Download or read book Small Animal Dermatology - E-Book written by Keith A. Hnilica and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2016-08-01 with total page 653 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: UPDATED! Enhanced breed predisposition information demonstrates in which dogs and cats dermatologic conditions are more likely to occur. NEW! Pattern approach dermatology content describes (with topographical images) where on the body, and in what formations, common dermatologic diseases exhibit. NEW! Updated key charts and tables, including: diseases affecting particular body regions, classification of common diseases by age of onset, and classification of symmetrically distributed disease from asymmetric disease. EXPANDED! Enhanced coverage of MRStaph and zoonotic and contagious skin diseases so you stay in the know. NEW! Additional content on how cats may present with allergic skin disease shows you how to properly diagnose feline NEW! Hundreds of new, high-quality images showcase better examples of conditions discussed in the text. UPDATED! Two thoroughly revised chapters include the most up-to-date information on differential diagnoses, algorithms, and diagnostic techniques. NEW! Co-authored by a recognized consulting dermatologist, Dr. Adam P. Patterson, making this an authoritative resource for the diagnosis of skin disease in small animals. NEW! Addition of bulleted content within each disease description informs you of specific indications of when it is necessary to culture and biopsy skin. UPDATED! The latest coverage on select diseases throughout, such as SLIT and Apoquel. NEW! Updated cutaneous lesions content with accompanying clarifying images explain what they mean and look like. UPDATED! Pyoderma content described based on the depth of disease, corresponding lesions, diagnostic/treatment plan, and common clinical entities of pyoderma fitting the depth of disease.