Dermatologic Diseases

Ferrets, Rabbits, and Rodents: Clinical Medicine and Surgery

Volumn , Issue , 2012, Pages 232-244

  Hess, Laurie ^a   Tater, Kathy ^b,c  

^a Veterinary Center for Birds and Exotics   (United States)

^b HARVARD SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH   (United States)

^c TUFTS UNIVERSITY   (United States)

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EID: 84882926152     PISSN: None     EISSN: None     Source Type: Book    
DOI: 10.1016/B978-1-4160-6621-7.00018-X     Document Type: Chapter

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