Pet Lover's Guide to Cat and Dog Skin Diseases [Paperback]

As a licensed veterinary technician this is probably the best book on pet allergies and skin diseases that I've read. It contains a lot of scientific information and jargon but isn't too over the top for pet owners that want the nitty-gritty details.

One thing I really like about this book is all the color photographs (including the ear mite close up--Eeww!) and diagrams which are used to illustrate the author's explanation. In many references books we are only given sketchy illustrations which can make learning more difficult and a lot less interesting. Although, you will really feel sorry for a lot of the pets in this book.

The fact that the author uses pictures from her own case studies is also very helpful. Despite the numerous colored photos the price of the book is still very affordable.

Unlike a lot of pet health books out there, the author of this book is not only a veterinarian but is also board certified in both dermatology and internal medicine. The author also includes a list of references for each chapter if you're a nerd like me and actually like to read the references! It's good to know that the information presented in this book is based both on the author's experiences and scientific research.

Skin problems are the most common condition for which pet owners seek veterinary assistance and this book covers everything from nose to tail. I recently checked it out from the library and renewed it 3 times before I had to take it back. As a freelance writer who often writes scientific articles for numerous pet publications I will be purchasing this title soon so I can add it to my permanent collection.