed about the welfare of exotic pets worldwide. For the purposes of this article, an exotic pet is considered to be a non-domesticated species, where there are knowledge gaps on good practice (minimum standards of care), veterinary diagnostics and treatments. The categories of exotic pets included in this study were: small mammals (< 20 kg), large mammals (> 20 kg), birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish and invertebrates. Dogs, cats, rabbits, hamsters, gerbils, guinea pigs, mice, rats, and ferrets were excluded from the study. An online survey of veterinary professionals conducted between July and August 2020 provides the first empirical data for Ireland. In this pilot study (the second in this thematic series) we aim to characterise t2021-01-01T00:00:00Z2021 May2025-04-21T19:40:38.984Z2022-02-10T09:33:44.578ZS-EPMC80961263394745210.1186/s13620-021-00191-5