Brachycephalic syndrome in dogs

Compendium on Continuing Education for the Practicing Veterinarian

Volumn 25, Issue 1, 2003, Pages 48-55

  Koch, Daniel A ^a   Arnold, Susanne ^a   Hubler, Madeleine ^a   Montavon, Pierre M ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF ZURICH   (Switzerland)

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ANIMALIA; CANIS FAMILIARIS;

EID: 0037286480     PISSN: 01931903     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Article

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