Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research
Volume 4, Issue 6 , Pages 230-236 , November 2009

Serum total thyroxine and thyroid stimulating hormone concentrations in dogs with behavior problems

  • Gabrielle R. Carter, BVSc, MSc, MACVSc (Behavior)

      Affiliations

    • Advanced Vetcare, Kensington, Victoria, Australia
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress reprint requests and correspondence: Dr. Gabrielle Carter, Advanced Vetcare, Level 1, 26 Robertson Street, Kensington, Victoria, Australia; 3031.
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  • J. Catherine Scott-Moncrieff, Vet MB, MS, MA Dipl ACVIM, ECVIM

      Affiliations

    • Small Animal Internal Medicine, Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana
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  • Andrew U. Luescher, DVM, PhD Dipl ACVB, ECVBM-CA

      Affiliations

    • Animal Behavior Clinic, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana
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  • George Moore, DVM, MS, PhD Dipl ACVIM, Dipl ACVPM

      Affiliations

    • Small Animal Internal Medicine, Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana

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PII: S1558-7878(09)00130-0

doi: 10.1016/j.jveb.2009.06.006

Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research
Volume 4, Issue 6 , Pages 230-236 , November 2009

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