Manual of Skin Diseases of the Dog and Cat 2nd 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’s 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 colour photographs of common and rare skin conditions.