Small Animal Dermatology: What s Your Diagnosis? provides practical information in an easy-to-reference, well-illustrated format, so that students and practicing veterinarians can develop their clinical dermatology skills and test their knowledge. It offers current diagnostic and therapeutic information on small animal skin diseases through real-world clinical cases. Organized by presenting complaint, each clinical problem is covered through case material and questions revolving around differential diagnoses, diagnostic tools, and treatment planning. Small Animal Dermatology: What's Your Diagnosis? features actual clinical cases that demonstrate common clinical presentations. It covers both common and uncommon dermatologic problems, such as alopecia, changes in skin pigmentation, causes of itch, and more. Designed to enhance clinical problem solving skills, the book can be approached as a series of mini challenges, making it an excellent primer for new clinicians as well as a resource for seasoned veterinarians. Provides information on diagnosing and treating small animal skin disease in a clinically relevant, case-based format Offers questions with detailed answers to enhance knowledge of differential diagnoses, diagnostic tools, and treatment options Takes a problem-based approach to the subject Helps practitioners and students to develop diagnostic and therapeutic skills and gain confidence Discusses dermatologic diseases ranging from common to rare Small Animal Dermatology: What's Your Diagnosis? is a helpful resource for veterinary practitioners and students to develop their skills in diagnosing and treating skin disease in dogs and cats.

Small Animal Dermatology: What's Your Diagnosis? provides practical information in an easy-to-reference, well-illustrated format, so that students and practicing veterinarians can develop their clinical dermatology skills and test their knowledge. It offers current diagnostic and therapeutic information on small animal skin diseases through real-world clinical cases. Organized by presenting complaint, each clinical problem is covered through case material and questions revolving around differential diagnoses, diagnostic tools, and treatment planning.Small Animal Dermatology: What's Your Diagnosis? features actual clinical cases that demonstrate common clinical presentations. It covers both common and uncommon dermatologic problems, such as alopecia, changes in skin pigmentation, causes of itch, and more. Designed to enhance clinical problem solving skills, the book can be approached as a series of mini challenges, making it an excellent primer for new clinicians as well as a resource for seasoned veterinarians.* Provides information on diagnosing and treating small animal skin disease in a clinically relevant, case-based format* Offers questions with detailed answers to enhance knowledge of differential diagnoses, diagnostic tools, and treatment options* Takes a problem-based approach to the subject* Helps practitioners and students to develop diagnostic and therapeutic skills and gain confidence* Discusses dermatologic diseases ranging from common to rareSmall Animal Dermatology: What's Your Diagnosis? is a helpful resource for veterinary practitioners and students to develop their skills in diagnosing and treating skin disease in dogs and cats.

Acknowledgements viiAbbreviations ixIntroduction xiSection A Alopecia 1Case 1 5Case 2 13Case 3 19Case 4 25Case 5 31Case 6 37Case 7 43Case 8 49Section B Pigmentation 55Case 9 59Case 10 65Case 11 71Case 12 75Case 13 81Case 14 87Section C Pruritus 91Case 15 95Case 16 101Case 17 105Case 18 111Case 19 115Case 20 121Section D Pustules, Crust and Scale 129Case 21 133Case 22 139Case 23 145Case 24 151Case 25 157Case 26 161Case 27 167Section E Ulceration 175Case 28 179Case 29 185Case 30 189Case 31 195Case 32 201Case 33 205Case 34 209Appendix 1: Diagnosis by Case 215Appendix 2: Recommended Reading 217Index 219