Illustrated Handbook of Veterinary Allergy

by Aleksandar Mratinković , Sandra El Hajj , Dan Piestun
October 2020

Illustrated Handbook of Veterinary Allergy is a practical, visually rich guide designed to help veterinarians diagnose and manage allergic diseases in companion animals. Combining clear illustrations with clinical explanations, the book simplifies complex allergy mechanisms and supports accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.

For a structured approach to dermatological diagnosis, this book pairs perfectly with Veterinary Allergy Based on Clinical Patterns, which focuses on pattern recognition in skin diseases.

The book covers hypersensitivity reactions, atopic dermatitis, food allergies, flea allergy dermatitis, and environmental triggers. It explains immune mechanisms alongside clinical signs and diagnostic strategies.

The book provides a broad, comparative view of allergic diseases across multiple animal species rather than focusing on just one:

🐶 Dogs: atopic dermatitis, IgE role, diagnosis and treatment

🐱 Cats: skin allergies and allergy-related respiratory conditions (e.g., asthma)

🐎 Horses: insect hypersensitivity and dermatological conditions

🐄 Cattle: digital dermatitis and lameness-associated skin disease

🦜 Birds: feather disorders and dermatological issues

🐰 Small mammals (rabbits, rodents): species-specific allergy management

Illustrated Handbook of Veterinary Allergy pdf provides a clear, visual, and clinically relevant approach that improves diagnostic accuracy and helps veterinarians manage chronic allergy cases effectively.