The book deals with all of the processes involved with correct performing and interpreting of diagnostic tests and identifying the required treatment. Colour line illustrations show clearly affected areas to help the reader identify the condition. Includedin the contents are useful sections on history taking, the physical examination, identifying and monitoring symptoms, performing and interpreting diagnostic tests and the treatment of canine and feline skin diseases.

Small Animal Dermatology: A Practical Guide to Performing and Interpreting Diagnostic Tests is an invaluable purchase for veterinary students who are beginning to learn about skin diseases, as well as for practitioners who wish to improve their diagnostic accuracy when dealing with these common presentations.

Reviews

"A textbook works best when the author defines a particular brief, a particular target market, and then, in writing the book, sticks to it. This, Dr Hill has done.

Throughout, the book reads as though the author is based in the real world, with emphasis where such is proper.

Overall this book will help its target market of students and practitioners wishing to improve their knowledge of small animal dermatology. It would sit happily alongside one of the newer, small format, photo-full books on the subject. It does not attempt to replace the standard tome, but for those attempting the Certificate in Veterinary Dermatology it should be a 'must buy'." C Chesney, Journal of Small Animal Practice, January 2003