Saunders Solutions in Veterinary Practice: Small Animal Dermatology

by Patel, Anita

• ISBN13: 9780702028700
• ISBN10: 0702028703
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-06-01
• Publisher: SAUNDERS W B CO

Summary

This title is directed primarily towards health care professionals outside of the United States. For most dermatological conditions several treatment and/or management options are available, making the situation even more complicated. Small Animal Dermatology is a handy reference for these cases and encourages the practitioner to pursue a definitive diagnosis and plan effective management even if the condition can not be cured. Unique new cased-based approach relating essential theory to clinical practice Modern, highly designed and illustrated so key information can be seen at a glance Self testing, MCQs and remediation means these books are ideally suited for CPD or as an exam revision aid Essential for all general small animal veterinary practitioners and students This is a series of must-have practical handbooks covering specific veterinary problems using a unique, consistent, cased-based approach. From simple routine first opinion cases to referrals and more complex clinical scenarios, the series provides the essential knowledge that will lead to improved skills and practice for veterinary practitioners undertaking clinical professional development or students nearing the end of their courses and needing a vital examination revision aid. New case-based approach helps relate essential theory to the real world of the busy clinic Each case outlines: initial presentation, clinical signs, examination techniques, differential diagnoses, treatment options, clinical tips and relevant nursing information Highly illustrated using full colour throughout so key information can be found at a glance Numerous self-assessment tests and multiple choice questions with remediation Ideally suited for CPD and as an exam revision aid

Table of Contents

The dermatology consultation	p. 1
Laboratory tests	p. 6
Pruritus with Papules and/or Crusting and/or Scaling
Introduction to pruritus - pathogenesis and evolution of lesions	p. 21
Sarcoptic mange	p. 23
Flea allergic dermatitis	p. 28
Atopic dermatitis	p. 35
Malassezia dermatitis	p. 45
Cheyletiellosis	p. 49
Dermatophytosis in a Jack Russell terrier	p. 54
Dermatophytosis in a guinea-pig	p. 60
Adverse food reaction	p. 67
Scale and Crust Without Pruritus
Introduction to crusting and scaling	p. 77
Scaling dermatoses
Sebaceous adenitis	p. 80
Exfoliative dermatitis with thymoma	p. 85
Epitheliotropic lymphoma	p. 90
Cheyletiellosis in a rabbit	p. 95
Crusting dermatoses
Pemphigus foliaceus in a cat	p. 103
Metabolic epidermal necrosis	p. 111
Zinc-responsive dermatosis	p. 116
Alopecia
Introduction to alopecia	p. 123
Symmetric alopecia
Feline symmetrical alopecia	p. 127
Hypothyroidism	p. 133
Colour dilution alopecia	p. 140
Alopecia X in a Pomeranian	p. 144
Canine recurrent flank alopecia	p. 150
Multifocal alopecia
Demodicosis	p. 154
Staphylococcal pyoderma	p. 161
Dermatophytosis	p. 169
Alopecia areata	p. 176
Lymphoma in a hamster	p. 181
Alopecia with systemic signs
Feline paraneoplastic alopecia	p. 188
Ulcerative and Erosive Dermatoses
Introduction to ulcerative and erosive dermatoses	p. 195
Erythema multiforme	p. 198
Vasculitis	p. 203
Familial canine dermatomyositis	p. 210
Feline eosinophilic plaque	p. 215
Head and neck pruritus	p. 222
Fly strike in a rabbit (myiasis)	p. 227
Pigmentary Disorders
Introduction to skin and hair pigmentation	p. 241
Vitiligo in two dogs	p. 244
Uveodermatological syndrome	p. 248
Lentigo simplex	p. 253
Hyperpigmentation due to hypothyroidism	p. 255
Cutaneous Nodules or Swellings With or Without Draining Sinus Tracts
Introduction to cutaneous nodules and swelling	p. 263
Acral lick dermatitis	p. 265
Sterile pyogranulomatous nodular dermatitis	p. 270
Feline mycobacterial disease	p. 274
Multiple canine mast cell tumours	p. 281
Histiocytoma	p. 287
Dermatoses Affecting Specific Sites
Dermatoses of specific sites	p. 293
Face
Feline cowpox virus infection	p. 296
Eosinophilic folliculitis and furunculosis	p. 300
Cutaneous lupus erythematosus	p. 303
Feet
Feline plasma cell pododermatitis	p. 309
Digital squamous cell carcinoma	p. 312
Claws
Lupoid onychodystrophy	p. 316
Ears
Otitis externa and otitis media in a dog	p. 322
Appendices	p. 333
Antibacterials used in veterinary dermatology	p. 340
Basic list of equipment required	p. 343
List of diseases by presenting signs	p. 345
Shampoo therapy	p. 349
Zoonoses	p. 351
Further reading	p. 354
Index	p. 367
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