Small Animal Dermatology: Practical Guide To Diagnostic Tests

Description:
The book deals with all of the processes involved with correct performing and interpreting of diagnostic tests and identifying the required treatment. Colour line illustrations show clearly affected areas to help the reader identify the condition. Included in the contents are useful sections on history taking, the physical examination, identifying and monitoring symptoms, performing and interpreting diagnostic tests and the treatment of canine and feline skin diseases. 'Small Animal Dermatology: A Practical Guide to Performing and Interpreting Diagnostic Tests' is an invaluable purchase for veterinary students who are beginning to learn about skin diseases, as well as for practitioners who wish to improve their diagnostic accuracy when dealing with these common presentations.

Table of Contents:
1. History taking; 2. Physical examination; 3. Dermatological problems; 4. Pruritus; 5. Alopecia; 6. Excessive scaling or greasiness; 7. Papulo.pustular eruptions; 8. Draining tracts or non-healing wounds; 9. Erosions or ulcers; 10. Changes in pigmentation; 11. Lumps and swellings; 12. Otitis; 13. Performing and interpreting diagnostic tests; 14. Treatment of canine and feline skin diseases