Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine
Volume 18, Issue 2 , Pages 156-159 , April 2009

Lactulose

  • Gwendolyn Jankowski, DVM

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to: Gwendolyn Jankowski, DVM, Louisiana State University, School of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Skip Bertman Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70803

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doi: 10.1053/j.jepm.2009.04.009

Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine
Volume 18, Issue 2 , Pages 156-159 , April 2009

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