Diagnostics and Therapy in Veterinary Dermatology (eBook)

Dawn Logas (Herausgeber)

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2021 | 1. Auflage
272 Seiten
Wiley (Verlag)
978-1-119-68062-8 (ISBN)

Infos

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 dogs Includes 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 dermatologists Provides 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.

Autor

The editor Dawn Logas, DVM, DACVD, is a Veterinary Dermatologist and founder of the Veterinary Dermatology Center in Maitland, FL, USA.

Inhalt

Foreword

Acknowledgments

List of contributors





Chapter 1: The skin as an immune organ

Domenico Santoro and Megan Boyd



Chapter 2: How to get the most out of your dermatologic history and examination

Michelle Woodward O'Gorman



Chapter 3: New diagnostic tools and tests for dermatology

Amelia White



Chapter 4: When, where, and how to biopsy skin

Dawn Logas



Chapter 5: Antibiotic-resistant staphylococcal infections

Christine L. Cain



Chapter 6: Fungal and oomycete infections

Darcie Kunder



Chapter 7: Parasitic infections

Catlin Contreary



Chapter 8: Emerging infectious diseases in veterinary dermatology

Ana Milena Carmona-Gil



Chapter 9: Canine hypersensitivities

Rosanna Marsella



Chapter 10: Feline hypersensitivities

Cecilia Friberg



Chapter 11: Common and emerging autoimmune diseases

Rebekah Westermeyer



Chapter 12: Endocrine and metabolic diseases with dermatologic manifestations

Katherine Doerr



Chapter 13: Medical management of acute and chronic otitis

Dawn Logas



Chapter 14: What is the difference between brand name, generic, and compounded drugs?

Mark G. Papich



Chapter 15: Topical therapies

Dawn Logas



Chapter 16: Antibiotic resistance

Leah D. Blondeau and Joseph M. Blondeau



Chapter 17: Omega-3 fatty acids: What's new?

Dawn Logas

Chapter 18: Immunopharmacology

Domenico Santoro and Megan Boyd



Chapter 19: Allergen-specific immunotherapy

Natalie Gedon and Ralf Mueller



Chapter 20: Biologic therapies for dermatologic use

Valerie Fadok



Chapter 21: Use of lasers in dermatology

Jason B. Pieper



Chapter 22: Unconventional and plant-based therapies

Dawn Logas



Chapter 23: Sedation, anesthesia, and pain management in small animal dermatology

Luisito S. Pablo



Chapter 24: How your nursing staff can improve efficiency and compliance in the management of dermatologic cases

Judy Lethbridge



Chapter 25: Communication between the client, primary care practitioner, and dermatologist

JoAnn Stewart



Chapter 26: The future of technology and computers in veterinary medicine

Ceara Byrne and Jacob Logas



Index

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 8.10.2021
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Veterinärmedizin ► Klinische Fächer ► Dermatologie
• Schlagworte: Dermatologie • Tiermedizin • Veterinärdermatologie • Veterinärmedizin • Veterinärmedizin / Dermatologie • Veterinary Dermatology • Veterinary Medicine
• ISBN-10: 1-119-68062-X / 111968062X
• ISBN-13: 978-1-119-68062-8 / 9781119680628