Acta Vet. Brno 2024, 93: 405-415

https://doi.org/10.2754/avb202493040405

Canine cerebral circulation: a review

Igor Šulla1, Slavomír Horňák2

1Department of Morphological Disciplines, University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy, Košice, Slovakia
2Small Animal Clinic, University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy, Košice, Slovakia

Received April 15, 2024
Accepted December 12, 2024

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