Acta Vet. Brno 2022, 91: 363-373

https://doi.org/10.2754/avb202291040363

Effectiveness of therapy with low-dosage masitinib on pulmonary hypertension in dogs: a pilot study

Yu Sahashi1,2, Yoshiaki Hikasa2

1Sahashi Veterinary Hospital, Inagawa, Kawabe-gun, Hyogo, Japan
2Tottori University, Joint Graduate School of Veterinary Sciences, Department of Clinical Veterinary Science, Tottori, Japan

Received May 23, 2022
Accepted October 10, 2022

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