Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine
Volume 15, Issue 3 , Pages 218-224 , July 2006

Comparison of Commonly Used Diets on Intake, Digestion, Growth, and Health in Captive Sugar Gliders (Petaurus breviceps)

  • Ellen S. Dierenfeld, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to: Dr. Ellen S. Dierenfeld, Center for Environmental Research and Conservation, Department of Nutrition, 2300 Southern Blvd, Bronx, NY 10460-1099.
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  • Debra Thomas, DVM
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  • Robin Ives, BS

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PII: S1557-5063(06)00065-6

doi: 10.1053/j.jepm.2006.06.008

Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine
Volume 15, Issue 3 , Pages 218-224 , July 2006