How often do veterinarians assess the bodyweight and body condition of dogs?

Veterinary Record

Volumn 163, Issue 17, 2008, Pages 503-505

  German, A J ^a   Morgan, L E ^b  

^a MRCVS ^*

^b UNIVERSITY OF LIVERPOOL   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

[No Author keywords available]

Indexed keywords

ANIMALIA; CANIS FAMILIARIS;

EID: 55849129617     PISSN: 00424900     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1136/vr.163.17.503     Document Type: Article

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