Pain management in cats—past, present and future. Part 2. Treatment of pain—clinical pharmacology

@article{Robertson2004PainMI,
  title={Pain management in cats—past, present and future. Part 2. Treatment of pain—clinical pharmacology},
  author={Sheilah Ann Robertson and Polly Taylor},
  journal={Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery},
  year={2004},
  volume={6},
  pages={321 - 333}
}
  • S. Robertson, P. Taylor
  • Published 1 October 2004
  • Medicine, Biology, Chemistry
  • Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery
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