Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine
Volume 15, Issue 3 , Pages 210-217 , July 2006

Techniques for Drug Delivery in Reptiles and Amphibians

  • John M. Sykes IV, DVM
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  • Cheryl B. Greenacre, DVM, Dip. ABVP (Avian)

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to: Corresponding author: Dr. Cheryl Greenacre, Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, 2407 River Drive, C247, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN 37996.

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PII: S1557-5063(06)00064-4

doi: 10.1053/j.jepm.2006.06.007

Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine
Volume 15, Issue 3 , Pages 210-217 , July 2006

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