The most common reason pet owners visit their veterinarian is for skin problems. Up until now skin problems were the most common cause of frustration by pet owners.
Authors all over the world contribute to explain difficult problems. Their purpose is not to replace the need for a veterinary visit but rather assist doctors in their explanation of the latest information on their diagnosis.
The first three chapters on Anatomy and Physiology by Professor Robert Dunstan of the Michigan State Veterinary School, Pharmacology by a dermatologist/pharmacist, Alice Jeromin, Exam Room Procedures by a staff member of one of the nation's largest private hospitals give basic insights for understanding skin problems.
Shampoo Therapy, Ectoparasites, Immunologic Diseases, Endocrinology, Skin Infections Pediatric, Congenital and Hereditary Diseases, Environmental Diseases, Nutritional Diseases, Ear Diseases, Natural Therapy and other miscellaneous articles make up the rest of the book.
A comprehensive glossary made up of terms contributed by the authors defines everything you need to know about terminology in a concise fashion. The Index is exhaustive. Tables, Sidebars and Figures explain and illustrate everything from anatomy to home cooked diets including a Table on Grooming Recommendations for most popular breeds. Several sidebars give detailed explanations as exemplified by one on Shampoo Therapy. Breeders will find charts on breed-related problems.
Doctor Melman is a second generation veterinarian, leading veterinary dermatologist and the founder of DermaPet, a company which makes environmentally sensitive dermatologics, ear products and food additives and publishes consumer books on veterinary medicine. He operates referral practices in Potomac, Maryland and Palm Springs, California and is an internationally known lecturer, author and clinician.
Winner of Maxwell Award & Winner of Awards from Cat Writers Association and Dog Writers Association at Best Book
"Enlightening" -- Dog Fancy
"Easy Communication" -- Vet Forum
"...brilliant..." -- Veterinary Times
"...excellent..." -- AKC Gazette
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