| Description |
1 online resource (199 pages) |
| Contents |
Cover; Title Page; Copyright Page; Contents; List of Contributors; Preface; Acknowledgments; Introduction; Section I The Role of the Veterinary Technician and Nurse; Chapter 1 Managing the Small Animal Dermatology Patient; Introduction; History; Dermatological Procedures; Flea Combing; Ear Cytology/Swab; Skin Cytology; Tape Prep (Especially Useful for Finding Yeast on the Skin); Sampling a Pustule; Sampling a Crust; Skin Scraping; Sarcoptes scabiei and Notoedres cati (Feline Scabies); Demodex canis, Demodex cati, Demodex injai |
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Cheyletiella spp., Demodex cornei, Demodex gatoi, Lynxacarus radovsky, Lice (Linognathus setosus, Trichodectes canis, Felicola subrostratus, etc.)Fecal Flotation; Trichography; Dermatophyte Culture; Mackenzie Brush Technique; Tape Prep Procedure; Skin Punch Biopsy; Client Education and Client Compliance; Helpful Hints to Improve Client Compliance; Capsules and Tablets; Injections; Bathing; Ear Cleaning; Handouts; Recheck Appointment Options; Phone Calls; Conclusion; References; Section II Skin and Ear Diseases; Chapter 2 Bacterial Infections; Introduction; Pathogenesis; Surface Pyodermas |
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Clinical FeaturesDiagnostic Tests; Treatment; Superficial Pyodermas; Clinical Features; Diagnostic Tests; Treatment; Deep Pyodermas; Clinical Features; Diagnostic Tests; Treatment; Client Education; Feline Bacterial Skin Infections; Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcal Infections; Conclusion; References; Recommended Reading; Chapter 3 Malassezia Dermatitis; Introduction; Clinical Features (Canine); Clinical Features (Feline); Diagnostic Tests; Treatment; Client Education; Conclusion; References; Chapter 4 Otitis Externa; Introduction; Pathogenesis; Clinical Features; Diagnostic Tests |
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TreatmentPredisposing Factors; Primary Causes; Perpetuating Factors; Ear Cleaning; Client Education; Conclusion; References; Chapter 5 Dermatophytosis; Introduction; Pathogenesis; Clinical Features; Diagnostic Tests; Woods Lamp Examination; Trichography; Fungal Culture; Fungal Culture Media and Systems; Gross Analysis and Microscopy; Common Contaminants; Safety Precautions; Biopsy/Histopathology; Polymerase Chain Reaction Test; Treatment; Topical Therapy; Systemic Antifungals; Environment; Client Education; Conclusion; References; Recommended Reading |
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Recommended Fungal Identification ReferencesSection III Allergic Skin Diseases; Chapter 6 Flea Allergy Dermatitis; Introduction; Clinical Features; Diagnostic Tests; Treatment; Client Education; Conclusion; References; Webliography; Chapter 7 Atopic Dermatitis; Introduction; Pathogenesis; Clinical Features (Canine); Clinical Features (Feline); Diagnostic Tests; Treatment; Client Education; Conclusion; References; Chapter 8 Food Hypersensitivity; Introduction; Pathogenesis; Clinical Features; Diagnostic Tests; Choosing an Elimination Diet; Performing the Diet Trial; Dietary Challenge |
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Treatment |
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Print version record |
| Subject |
Veterinary dermatology.
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Veterinary dermatology
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Schwassmann, Marcia
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Logas, Dawn
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| ISBN |
9781119108634 |
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1119108632 |
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