Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research
Volume 2, Issue 3 , Pages 68-72 , May 2007

“Didy,” a clinical case of cognitive dysfunction syndrome

  • Moisés Heiblum, DVM

      Affiliations

    • From a private practice in small animal behavior, México D.F., Mexico
    • Department of Ethology and Fauna, Veterinary Hospital, Veterinary Faculty, National Autonomous University of Mexico, México D.F., Mexico.
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress reprint requests and correspondence: Moisés Heiblum, DVM, Tabachines 15, Jardines de San Mateo 53240, Naucalpan, Mexico.
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  • Rocio Labastida, DVM

      Affiliations

    • Private practice, México D.F., Mexico
    • ,
  • Gilberto Chavez Gris, DVM, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Pathology, Veterinary Faculty, National Autonomous University of Mexico, México D.F., Mexico
    • ,
  • Alberto Tejeda, DVM, MSC

      Affiliations

    • Department of Ethology and Fauna, Veterinary Hospital, Veterinary Faculty, National Autonomous University of Mexico, México D.F., Mexico.

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PII: S1558-7878(07)00134-7

doi: 10.1016/j.jveb.2007.05.002

Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research
Volume 2, Issue 3 , Pages 68-72 , May 2007

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