Drinking water additive decreases plaque and calculus accumulation in cats

Journal of Veterinary Dentistry

Volumn 23, Issue 2, 2006, Pages 79-82

  Clarke, David E ^a  

^a Dental Care for Pets   (Australia)

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EID: 33745756218     PISSN: 08987564     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/089875640602300203     Document Type: Article

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