Keeping cats safe
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Nicola Bates has worked in human and veterinary toxicology for 25 years and has been with the Veterinary Poisons Information Service (VPIS) since it started. As well as providing emergency advice via the telephone she has written extensively on veterinary toxicology. In addition to service provision, she is involved in training of VPIS staff and veterinary professionals. She is currently the congress abstract editor for the European Association of Poisons Centres and Clinical Toxicologists (EAPCCT). Nicola Bates BSc (Brunel) BSc (Open) MSc MA Paracetamol poisoning in cats
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تاریخ انتشار 2015