Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine
Volume 17, Issue 2 , Pages 78-86 , April 2008

Clinical Technique: Normal Dental Radiography of Rabbits, Guinea Pigs, and Chinchillas

  • Margherita Gracis, DVM, Dip. AVDC, Dip. EVDC

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to: Margherita Gracis, DVM, Dip. AVDC, Dip. EVDC, Clinica Veterinaria Città di Codogno, Viale Trieste 24, 26845 Codogno (Lodi), Italy.

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PII: S1557-5063(08)00019-0

doi: 10.1053/j.jepm.2008.03.004

Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine
Volume 17, Issue 2 , Pages 78-86 , April 2008