This practical text on small animal dermatology provides the knowledge necessary to successfully diagnose and treat the most common skin diseases, which can account for up to 90% of veterinary consultations. This information is presented together with numerous images as well as a large number of diagnostic algorithms, which add to the practical value of the book.

Author:

CARMEN LORENTE MÉNDEZ

Carmen earned her degree and PhD in veterinary medicine at the Complutense University of Madrid (1988 and 2005). She is recognised by the European Board of Veterinary Specialisation (EBVS) as a European Specialist in Veterinary Dermatology. Dr Lorente is also a Founding Diplomate in Dermatology of the European College of Veterinary Dermatology (ECVD). She currently reconciles her clinical work and duties as the director of Adervet with her position as an international consultant in dermatology at Laboklin.

Key Features:

➜ Very helpful decision-making tool for day-to-day dermatology consultations.

➜ Clear, well-structured content provides easily referenced information.

➜ Includes diagnostic algorithms and multiple images to illustrate the processes,

as well as practical treatment guidelines.

➜ Easy to read and intended for use in clinical practice.

Table of Contents:

1. Introduction

Dermatology consultation

Seeking quality: the theory of simplicity and excellence

Theory of excellence

The theory of simplicity

2. The search for relevant information

Anamnesis: the patient’s voice

Anamnesis script

Dermatological examination: collecting objective information

Introduction

Lesion type

3. Joining the pieces to solve the diagnostic puzzle

Diagnostic algorithm: differential diagnoses accordingto the

dermatological pattern

The difficulty and importance of defining the dermatological pattern

Diagnostic algorithm for the pruritic pattern in dogs

Diagnostic algorithm for the alopecic pattern in dogs

Diagnostic algorithm for the pustular pattern in dogs

Diagnostic algorithm for keratoseborrhoeic disorders in dogs

Diagnostic algorithm for the erosive–ulcerative pattern in dogs

Diagnostic algorithm for the nodular pattern in dogs

Diagnostic algorithm for pigmentary alterations

4. A practical guide to dermatological treatments

Treatment in dermatology

Topical treatment

Treatment of ectoparasitic conditions

Treatment of pruritus

Antibiotic therapy in dermatology

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