A case of fatal anaphylaxis in a dog associated with a dexamethasone suppression test

Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care

Volumn 15, Issue 3, 2005, Pages 213-216

  Schaer, Michael ^a   Ginn, Pamela E ^a   Hanel, Rita M ^a,b  

^a University of Florida   (United States)

^b Florida Veterinary Specialists   (United States)

Author keywords

Glucocorticoids; Type 1 hypersensitivity

Indexed keywords

CANIS FAMILIARIS;

EID: 27744538116     PISSN: 14793261     EISSN: 14764431     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/j.1534-6935.2004.00bmi.x-i1     Document Type: Article

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