Veterian Key

Chapter 120 Feline Caudal Stomatitis Linda J. Debowes,     Seattle, Washington The most common cause of oral inflammation in cats is periodontal disease (gingivitis, periodontitis). Inflammation of the buccal mucosa (stomatitis) also…

Web Chapter 43 Therapy for Sebaceous Adenitis Edmund J. Rosser, JR.,     East Lansing, Michigan Sebaceous adenitis is an inflammatory disease process directed against the sebaceous glands of the skin and has…

Web Chapter 41 Pentoxifylline Rosanna Marsella,     Gainesville, Florida Pentoxifylline (PTX) is a methylxanthine derivative with multiple hemorheologic and immunomodulatory properties. PTX is available as a generic formulation or a brand name…

Web Chapter 42 Pyotraumatic Dermatitis (“Hot Spots”) Wayne S. Rosenkrantz,     Tustin, California Hot spots, more appropriately described as pyotraumatic dermatitis, are defined as a circumscribed, moist exudative dermatitis most commonly brought…

Web Chapter 39 House Dust Mites and Their Control Wayne S. Rosenkrantz,     Tustin, California Importance of House Dust Mites in Atopic Dermatitis House dust mite (HDM) hypersensitivities are extremely common throughout…

Web Chapter 40 Interferons Toshiroh Iwasaki,     Tokyo, Japan Interferons (IFNs) belong to the class of cellular proteins referred to as cytokines. These proteins are secreted by cells of the immune system…

Web Chapter 38 Feline Viral Skin Disease Rudayna Ghubash,     Marina del Rey, California A number of viruses can infect the skin of cats. Some of these viral infections are multisystemic with…

Web Chapter 37 Feline Demodicosis Karin M. Beale,     Houston, Texas Feline demodicosis is considered a relatively rare parasitism; however, in certain regions this condition is endemic and is not uncommon. Compared…

Web Chapter 36 Diseases of the Anal Sac Russell Muse,     Tustin, California Diseases and abnormalities of the anal sac are common concerns faced by pet owners and the general practitioner. Unfortunately,…