Manual of Skin Diseases of the Dog and Cat, Second Edition provides a valuable asset to the practice library for quick and easy reference on a busy day. Dealing with all common skin diseases in both the dog and the cat, particular attention is paid to the differences between the two species. Each chapter looks at a different type of skin disease with descriptions of clinical presentations and a guide for diagnostic tests for each. This book is a combined update of two of Sue Paterson books, Skin Diseases of the Dog and Skin Diseases of the Cat, into one volume for ease of reference. Particular emphasis is placed on those diagnostic techniques available to the veterinarian within a general practice environment Provides a practical approach to diagnosis and management Contains almost 500 color photographs of common and rare skin conditions