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Scientific Articles

Comparison of specific gravity analysis of feline and canine urine, using five refractometers, to pycnometric analysis and total solids by drying

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Pages 254-259 | Received 10 Feb 2014, Accepted 08 Dec 2014, Published online: 08 Jun 2015

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