Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine
Volume 18, Issue 3 , Pages 174-180 , July 2009

Evidence in Exotic Animal Practice: A “How-To Guide”

  • Paul M. Gibbons, DVM, MS, Dip. ABVP (Avian)

      Affiliations

    • Exotic Species Specialty Service, Animal Emergency Center and Specialty Services, Glendale, WI USA
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to: Paul M. Gibbons, DVM, MS, Dip. ABVP (Avian), Exotic Species Specialty Service, Animal Emergency Center and Specialty Services, 2100 W. Silver Spring Dr, Glendale, WI 53201
    • ,
  • J. Mayer, Dr. med.vet, MSc, MRCVS

      Affiliations

    • Department of Clinical Sciences, Exotic Service, Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine, N. Grafton, MA USA

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PII: S1557-5063(09)00066-4

doi: 10.1053/j.jepm.2009.06.011

Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine
Volume 18, Issue 3 , Pages 174-180 , July 2009

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