Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine
Volume 16, Issue 3 , Pages 195-197 , July 2007

Probiotics

  • Debbie Myers, DVM

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to: Debbie Myers, DVM, University of Florida, College of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, Gainesville, FL 32610.

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PII: S1557-5063(07)00091-2

doi: 10.1053/j.jepm.2007.06.008

Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine
Volume 16, Issue 3 , Pages 195-197 , July 2007

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