|Articles|March 29, 2021

This week on dvm360: A pet food manufacturer issues a voluntary recall, plus more veterinary news

Here is a sneak peek at this week’s headlines and industry news.

With April fast approaching, we are dedicated to providing an exciting mix of engaging content and industry news. Take a sneak peek at this week's headlines:

An informative article following the recent voluntary recall made by Midwestern Pet Foods, Inc of several dog and cat food brands due to a potential Salmonella contamination.

An engaging article about the benefits of providing wellness plans at your veterinary practice, plus tips for selecting the best plans.
An article about how you can expand the services at your veterinary practice with CO2 lasers.
Commentary from dvm360's chief veterinary officer Adam Christman, DVM, MBA on his vaccination experience and why solid communication, kindness and teamwork made all the difference.
A brand-new podcast episode featuring GoodVet's CEO and cofounder Ryan Joseph, who offers insight on enhancing the customer experience, plus ways to obtain ownership and autonomy in veterinary medicine.
An article that showcases the latest research on what we know about COVID-19 in both animals and humans.
And much more!

Stay tuned throughout the week at dvm360.com for our most recent coverage of the veterinary industry.

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