BSAVA Manual of Canine and Feline Dermatology, 3rd Edition

Dermatology constitutes a large percentage of the daily caseload in small animal practice and can represent a challenge for the busy practitioner as many different diseases have similar presenting signs. Thus, a solid understanding of how to logically and sequentially approach a dermatological case is essential for a successful outcome. The BSAVA Manual of Canine and Feline Dermatology begins by providing the reader with a grounding in examination and investigative techniques. The second section of the Manual provides a problem-oriented approach to the common dermatological conditions encountered in practice, including erosions and ulcerations, focal and multifocal alopecia and pruritus. The final part of the Manual covers the major skin diseases of dogs and cats caused by bacteria, yeast, fungi and parasites. Dermatology constitutes a large percentage of the daily caseload in small animal practice and can represent a challenge for the busy practitioner as many different diseases have similar presenting signs. Thus, a solid understanding of how to approach a dermatologival case logically and sequentially is essential for a successful outcome. The BSAVA manual of Canine and Feline Dermatology begins by providing the reader with a grounding in examination and investigative techniques. The second section of the Manual provides a unique problem-oriented approach to the common dermatological conditions encountered in practice, including erosions and ulcerations, focal and multifocal alopecia, and pruritis. The final part of the Manual covers the major skin diseases of dogs and cats caused by bacteria, yeasts, fungi and other parasites. Dermatological complaints account for a large proportion of consultations and there have been rapid advances in our understanding of long-described diseases. Building on the success of previous editions, this new edition concentrates on the common clinical skin diseases seen in dogs and cats