Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine
Volume 16, Issue 2 , Pages 88-94 , April 2007

Enucleation of Exotic Pets

  • Bradford J. Holmberg, DVM, PhD, Dip. ACVO

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to: Bradford J. Holmberg, Veterinary Referral Centre, 48 Notch Road, Little Falls, NJ 07424.

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PII: S1557-5063(07)00035-3

doi: 10.1053/j.jepm.2007.03.011

Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine
Volume 16, Issue 2 , Pages 88-94 , April 2007