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Owner-Reported Detection and Risk Factors of Canine Osteoarthritis: A Cross-Sectional Study Cover

Owner-Reported Detection and Risk Factors of Canine Osteoarthritis: A Cross-Sectional Study

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|Feb 2026

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Language: English
Submitted on: Jun 30, 2025
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Accepted on: Sep 5, 2025
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Published on: Feb 25, 2026
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