A Colour Handbook of Skin Diseases of the Dog and Cat UK Version (Veterinary Color Handbook Series)

Wiley, John & Sons, 2009. — 337 р. A revised edition of the best-selling book. The strengths of the First Edition have been preserved and the authors have revised the entire text for the new Second Edition, adding twenty-one new sections and a wealth of color photos. The book has a problem-oriented approach arranged in twelve chapters covering dermatoses classified by their principal presenting sign. The structured text covers definition, etiology & pathogenesis, clinical features, differential diagnoses, diagnostic tests, and management. It contains superb color photos and diagrams. The focus is on clinical practice and the need to explain the disease to the owner. Following the success and critical acclaim for the first edition, the second edition of Skin Diseases of the Dog and Cat preserves the strengths of the book: Problem-oriented approach; the book is arranged in twelve chapters covering dermatoses classified by their principle presenting sign Concise systematically structured text; definition, aetiology 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 colour 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 21 new sections and 131 new colour 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. A practical handbook, extensive and up-to-date in its content, beautifully illustrated and designed, now entirely revised text for the new second edition, adding twenty-one new sections and one hundred and thirty-one new colour photos.