This comprehensive handbook summarizes dermatological drugs for feline and canine patients. It covers oral, topical and injectable medications suitable for cats and dogs. Vital information given for each drug includes: indications, contraindications, mechanism of action, dosage, formulations, side-effects, drug interactions and monitoring. Both American and European trade names are provided alongside generic names for ease of reference.The book is divided into 4 sections. The first covers systemic dermatological agents. The second section presents topical dermatological agents. The third section covers allergen-specific immunotherapy. The fourth section lists dermatological conditions and the drugs commonly used to treat each disease, and directs the reader to the information on those drugs.
Canine and Feline Dermatology Drug Handbook is an essential reference for quick daily use in a clinical setting. Ideal for veterinarians in first opinion practice as well as those specializing in dermatology.
KEY FEATURES
* Lists drugs alphabetically for treatment of dermatological diseases in dogs and cats
* Covers oral, topical and injectable drugs
* Includes both American and European trade names
* Written by dermatology and pharmacology specialists
* Presented in an easy-to-use reference format

Preface
Acknowledgments
Abbreviations and Conversions
Section 1: Systemic Drugs
Antibacterials, Beta-lactam
Antibacterials, Fluoroquinolones
Antibacterials, Lincosamides
Antibacterials, Macrolides
Antibacterials, Potentiated Sulfonamides
Antibacterials, Tetracyclines
Antibacterials, Miscellaneous
Antifungals
Antihistamines
Anti-inflammatory Agents
Anti-inflammatory Agents, Glucocorticoids
Antineoplastic/Chemotherapeutic Agents
Antiparasitic Agents
Antivirals
Behavior Modifying Drugs, Opioid Antagonists
Behavior Modifying Drugs, Selective Serotonin
Reuptake Inhibitors
Behavior Modifying Drugs, Tricyclic
Antidepressants
Hormones
Immunomodulatory Agents, Immunostimulant
Immunomodulatory Agents, Immunosuppressive
Neuropathic, Analgesic Agent
Nutritional Supplements
Retinoids, Synthetic
Tranquilizers, CNS Depressants, Benzodiazepines
Vitamins
Section 2: Topical Agents
Antipruritic Agents, Non-Corticosteroid
Anti-Inflammatory Agents
Corticosteroids
Non-Corticosteroids
Antimicrobials
Antibacterial Agents
Antiseptic Agents
Antifungal Agents
Antiseborrheic Agents
Immunomodulatory Agents
Retinoids
Antiparasitic Agents
Miscellaneous
Otic Preparations
Section 3: Allergen-Specific Immunotherapy
Section 4: Skin Diseases and Suggested Treatment
Hypersensitivity Disorders
Autoimmune Skin Diseases
Sterile Inflammatory/Immune-Mediated Skin Diseases
Parasitic Skin Diseases
Fungal Skin Disorders
Endocrine Skin Disorders
Keratinization Disorders
Pyodermas
Miscellaneous
References
Index