Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine
Volume 16, Issue 3 , Pages 146-157 , July 2007

The Progressive Syndrome of Acquired Dental Disease in Rabbits

  • Frances Margaret Harcourt-Brown, BVSc, FRCVS, RCVS recognized Specialist in Rabbit Medicine and Surgery

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to: Frances Margaret Harcourt-Brown, 30 Crab Lane, Bilton, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG1 3BE, United Kingdom.

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PII: S1557-5063(07)00086-9

doi: 10.1053/j.jepm.2007.06.003

Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine
Volume 16, Issue 3 , Pages 146-157 , July 2007