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<p>Foreword</p> <p>Acknowledgments</p> <p>List of contributors</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p>Chapter 1: The skin as an immune organ</p> <p>Domenico Santoro and Megan Boyd</p> <p> </p> <p>Chapter 2: How to get the most out of your dermatologic history and examination</p> <p>Michelle Woodward O’Gorman</p> <p> </p> <p>Chapter 3: New diagnostic tools and tests for dermatology</p> <p>Amelia White</p> <p> </p> <p>Chapter 4: When, where, and how to biopsy skin</p> <p>Dawn Logas</p> <p> </p> <p>Chapter 5: Antibiotic-resistant staphylococcal infections</p> <p>Christine L. Cain</p> <p> </p> <p>Chapter 6: Fungal and oomycete infections</p> <p>Darcie Kunder</p> <p> </p> <p>Chapter 7: Parasitic infections</p> <p>Catlin Contreary</p> <p> </p> <p>Chapter 8: Emerging infectious diseases in veterinary dermatology</p> <p>Ana Milena Carmona-Gil</p> <p> </p> <p>Chapter 9: Canine hypersensitivities</p> <p>Rosanna Marsella</p> <p> </p> <p>Chapter 10: Feline hypersensitivities</p> <p>Cecilia Friberg</p> <p> </p> <p>Chapter 11: Common and emerging autoimmune diseases</p> <p>Rebekah Westermeyer</p> <p> </p> <p>Chapter 12: Endocrine and metabolic diseases with dermatologic manifestations</p> <p>Katherine Doerr</p> <p> </p> <p>Chapter 13: Medical management of acute and chronic otitis</p> <p>Dawn Logas</p> <p> </p> <p>Chapter 14: What is the difference between brand name, generic, and compounded drugs?</p> <p>Mark G. Papich</p> <p> </p> <p>Chapter 15: Topical therapies</p> <p>Dawn Logas</p> <p> </p> <p>Chapter 16: Antibiotic resistance</p> <p>  Leah D. Blondeau and Joseph M. Blondeau</p> <p> </p> <p>Chapter 17: Omega-3 fatty acids: What’s new?</p> <p>Dawn Logas</p> <p>Chapter 18: Immunopharmacology</p> <p>Domenico Santoro and Megan Boyd</p> <p> </p> <p>Chapter 19: Allergen-specific immunotherapy</p> <p>Natalie Gedon and Ralf Mueller</p> <p> </p> <p> Chapter 20: Biologic therapies for dermatologic use</p> <p>Valerie Fadok</p> <p> </p> <p>Chapter 21: Use of lasers in dermatology</p> <p>Jason B. Pieper</p> <p> </p> <p>Chapter 22: Unconventional and plant-based therapies</p> <p> Dawn Logas</p> <p> </p> <p>Chapter 23: Sedation, anesthesia, and pain management in small animal dermatology</p> <p>Luisito S. Pablo</p> <p> </p> <p>Chapter 24: How your nursing staff can improve efficiency and compliance in the management of dermatologic cases</p> <p>Judy Lethbridge</p> <p> </p> <p>Chapter 25: Communication between the client, primary care practitioner, and dermatologist</p> <p>JoAnn Stewart</p> <p> </p> <p>Chapter 26: The future of technology and computers in veterinary medicine</p> <p>                       Ceara Byrne and Jacob Logas</p> <p> </p> <p>Index</p>

<p><b>The editor</B></p> <p><b>Dawn Logas, DVM, DACVD,</b> is a Veterinary Dermatologist and founder of the Veterinary Dermatology Center in Maitland, FL, USA.

<p><b>An authoritative reference to recent advances in veterinary dermatology </b></p> <p> <i>Diagnostics and Therapy in Veterinary Dermatology</i> 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. <p>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: <ul><li>Focuses on cats and dogs</li> <li>Includes numerous high-quality clinical photographs illustrating all key concepts </li> <li>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</li> <li>Discusses approaches for building a better working relationship between clients, primary care veterinarians and dermatologists</li> <li>Provides insights on the future of technology in the diagnosis and treatment of dermatologic diseases </li></ul> <p>Covering the very latest developments in the field, <i>Diagnostics and Therapy in Veterinary Dermatology</i> is essential reading for veterinary dermatologists, veterinary students, and any veterinary general practitioner with a dermatology caseload.

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