Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine
Volume 17, Issue 2 , Pages 114-123 , April 2008

Diagnosis and Treatment of Dental Disease in Pet Rodents

  • Vittorio Capello, DVM

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to: Vittorio Capello, DVM, Clinica Veterinaria S. Siro, via Lampugnano 99, 20151 Milan, Italy.

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PII: S1557-5063(08)00025-6

doi: 10.1053/j.jepm.2008.03.010

Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine
Volume 17, Issue 2 , Pages 114-123 , April 2008