Small Animal Dermatology: What’s Your Diagnosis? provides practical information in an easy-to-reference, well-illustrated format, so that students and practicing veterinarians can develop their clinical dermatology skills and test their knowledge. It offers current diagnostic and therapeutic information on small animal skin diseases through real-world clinical cases. Organized by presenting complaint, each clinical problem is covered through case material and questions revolving around differential diagnoses, diagnostic tools, and treatment planning.
Small Animal Dermatology: What's Your Diagnosis? features actual clinical cases that demonstrate common clinical presentations. It covers both common and uncommon dermatologic problems, such as alopecia, changes in skin pigmentation, causes of itch, and more. Designed to enhance clinical problem solving skills, the book can be approached as a series of mini challenges, making it an excellent primer for new clinicians as well as a resource for seasoned veterinarians.
- Provides information on diagnosing and treating small animal skin disease in a clinically relevant, case-based format
- Offers questions with detailed answers to enhance knowledge of differential diagnoses, diagnostic tools, and treatment options
- Takes a problem-based approach to the subject
- Helps practitioners and students to develop diagnostic and therapeutic skills and gain confidence
- Discusses dermatologic diseases ranging from common to rare
Small Animal Dermatology: What's Your Diagnosis? is a helpful resource for veterinary practitioners and students to develop their skills in diagnosing and treating skin disease in dogs and cats.
Table of Contents
Acknowledgements vii
Abbreviations ix
Introduction xi
Section A Alopecia 1
Case 1 5
Case 2 13
Case 3 19
Case 4 25
Case 5 31
Case 6 37
Case 7 43
Case 8 49
Section B Pigmentation 55
Case 9 59
Case 10 65
Case 11 71
Case 12 75
Case 13 81
Case 14 87
Section C Pruritus 91
Case 15 95
Case 16 101
Case 17 105
Case 18 111
Case 19 115
Case 20 121
Section D Pustules, Crust and Scale 129
Case 21 133
Case 22 139
Case 23 145
Case 24 151
Case 25 157
Case 26 161
Case 27 167
Section E Ulceration 175
Case 28 179
Case 29 185
Case 30 189
Case 31 195
Case 32 201
Case 33 205
Case 34 209
Appendix 1: Diagnosis by Case 215
Appendix 2: Recommended Reading 217
Index 219