Diagnostic techniques in veterinary dermatology : a manual of diagnostic techniques

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"The focus is on how to carry out techniques in small animals, with additional information relevant to horses and exotic pet species incorporated into each chapter"--Provided by publisher. Abstract: The first book devoted solely to the techniques used to investigate skin problems in animals A practical everyday reference for veterinary practitioners, Diagnostic Techniques in Veterinary Dermatology focuses on contemporary techniques for investigating skin problems in small animals, horses and exotic pets. Read more... Content: Machine generated contents note: Introduction. Part 1 -- techniques. 1. Looking for parasites. 2. Hair plucks. 3. Cytology. 4. Fungal and bacterial cultures. 5. Biopsy for histopathology and culture. 6. Allergy tests. 7. Blood and urine tests. a) Tests for immune-mediated skin diseases. b) Endocrine and metabolic skin diseases. 8. Infectious skin diseases. 9. Diagnostic imaging. 10. Otoscopes and examination of the ears. 11. Microscopy. Part 2 -- Applications.