Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research
Volume 2, Issue 3 , Pages 73-76 , May 2007

Use of fluoxetine to treat stereotypical pacing behavior in a brown bear (Ursus arctos)

  • Ebru Yalcin, DVM, PhD

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  • Nilufer Aytug, Prof Dr

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PII: S1558-7878(07)00081-0

doi: 10.1016/j.jveb.2007.04.001

Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research
Volume 2, Issue 3 , Pages 73-76 , May 2007

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