Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine
Volume 18, Issue 3 , Pages 202-212 , July 2009

Problem Solving in Reptile Practice

  • 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
    • ,
  • Lisa A. Tell, DVM, Dip. ABVP (Avian), Dip. ACZM

      Affiliations

    • Department of Medicine and Epidemiology, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California, Davis, Davis, CA USA

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PII: S1557-5063(09)00069-X

doi: 10.1053/j.jepm.2009.06.013

Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine
Volume 18, Issue 3 , Pages 202-212 , July 2009

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