Alopecia X
Chapter 115 Alopecia X Rosario Cerundolo, Six Mile Bottom, Suffolk, United Kingdom Alopecia X is a form of canine adult-onset alopecia that was formerly known by various names (Box 115-1). However,…
PHARMACOLOGY, TOXICOLOGY & THERAPEUTICS
Actinic Dermatoses and Sun Protection
Chapter 116 Actinic Dermatoses and Sun Protection Amanda K. Burrows, Perth, Australia Solar-induced lesions in dogs and cats occur on skin with no or light pigmentation and sparsely haired regions that…
Primary Cornification Disorders in Dogs
Chapter 114 Primary Cornification Disorders in Dogs Elizabeth A. Mauldin, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania The term cornification (keratinization) refers to the process by which epidermal cells undergo terminal differentiation from basal keratinocytes to…
Ototoxicity
Chapter 112 Ototoxicity Michael Podell, Chicago, Illinois Cecilia Friberg, Chicago, Illinois The impact of ototoxicity on veterinary patients’ quality of life is significant. Dogs and cats have an almost threefold greater frequency…
Ear-Flushing Techniques
Chapter 113 Ear-Flushing Techniques Dawn Logas, Maitland, Florida One of the most important components in the management of acute and chronic otitis externa is proper ear flushing, both in the office…
Principles of Therapy for Otitis
Chapter 108 Principles of Therapy for Otitis Lynette K. Cole, Columbus, Ohio This chapter emphasizes the general principles essential to the successful diagnosis, treatment, and management of otitis. Additional information regarding…
Disinfection of Environments Contaminated by Staphylococcal Pathogens
Chapter 107 Disinfection of Environments Contaminated by Staphylococcal Pathogens Armando E. Hoet, Columbus, Ohio Environmental contamination with pathogens commonly occurs in veterinary hospitals. Rooms in which dermatologic patients are examined are…
Investigating an Outbreak in a Multicat Environment
Chapter 106 Dermatophytosis Investigating an Outbreak in a Multicat Environment Sandra Newbury, Madison, Wisconsin Karen A. Moriello, Madison, Wisconsin This chapter focuses on the response to a suspected or confirmed outbreak of…
Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcal Infections
Chapter 103 Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcal Infections Carlo Vitale, San Francisco, California The rapid and widespread emergence of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus spp. has led to infections that are among the more difficult diseases to…
Treatment of Superficial Bacterial Folliculitis
Chapter 101 Treatment of Superficial Bacterial Folliculitis Andrew Hillier, Columbus, Ohio Superficial bacterial folliculitis (SBF) is diagnosed frequently in dogs and can develop secondary to almost any primary skin disease. SBF…
