Clinical Handbook on Canine Dermatology, 3rd Edition

A Novel Approach to Canine Dermatology, 3rd Edition

This book is a truly original manual of canine dermatology. It presents a novel and stimulating approach to classifying dermatoses that facilitates the clinical process. The author has developed a unique method of classifying cutaneous diseases into three groups, allowing the practitioner to work sequentially from the most common and parasitic dermatoses to the rare primary ones. The approach is further modulated by the age of the animal, distinguishing between dermatoses of young and adult dogs.

Key Features

• Sequential Diagnostic Approach: The book presents a practical, sequential approach to diagnosis, moving from common infectious and parasitic dermatoses to less common primary dermatoses.
• Age-Based Modulation: The diagnostic steps are modulated according to the age of the animal, enabling dermatoses of young dogs to be distinguished from those of adult dogs.
• Monograph Format: Common dermatoses are presented as monographs in the middle section of the handbook, with each monograph reviewing the definition, etiology, pathogenesis, epidemiology, clinical signs, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis.
• Otitis Externa: A diagnostic approach to otitis externa is proposed separately, with new information and recent advances on the topic included in this new edition.
• Histopathology: The book reviews one of the most useful but least understood dermatological complementary examination procedures: cutaneous histopathology.
• Practical and Illustrated: This practical, rigorous, and well-illustrated document provides a fertile source for students and aspiring clinicians, as well as experienced practitioners. It provides rapid access to a wide range of knowledge and data, simplifying and facilitating the diagnostic approach to dermatological cases.
• Broad Audience: This book should find a place in the clinic of every canine veterinary surgeon positioned for ready reference as the problems of canine dermatology are encountered in daily practice.