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Cold critters: Understanding hypothermia

Likely, you've had some experience with patients with hypothermia, but how well do you understand the condition? This specialist lays out the mechanics of hypothermia and the many potential complications associated with it.

Feb 1, 2012
By: Christopher G. Byers, DVM, DACVECC, DACVIM (small animal internal medicine)
VETERINARY MEDICINE

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