Effects of diet on cats with non-obstructive lower urinary tract diseases: A review

Journal of Animal Physiology and Animal Nutrition

Volumn 80, Issue 2-5, 1998, Pages 120-127

  Buffington, C ^a   Chew, D ^a  

^a OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

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FELIS CATUS;

EID: 0039990712     PISSN: 09312439     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/j.1439-0396.1998.tb00512.x     Document Type: Review

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