Dermatology for the Small Animal Practitioner (Book+CD)

1. Auflage 1999
ISBN: 978-1-893441-09-5
Verlag: Teton NewMedia

Medienkombination, Englisch, 150 Seiten, Gewicht: 340 g

Reihe: Made Easy Series

Dermatology MES is a readily usable reference for veterinary dermatology. This title provides practical guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of the skin diseases commonly seen in a practice. The organization consistently progresses from a detailed description of all diagnostic tests and procedures, to clinical evaluation of the test results, and presentation of treatment options.
Leading questions are used throughout, to focus the user on important diagnostic and therapeutic considerations. All applicable drugs are discussed and dosages provided. This text features 115 four-color illustrations for easy identification, clear step-by-step descriptions of diagnostic test and lots of tables that allow for quick access to information. The highly visual format makes this text an effective client education resource. This fast and easy to use reference guide provides an excellent, in-depth and concise survey of dermatologic diseases, diagnoses, and therapies.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Mueller, Ralf S.

Fachgebiete

• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Veterinärmedizin Veterinärmedizin: Haus- und Kleintiere

Inhaltsverzeichnis

ContentsSection 1: `How To`Dermatologic History / 2Dermatologic Examination / 11Specific Tests in small animal dermatology / 21Cytology / 21Superficial skin scrapings / 26Deep skin scrapings / 28Wood`s Lamp Examination / 30Fungal culture / 32Trichogram / 36Biopsy / 38Serum testing for allergen-specific IgE / 42Bacterial Culture / 43Patch testing / 44Diagnostic Trials / 46Elimination diet / 46Insect control trial / 48Scabies Treatment trial / 49Section 2: The Approach to Common Dermatologic PresentationsThe pruritic dog / 53The dog with papules, pustules and prusts / 58The dog with alopecia / 69The dog with nodules / 76The dog with nasal dermatitis / 83The cat with miliary dermatitis / 87The cat with noninflammatory alopecia / 92The cat with lesions of the eosinophilic granuloma complex / 96The cat with nodules / 100The patient with otitis externa / 107Section 3: TreatmentsShampoo therapy of various skin conditions / 115Treatment of bacterial infection / 118Treatment of pruritus / 123Allergen-specific immunotherapy / 123Antihistamines / 125Essential fatty acids / 128Glucocorticoids / 129Treatment of fungal infections / 130Ectoparasiticidal agents / 133Insect control trials and individual management ofpatients with flea-bite hypersensitivity / 136Immunosuppressive therapy / 141Treatment of alopecia due to hormonal diseases and follicular dysplasia / 144AppendicesA. Breed Predilections / 145B. Questionnaire / 149Recommended Readings / 151