Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine
Volume 16, Issue 1 , Pages 38-44 , January 2007

Behavior Problems in Pet Rabbits

  • Sharon L. Crowell-Davis, DVM, PhD, DACVB

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to: Dr. Sharon L Crowell-Davis, University of Georgia, College of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Anatomy and Radiology, Athens, GA 30602.

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PII: S1557-5063(06)00180-7

doi: 10.1053/j.jepm.2006.11.022

Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine
Volume 16, Issue 1 , Pages 38-44 , January 2007

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