Allergic Skin Diseases of Dogs and Cats, 2nd Edition

by William H. Miller, Lloyd M. Reedy, Ton Willemse
January 1997

Allergic Skin Diseases of Dogs and Cats, 2nd Edition, is a comprehensive clinical reference dedicated to the diagnosis and management of allergic dermatologic conditions in companion animals. This book provides evidence-based guidance on atopic dermatitis, food allergies, flea allergy dermatitis, and other hypersensitivity disorders affecting dogs and cats.

A complete guide for the 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 available. Much 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
• new information on the absorption of allergens through the skin

A “how to” book guiding practitioners step-by-step through diagnosis and management (long-term management is often required), with a colour plate section

Tables of pollen types expanded for an international market