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JOHN WILEY Diagnostics And Therapy In Veterinary Dermatology (Hb 2021) by LOGAS D.
Diagnostics and Therapy in Veterinary Dermatology presents thorough coverage of the latest discoveries, drugs, and treatments for dermatologic conditions in animals. Chapters written by experts in each respective area of veterinary dermatology contain up-to-date information on new diagnostic tools and tests, autoimmune diseases, parasitic and fungal infections, medical management of acute and chronic conditions, alternative dermatologic therapies, 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. Edited by a leading board-certified dermatologist, this volume: Focuses on cats and dogsIncludes numerous high-quality clinical photographs illustrating all key concepts Covers topics such as how to use your nursing staff to the fullest, the One Health movement, and how changing climate is increasing the spread of certain dermatologic diseases Discusses approaches for building a better working relationship between clients, primary care veterinarians and dermatologistsProvides insights on the future of technology in the diagnosis and treatment of dermatologic diseases Covering the very latest developments in the field, Diagnostics and Therapy in Veterinary Dermatology is essential reading for veterinary dermatologists, veterinary students, and any veterinary general practitioner with a dermatology caseload. ForewordAcknowledgmentsList of contributorsChapter 1: The skin as an immune organDomenico Santoro and Megan BoydChapter 2: How to get the most out of your dermatologic history and examinationMichelle Woodward O'GormanChapter 3: New diagnostic tools and tests for dermatologyAmelia WhiteChapter 4: When, where, and how to biopsy skinDawn LogasChapter 5: Antibiotic-resistant staphylococcal infectionsChristine L. CainChapter 6: Fungal and oomycete infectionsDarcie KunderChapter 7: Parasitic infectionsCatlin ContrearyChapter 8: Emerging infectious diseases in veterinary dermatologyAna Milena Carmona-GilChapter 9: Canine hypersensitivitiesRosanna MarsellaChapter 10: Feline hypersensitivitiesCecilia FribergChapter 11: Common and emerging autoimmune diseasesRebekah WestermeyerChapter 12: Endocrine and metabolic diseases with dermatologic manifestationsKatherine DoerrChapter 13: Medical management of acute and chronic otitisDawn LogasChapter 14: What is the difference between brand name, generic, and compounded drugs?Mark G. PapichChapter 15: Topical therapiesDawn LogasChapter 16: Antibiotic resistanceLeah D. Blondeau and Joseph M. BlondeauChapter 17: Omega-3 fatty acids: What's new?Dawn LogasChapter 18: ImmunopharmacologyDomenico Santoro and Megan BoydChapter 19: Allergen-specific immunotherapyNatalie Gedon and Ralf MuellerChapter 20: Biologic therapies for dermatologic useValerie FadokChapter 21: Use of lasers in dermatologyJason B. PieperChapter 22: Unconventional and plant-based therapiesDawn LogasChapter 23: Sedation, anesthesia, and pain management in small animal dermatologyLuisito S. PabloChapter 24: How your nursing staff can improve efficiency and compliance in the management of dermatologic casesJudy LethbridgeChapter 25: Communication between the client, primary care practitioner, and dermatologistJoAnn StewartChapter 26: The future of technology and computers in veterinary medicineCeara Byrne and Jacob LogasIndex