Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine
Volume 16, Issue 2 , Pages 118-121 , April 2007

Pentoxifylline

  • Theresa Baumgartner, DVM

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to: Dr. Theresa Baumgartner, School of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA 70803.

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PII: S1557-5063(07)00040-7

doi: 10.1053/j.jepm.2007.03.002

Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine
Volume 16, Issue 2 , Pages 118-121 , April 2007

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