A Colour Handbook of Skin Diseases of the Dog and Cat UK Version

Summary

Following the success and critical acclaim for the first edition, this second edition of Skin Diseases of the Dog and Cat has been equally well accepted, by reviewers and readers alike.

The strengths of the first edition have been preserved:

• Problem-oriented approach; the book is arranged in twelve chapters covering dermatoses classified by their principle presenting sign
• Concise systematically structured text; definition, etiology and pathogenesis, clinical features, differential diagnoses, diagnostic tests, management
• Focus is on clinical practice and the need to explain the disease to the owner
• Superb and generously sized color photographs and diagrams
• Clear user-friendly design—one condition per page or spread of pages
• Referenced throughout to give the clinician access to the literature

Within the framework and in light of the exponential growth of information in small animal dermatology since first publication, the authors have revised the entire text for the new second edition, added twenty-one new sections and one hundred and thirty-one new color photos. The result is a handbook that is practical, extensive and up-to-date in its content, beautifully illustrated and designed. The new second edition is of value to veterinary practitioners and students, veterinary nurses and technicians.

Table of Contents

Pruritic dermatoses
Nodular dermatoses
Ulcerative dermatoses
Papular and pustular dermatoses
Diseases characterised by sinus formation
Diseases characterised by crust and scale
Environmental dermatoses
Focal alopecia
Pigmentary abnormalities
Hormone-related dermatoses
Otitis externa
Disorders of the nails

Reviews

"The second edition of this handbook ticks all the boxes... Descriptions are precise, concise and up to date... A well conceived textbook that contains many excellent pictures... the quality of the pictures is faultless. For veterinary surgeons in practice with an established grounding in dermatology, I think it will be an excellent addition to their library"
--Veterinary Times

"Each condition is defined clearly... well illustrated with high-quality colour photographs... the text reads well and is concise... is up to date and uniformly well researched and referenced... of value to enthusiastic undergraduates... and to anyone in general practice with an interest in dermatology."
--Veterinary Record, March 2010

"... the amount of detail in this book is ideal for the general practitioner... thoroughly recommended"
--myvetstream.com