"Canine Dermatopathology” delves into the dermatological disorders in dogs, offering a comprehensive resource for veterinarians, clinicians, students, and faculties. With dermatology constituting a significant portion of daily caseloads in small animal practice, this book emerges as an invaluable tool, providing a logical and sequential approach to tackling the challenges presented by various skin conditions.

The canine skin, being the largest organ with multifaceted functions, demands a nuanced understanding. From sensory perception to immune protection, thermoregulation, and vitamin D production, the skin plays a pivotal role in safeguarding both the animal and its environment. Recognizing the complexity of dermatological cases, the book emphasizes the importance of a structured diagnostic approach.

Besides, addressing the common health problems in pet animals, particularly dogs, the book explores a myriad of aetiologies, including ecto/endoparasitic infestations, contact allergens, physical causes, radiation, infectious causes (bacterial, viral, fungal infections), immunological causes, nutritional/metabolic disorders, and endocrine imbalances. Emphasizing the prevalence of secondary infections, the book guides veterinarians in successfully managing dermatological cases.

The book underscores the significance of specific tests, such as skin scrapings, fungal and bacterial culture, cytological evaluation and skin biopsy. Cytology emerges as a highly efficient and valuable examination facilitating rapid lesion evaluation and guiding subsequent diagnostic steps. Histopathology, when coupled with clinical findings, leads to definitive diagnoses, especially in cases involving neoplastic nodules or conditions with poor responses to previous therapy.

With a focus on cytology, gross morphology, histopathology, and immunohistochemistry, the book equips veterinarians with the knowledge needed for accurate and early diagnosis and treatment of various skin conditions in dogs. It serves as both a ready reckoner and an educational tool for the readers.