The seizuring cat. Diagnostic work-up and therapy

Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery

Volumn 11, Issue 5, 2009, Pages 385-394

  Bailey, Kerry Smith ^a   Dewey, Curtis W ^b  

^a Oradell Animal Hospital   (United States)

^b Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine ^*  (United States)

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[No Author keywords available]

Indexed keywords

CANIS FAMILIARIS; FELIDAE;

EID: 64749104020     PISSN: 1098612X     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.jfms.2009.03.006     Document Type: Review

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