The Progressive Syndrome of Acquired Dental Disease in Rabbits

Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine

Volumn 16, Issue 3, 2007, Pages 146-157

  Harcourt Brown, Frances Margaret ^a  

^a F M Harcourt Brown   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

calcium; epiphora; malocclusion; osteoporosis; rabbit; teeth

Indexed keywords

ORYCTOLAGUS CUNICULUS;

EID: 34548763159     PISSN: 15575063     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1053/j.jepm.2007.06.003     Document Type: Article

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