Exotic
When an ingredient in dog food is said to be "exotic", it means that this ingredient comes from a plant or animal species that is not typical or widespread in the local area or in traditional animal nutrition. Exotic ingredients can originate from other parts of the world and are often not commonly found in regional cuisine or common dog foods.
Examples of exotic ingredients could be certain fruits, vegetables, meat from non-traditional animal species or special herbs. These ingredients are sometimes used in premium or specialty foods to provide variety in the diet or to provide specific health benefits associated with these exotic ingredients.
It is important when feeding exotic ingredients to your dog that you make sure they are safe and suitable for dogs. Not all exotic ingredients are suitable for every dog, and some may even have undesirable side effects or be intolerable.
