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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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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Joyce, Judith
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Chichester, West Sussex ; Ames, Iowa : Wiley-Blackwell, 2010.
Subjects:
Veterinary dermatology > Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Pet medicine > Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Skin Diseases > veterinary.
Animals, Domestic.
Skin Diseases > diagnosis.
Skin Diseases > therapy.
Pets.
Handbook.
Table of Contents:
  • Terminology and glossary
  • Lesions
  • Investigation and diagnosis
  • The pruritic patient
  • The scaling patient
  • The alopecic patient
  • Management of diseases presenting with spots (papules, pustules, vesicles and bullae)
  • Approach to changes in pigmentation
  • Management of raised and ulcerative skin lesions
  • Diseases caused by ectoparasites
  • Skin disease caused by micro-organisms
  • Hypersensitivity dermatitis
  • Management of immune-mediated disease
  • Endocrine disease
  • Disorders of the pilosebaceous unit (hair follicle disorders)
  • Neoplastic skin disease
  • Other skin diseases
  • The foot
  • Skin disease affecting the perianal region
  • Ear disease
  • Periocular skin disease
  • Dermatoses affecting the muzzle
  • Management of facial lesions
  • Management of skin disease affecting the legs
  • Management of diseases affecting mainly the trunk and dorsum
  • Treatment of primary skin disease
  • Treatment of presenting signs
  • Use and abuse of glucocorticoids
  • Topical treatments.