Topics in Companion Animal Medicine
Volume 23, Issue 4 , Pages 207-215 , November 2008

Critical Care Nutrition for Feline Patients

  • Sally C. Perea, DVM, MS, DACVN

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    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondences to: Sally C. Perea, DVM, MS, DACVN, Davis Veterinary Medical Consulting, PC, 707 Fourth St, Ste 307, Davis, CA 95616

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doi: 10.1053/j.tcam.2008.08.001

Topics in Companion Animal Medicine
Volume 23, Issue 4 , Pages 207-215 , November 2008

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