Notes on small animal dermatology /

"Part of the popular 'Notes On' series, this book is full of practical advice and information on diagnosing and treating common dermatological problems in small animals. The rapid reference format is designed to help you locate information as quickly as possible. Information on common...

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Main Author: Joyce, Judith.
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Chichester, West Sussex ; Ames, Iowa : Blackwell Pub., 2010.
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  • Machine generated contents note: INTRODUCTION.SECTION I (the basic tools).1 Terminology and glossary.2 Lesions and descriptive terms.3. Investigation and diagnosis.SECTION 2 - PROBLEM ORIENTATED APPROACH TO THE SKIN CASE.4. The pruritic patient.5. The scaling patient.6. Hair loss.7.Pyoderma.8.Changes in pigmentation.9.Nodular skin disease.SECTION 3 -AETIOLOGICAL APPROACH TO SKIN DISEASE.10.Skin disease caused by ectoparasites.11.Skin disease caused by micro-organisms.12.Skin disease caused by hypersensitivity.13.Immune-mediated skin disease.14.Endocrine skin disease.15. Diseases of the pilosebaceous unit.16.Skin diseases associated with metabolic disorders.Skin Neoplasia to Miscellaneous skin disorders. (6-10 colour plates).SECTION 4 ANATOMICALLY LOCALISED SKIN DISEASES.17. Feet.18. Perianal region.19. Ears.20. Eyes.21. Mouth.22. Face.23. Legs to include Acral lick dermatitis.SECTION 5 TREATMENT.26. Treatment of primary skin disease.27.Treatment of presenting signs and complicating factors.28. Use and abuse of glucocorticoids in skin disease.29.Topical treatments.Further Reading.