Diagnostic Techniques in Veterinary Dermatology 1st Edition

Your Essential Guide to Veterinary Dermatology Diagnostics

This book is the first to be devoted solely to the techniques used to investigate skin problems in animals. This practical everyday reference for veterinary practitioners focuses on contemporary techniques for investigating skin problems in small animals, horses, and exotic pets, offering clear, step-by-step guidance on how to perform tests and interpret their results.

Key Features

• First of Its Kind: The book is the first to be devoted solely to the techniques used to investigate skin problems in animals, making it a unique and valuable resource.
• Hands-On Guide: This hands-on guide demonstrates how to carry out and interpret a huge range of dermatology tests, as well as how to avoid common mistakes and pitfalls.
• Comprehensive Coverage: Key topics include looking for parasites, hair plucks and trichograms, dermoscopy, cytology, fungal and bacterial cultures, histopathology, allergy testing, and genetic tests.
• Extensive Visuals: It features full-color photographs and illustrations throughout, which visually complement the step-by-step guidance.
• Broad Audience: It is a valuable working resource for busy practitioners, veterinary nurses and technicians, and an ideal reference for veterinary students and specialists in-training.