Acupuncture therapy in small animal practice

Compendium on Continuing Education for the Practicing Veterinarian

Volumn 19, Issue 11, 1997, Pages 1233-1244

  Altman, Sheldon ^a  

^a VCA Shoreline Veterinary Referral Emergency Center   (United States)

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EID: 0006374077     PISSN: 01931903     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
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