Skin Diseases of the Dog and Cat [Hardcover]

Peter J. Ihrke (Author), Emily J. Walder (Author), Verena K. Affolter (Author), Thelma Lee Gross (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 19, 2005 | ISBN-10: 0632064528 | ISBN-13: 978-0632064526 | Edition: 2

Diagnosis is often the most challenging part of dermatology. Diagnostic dermatology melds both clinical and histopathologic diagnosis by correlating the clinical and microscopic features of skin disease. This book is a heavily illustrated comprehensive overview of clinical dermatology and dermatopathology that will provide the reader with the tools to accurately diagnose skin disease in the dog and cat.

The book will prove an indispensable reference for veterinary dermatologists, diagnostic pathologists, and small animal practitioners who seek to improve their skill in diagnostic dermatology.

• Completely revised second edition, with many new disease descriptions

• Now with colour clinical photographs illustrating all of the non-neoplastic skin diseases (previous edition had black and white photographs only)

• Written by internationally renowned experts, it provides a comprehensive overview of clinical dermatology and dermatopathology for all those interested in skin diseases of dogs and cats.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"The authors are to be congratulated on the publication of what must be one of the most significant and remarkable contributions to the literature on veterinary dermatology and dermatopathology. The short conclusion from this book review is simple: if you are in any way serious about veterinary dermatology, you must buy this book." R. Bond, Veterinary Dermatology, 2006

"Every dermatologist and veterinary pathologist in the world should own this book. It provides a unique resource for anyone who wants a definitive description of the clinical and histopathological features of all the skin diseases we currently know about." Veterinary Times, 2005

"An excellent book. The illustrations are superb and the descriptions that accompany them are in straightforward English. It stems from the authors' broad practical experience which will aid even experienced clinicians and pathologists. I recommend this book to all veterinary dermatologists and pathologists. All trainees should have a copy and ownership should be compulsory for all dermatopathologists." J Rest, Veterinary Dermatology, 2005

"The authors have written a well organised and complete review of the clinical signs and histopathologic lesions observed in all of the included skin diseases of the dog and cat. It is the most thorough and practical work available to the clinician and pathologist at this time." Dr L. D. McGill, Veterinary Pathology, 2006

"This book offers a magnificent clinical and histopathological description of all the non-neoplastic skin diseases and neoplastic skin tumors of dogs and cats known at the beginning of the 21st Century. Every general practitioner interested in dermatology, every histopathologist interested in the skin and even more so, every dermatologist and dermatopathologist should have this book, a masterpiece, permanently to hand." European Journal of Companion Animal Practice, 2006"A superb book that more than fulfils its premise. It fills a void in the dermatology literature and will become a definitive resource." Journal of Small Animal Practice

Book Description

Skin Diseases of the Dog and Cat: Clinical and Histopathologic DiagnosisDiagnosis is often the most challenging part of dermatology. Diagnostic dermatology melds both clinical and histopathologic diagnosis by correlating the clinical and microscopic features of skin disease. This book is a heavily illustrated comprehensive overview of clinical dermatology and dermatopathology that will provide the reader with the tools to accurately diagnose skin disease in the dog and cat. The book will prove an indispensable reference for veterinary dermatologists, diagnostic pathologists, and small animal practitioners who seek to improve their skill in diagnostic dermatology. Completely revised second edition, with many new disease descriptionsNow with colour clinical photographs illustrating all of the non-neoplastic skin diseases (previous edition had black and white photographs only) Written by internationally renowned experts, it provides a comprehensive overview of clinical dermatology and dermatopathology for all those interested in skin diseases of dogs and cats.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 944 pages
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell; 2 edition (September 19, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0632064528
• ISBN-13: 978-0632064526
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.9 x 1.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,071,432 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #10 in Books > Medical Books > Veterinary Medicine > Dermatology

Customer Reviews

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A must-have book for the veterinary pathologist, February 24, 2010

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CatDog (Lansing, MI United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Skin Diseases of the Dog and Cat (Hardcover)

This book is essential for any resident in anatomic veterinary pathology. I never used this book in veterinary school, but if you plan to specialize in path or derm this book is very helpful.

I don't care much for how the book is organized, especially the index. For example, if you don't know what a disease is called (and new pathology residents will not know at least half of the conditions described in this book) you will have a really hard time looking up the information by the skin changes. On more than one occasion I found myself flipping through the pictures until I found something like my specimen and and then go from there to get the diagnosis. On the other hand, this book is easy to read and the authors take time to explain how to differentiate x from y and they even give you a list of differentials for the condition.

The number of black and white photos are also disappointing for a 2005 book. The book is expensive (overpriced in my opinion). A 2005 book should at have online consultation or a CD version of the book for computer use. It would be so easy for the publishers to put color photos on CD if printing in color is not cost effective.

5.0 out of 5 stars Thelma Lee dermatopathology is easy to read, April 17, 2011

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Martha "Mia" (Ft Lauderdale FL USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Skin Diseases of the Dog and Cat (Hardcover)

Fabulous book to consult about dermatopathology. Easy to read an to understand. highly recommended. The only downside of it is that the histo and gross images are black and white. However, the histo descriptions are good enough to get the point.

5.0 out of 5 stars The most common complaint bringing a dog or cat owner into the vet's office., February 7, 2007

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Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Skin Diseases of the Dog and Cat (Hardcover)

Working vets and any college-level holding strong in advanced veterinary science must have Skin Diseases of the Dog and Cat: Clinical and Histopathologic Diagnosis, now updated to its second edition and including black and white and color photos to aid in diagnosis and treatment. From close-up photos of skin conditions to detailed treatment analysis and procedures, this is a working reference any vet must have; particularly as skin diseases are the most common complaint bringing a dog or cat owner into the vet's office.

Diane C. Donovan
California Bookwatch