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

"<i>Small Animal Dermatology: What’s Your Diagnosis?</i> is the third book in a series that uses a case-based format to improve critical thinking and clinical problem solving. This book presents 34 cases of dogs and cats with skin diseases. The cases are arranged in 5 sections on the basis of clinical sign or lesion type. Each section has a well-written summary, which alone is useful to clinicians who want to improve their clinical skills. Each case is presented in a detailed easy-to-follow manner with logical explanations of examination findings, lists of differential diagnoses, recommended diagnostic tests, and treatment plans. For some cases, the clinical findings were either unusual for a common disease or non specific and complex, which emphasizes the need to consider a thorough list of differential diagnoses. Perspective buyers are cautioned that this book was written for a United Kingdom audience, and some of the treatments described are not available in other countries such as the United States. <br />One criticism is that the images are quite small, particularly given the large amount of blank space present in the book. Dermatology is a highly visual field, so it is unfortunate that the layout and image quality were not optimized. <br />Overall, this is a useful book for those in the veterinary profession wishing to challenge and improve their dermatologic problem-solving skills. Students, technicians, and practitioners will find the cases challenging and interesting. However, it is important to note that this book should not be considered a general reference because it does not cover all dermatologic diseases and is not organized or intended to be a textbook reference."- <b>JAVMA | DEC 15, 2019 | VOL 255 | NO. 12</b>

<p><b>About the author:</b> <p><b>Jane Coatesworth</b>, M.A., Vet.M.B., Cert.V.D., MRCVS, RCVS Advanced Practitioner in Veterinary Dermatology, is Head of Dermatology at the Animal Health Trust near Newmarket, Suffolk, UK.

<p><b>WHAT'S YOUR DIAGNOSIS?</b> <p>What's Your Diagnosis? is a book series which covers key disciplines within veterinary medicine. Problem-based learning follows a comprehensive question and answer format. Clinical cases are extensively illustrated and guide the reader through a logical and practical approach to the interpretation of clinical signs, differential diagnoses and management options. <p><b>Provides a clinical, hands-on approach to small animal dermatology</b> <p><i>Small Animal Dermatology: What's Your Diagnosis?</i> 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. <p><i>Small Animal Dermatology: What's Your Diagnosis?</i> 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. <ul> <li>Provides information on diagnosing and treating small animal skin disease in a clinically relevant, case-based format</li> <li>Offers questions with detailed answers to enhance knowledge of differential diagnoses, diagnostic tools, and treatment options</li> <li>Takes a problem-based approach to the subject</li> <li>Helps practitioners and students to develop diagnostic and therapeutic skills and gain confidence</li> <li>Discusses dermatologic diseases ranging from common to rare</li> </ul> <p><i>Small Animal Dermatology: What's Your Diagnosis?</i> is a helpful resource for veterinary practitioners and students to develop their skills in diagnosing and treating skin disease in dogs and cats.

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