Basic Approach to Veterinary Care

Ferrets, Rabbits, and Rodents: Clinical Medicine and Surgery

Volumn , Issue , 2012, Pages 13-26

  Quesenberry, Katherine E ^b   Orcutt, Connie ^a  

^a Putnam Veterinary Clinic   (United States)

^b NONE

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EID: 84882843160     PISSN: None     EISSN: None     Source Type: Book    
DOI: 10.1016/B978-1-4160-6621-7.00002-6     Document Type: Chapter

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