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Today's VeTerinary PracTice | July/august 2015 | tvpjournal.com July/augusT 2015 Volume 5, number 4 4 Today's Veterinary Practice (ISSN 2162-3872 print and ISSN 2162-3929 online) does not, by publication of ads, express endorsement or verify the accuracy and effectiveness of the products and claims contained therein. The publisher, Eastern States Veterinary Association, Inc (NAVC), disclaims any liability for any damages resulting from the use of any product advertised herein and suggests that readers fully investigate the products and claims prior to purchasing. The opinions stated in this publication are those of the respective authors and do not necessarily represent the opinions of the NAVC nor its Editorial Advisory Board. NAVC does not guarantee nor make any other representation that the material contained in articles herein is valid, reliable, or accurate; nor does the NAVC assume any responsibility for injury or death arising from any use, or misuse, of same. There is no implication that the material published herein represents the best or only procedure for a particular condition. It is the responsibility of the reader to verify the accuracy and applicability of any information presented and to adapt as new data becomes publicly available. Today's Veterinary Practice is published Jan/Feb, Mar/Apr, July/August, Jul/Aug, Sept/Oct, Nov/Dec (6x per year) by NAVC, PO Box 390, Glen Mills, PA. 19342. A PRACTITIONER'S GUIDE TO FRACTURE MANAGEMENT ....18 Part 1: diagnosing Fractures & choosing a Fixation Technique Meredith Kapler, DVM, and David Dycus, DVM, MS, Diplomate ACVS (Small Animal) Fractures are common in both dogs and cats, and may be traumatic or pathologic in cause. since general practitioners frequently evaluate patients with fractures, it is important to understand fracture biomechanics, how to classify and diagnose fractures, critical components to consider when stabilizing these patients, and key factors to consider when choosing a fxation technique. HEART FAILURE IN DOGS ........................................................24 6 Practical Tips from cardiologists Ashley B. Saunders, DVM, Diplomate ACVIM (Cardiology), and Sonya G. Gordon, DVM, DVSc, Diplomate ACVIM (Cardiology) While canine heart failure is a complex condition, successful management is possible. in this article, the disease process of heart failure, detailed discussion of degenerative mitral valve disease and dilated cardiomyopathy, practical tips for diagnosing and managing heart failure in dogs, and cardiac cases to test reader knowledge are presented. MOIST WOUND HEALING .......................................................32 The new standard of care Bonnie Grambow Campbell, DVM, PhD, Diplomate ACVS as wounds progress through the healing process, their needs differ, but all beneft from a properly moist environment that supports normal cell function. Moisture-retentive dressings work synergistically with cells to provide precise debridement and repair for a wide variety of wounds, while providing a faster, healthier, and comfortable healing experience for the patient. IN-CLINIC HEMATOLOGY ........................................................43 The Blood Film review Leslie Sharkey, DVM, PhD, Diplomate ACVP (Clinical Pathology), and Daniel Heinrich, DVM Microscopic evaluation of a blood flm is required to verify in-clinic analyzer results and identify critical diagnostic features that analyzers cannot evaluate. even in patients with quantitatively normal results for all hematologic parameters, essential morphologic abnormalities can be present upon review of the blood flm. This article provides a plethora of blood flm images for the reader to review. Table of Contents : FEATURES tvpjournal.com facebook.com/todaysveterinarypractice twitter.com/tvpjournal Cover Photo: Peter Olson Photography; Veterinary Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Group (VOSM), Annapolis Junction, MD