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Guide to Skin and Haircoat Problems in Dogs
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About Guide To Skin And Haircoat Problems In Dogs
Product Description Have you ever found a skin tumor on your dog? Been worried about a rash that won't go away? Frustrated trying to get a sparse, lifeless coat into show condition? Forty percent of all veterinary visits are prompted by skin problems. This valuable reference guide will help you identify problems and determine when to go to the vet. The author thoroughly describes causes, symptoms and treatments for a wide variety of conditions. He covers everything from parasite and immune-related conditions to tumors, infections, allergies, and breed specific problems. Find answers, take effective action, and be able to communicate clearly with your vet with the help of this detailed work. Review "I heartily recommend this book to owners and breeders alike." -- (Heather Seigel, Good Dog!)"It covers hundreds of skin problems, offers a glossary of terms and suggests treatments and preventive measures." -- (Pet Age Magazine) (Pet Age Magazine)"The information furnished is easily understood by the lay-person, yet provides a quantity of technical information for the professional." -- (Benise Olejniczak, Lhasa Apso Reporter) "This book would be an excellent addition to any library...the conscientious breeder as well as the canine professional." -- Denise Olejniczak for the Lhasa Apso Reporter " jampacked with vital information that every dog owner and breeder will find invaluable." -- (The Flatiron Press) From the Publisher It has been known for years that certain skin problems are more common in some breeds than others, but to date the genetics of most of these conditions have not been well studied. From the Author The creation of this book has been a rewarding experience for me and reflects the questions posed by thousands of owners, breeders, groomers, and veterinarians over the years. I hope you enjoy this glimpse into the world of veterinary dermatology. About the Author Lowell Ackerman is a board-certified veterinary dermatologist with practices in Mesa and Phoenix, Arizona, and Thornhill, Ontario. He has served on both Education and research committees for the American College of Veterinary Dermatology ant Cornell University, Texas A&M University, Louisiana State University, and Mississippi State University, and at private clinics in Dallas, Boston, and Cincinnati. A prolific writer, Ackerman has authored several veterinary and dermatology texts, and published over one-hundred, twenty articles in various professional journals and periodicals. He is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, the American Animal Hospital Association, the Royal college of Veterinary Surgeons, The Arizona Veterinary Medical Association, former president of the Canadian Academy of Veterinary Dermatology and a member of the American Academy of Veterinary Dermatology. He is also affiliated with the Academy of Veterinary Nutrition, the College of Veterinarians of Ontario, the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association, and the Dog Writers Association of America. Dr. Ackerman has lectured extensively on the subject of veterinary dermatology across the united States, Canada, and Europe.
