Allergic Skin Diseases of Dogs and Cats

A complete guide to diagnosis and management of skin allergies in small animals. For each condition information on pathogenesis, clinical features, methods of diagnosis and therapy is given. Terminology and immunological principles are explained in the opening chapter.The most complete account of the subject availableMuch new information has become available since the first edition. Notable areas of change include: new drugs for symptomatic therapy, new information on immunotherapy, new information on food allergies, new methods for flea control, new techniques for serum testing. newinformation on absorption of allergens through the skinA "how to" book guiding practitioners step-by-step through diagnosis and management (long-term management is often required)Colour plate sectionTables of pollen types expanded for an international market