Feline Acromegaly. An essential differential diagnosis for the difficult diabetic

Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery

Volumn 12, Issue 1, 2010, Pages 15-23

  Niessen, Stijn J M ^a,b  

^a ROYAL VETERINARY COLLEGE   (United Kingdom)

^b NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY   (United Kingdom)

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EID: 72449168518     PISSN: 1098612X     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.jfms.2009.12.003     Document Type: Review

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