Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine
Volume 16, Issue 4 , Pages 210-224 , October 2007

Dermatology in Reptiles

  • Emily Hoppmann, DVM

      Affiliations

    • St. Matthew’s University, School of Veterinary Medicine, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands BWI.
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to: Emily Hoppmann, DVM, Associate Veterinarian, Two Notch Road Animal Clinic, 10262 Two Notch Rd, Columbia, SC 29229.
    • ,
  • Heather Wilson Barron, DVM, Dip. ABVP (Avian)

      Affiliations

    • Two Notch Road Animal Clinic, Columbia, SC USA

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PII: S1557-5063(07)00151-6

doi: 10.1053/j.jepm.2007.10.001

Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine
Volume 16, Issue 4 , Pages 210-224 , October 2007

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