Feline house soiling: elimination and marking behaviors.
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Although challenging at times, managing cats with elimination issues can be rewarding. The frustration in management of these cases is often a result of the lack of a proper diagnosis and random treatment application. A systematic approach to these cases should help to achieve treatment success. Also, new information should lead to further advancements in treatment.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Clinical techniques in small animal practice
دوره 19 4 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2003