Possible behavioral effects of exogenous corticosteroids on dog behavior: A preliminary investigation

Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research

Volumn 6, Issue 6, 2011, Pages 321-327

  Notari, Lorella ^a   Mills, Daniel ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Behavior; Corticosteroids; Dog; Prednisolone; Side effects

Indexed keywords

EID: 82755162056     PISSN: 15587878     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.jveb.2011.02.004     Document Type: Article

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