By Dawn Logas
Diagnostics and Therapy in Veterinary Dermatologyย presentsย thoroughย coverage of theย latest discoveries, drugs, and treatmentsย forย dermatologicย conditions in animals. Chapters written byย experts in each respective areaย ofย veterinaryย dermatologyย contain up-to-date information onย newย diagnostic tools and tests,ย autoimmune diseases, parasitic and fungal infections,ย medical management of acute and chronicย conditions, alternativeย dermatologicย therapies,ย and more.
Offering practical solutions for both specialist and general practice veterinarians dealing with dermatology cases, this wide-ranging resource also addresses antibiotic resistance and misuse, the availability of foods for elimination diet trials, problems with generic drugs, emerging infectious diseases, and other important problems currently facing the profession. Throughout the text, veterinary practitioners are provided with real-world guidance on improving how they work up their dermatology cases and strengthening communication between the primary care veterinarian and the dermatologist.
Covering the very latest developments in the field,ย Diagnostics and Therapy in Veterinary Dermatology is essential reading for veterinary dermatologists, veterinary students, and any veterinary general practitioner with a dermatology caseload.
Features
Features:
- Focuses on cats and dogs
- Includesย numerousย high-quality clinical photographsย illustrating allย keyย concepts
- Coversย topics such asย how to use your nursing staff to the fullest,ย theย One Healthย movement, and howย changing climateย isย increasing theย spread ofย certain dermatologicย diseases
- Discusses approaches forย buildingย aย better working relationship between clients, primary care veterinarians and dermatologists
- Provides insights on the future of technology in the diagnosis and treatment of dermatologic diseases
Table of Contents
Table ofย Contents:
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The Skin as an Immune Organ
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How to Get the Most Out of Your Dermatologic History and Examination
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New Diagnostic Tools and Tests for Dermatology
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When, Where, and How to Biopsy Skin
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Antimicrobial-Resistant Staphylococcal Infection
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Fungal and Oomycete Infections
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Parasitic Infections
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Emerging Infectious Diseases in Veterinary Dermatology
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Canine Hypersensitivities
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Feline Hypersensitivities
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Common and Emerging Autoimmune Diseases
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Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases with Dermatologic Manifestations
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Medical Management of Acute and Chronic Otitis
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What Is the Difference Between Brand Name, Generic, and Compounded Drugs?
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Topical Therapies
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Antimicrobial Resistance
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Omega-3 Fatty Acids: Whatโs New?
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Immunopharmacology
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Allergen Immunotherapy
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Biologic Therapies for Dermatologic Use
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Use of Lasers in Dermatology
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Unconventional and Plant-Based Therapies
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Sedation, Anesthesia, and Pain Management in Small Animal Dermatology
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How Your Nursing Staff Can Improve Efficiency and Compliance in the Management of Dermatologic Cases
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Communication Between the Client, Primary Care Practitioner, and Dermatologist
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The Future of Technology and Computers in Veterinary Medicine
Index