Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine
Volume 16, Issue 1 , Pages 49-51 , January 2007

Cardiovascular Disease in Hamsters: Review and Retrospective Study

  • Robert E. Schmidt, DVM, PhD, DACVP

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to: Dr. Robert E. Schmidt, Zoo/Exotic Pathology Service, PO Box 267, Greenview, CA 96037.
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  • Drury R. Reavill, DVM, Dip. ABVP, (Avian), DACVP

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PII: S1557-5063(06)00182-0

doi: 10.1053/j.jepm.2006.11.009

Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine
Volume 16, Issue 1 , Pages 49-51 , January 2007

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