Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research
Volume 3, Issue 1 , Pages 32-38 , January 2008

A case of recurrent feline idiopathic cystitis: The control of clinical signs with behavior therapy

  • Anne Seawright, BVSc, MRCVS

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress reprint requests and correspondence: Anne Seawright, BVSc, MRCVS, Department of Clinical Veterinary Science, University of Bristol, Langford, Bristol. BS40 5DU. Tel: 0117 928 9672; Fax: 0117 928 9582.
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  • Rachel Casey, BVMS, Dip(AS)CABC, DipECVBM-CA, ILTM, MRCVS
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  • Jenna Kiddie, BSc (Hons), MSc
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  • Jane Murray, BScEcon, MSc, PhD
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  • Tim Gruffydd-Jones, BVetMed, PhD, DipECVIM-CA, MRCVS
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  • Andrea Harvey, BVSc, DSAM (Feline), DipECVIM-CA, MRCVS
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  • Angie Hibbert, BVSc, CertSAM, MRCVS
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  • Laura Owen, BVSc (Hons), MRCVS

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PII: S1558-7878(07)00231-6

doi: 10.1016/j.jveb.2007.09.008

Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research
Volume 3, Issue 1 , Pages 32-38 , January 2008

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