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News|Articles|January 29, 2021
News wrap-up: This week's veterinary headlines, plus a pet food brand recall goes international
Author(s)dvm360 Staff
Check out this week's highlights.
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As we continue to adjust to these unprecedented times, we will continue to keep you updated with the latest pandemic news and our coverage of the veterinary industry.
Take a look at this week's highlights:
- The
pet food recall initiated earlier this month by Midwestern Pet Foods, Inc isnow an international concern . On January 25, the FDA announced that pet food products containing potentially fatal levels of aflatoxin manufactured in the company’s Oklahoma plant may have been exported to 35 countries. - In her article, Pam Hale, DVM, MBA, acknowledges the current efforts made to promote
DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) in the veterinary profession , but firmly states there are still miles to go before we see long-lasting change. - The National Animal Supplement Council Quality Seal (NASC) h
as granted Canopy Animal Health the right to display the Quality Seal for its canine CBD products, expected to launch early next month. - One veterinarian offers his
top tips for increasing cash flow at your practice.
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Caroline Cox, LSW, MSW, and Erika Krick, VMD, DACVIM (Oncology), discuss the role of veterinary social workers in supporting clients, communicating with veterinary teams, and helping practices address the human side of veterinary care in this Q&A from an interview at the 2026 Fetch National Harbor Veterinary Conference.
Two notable pet-industry acquisitions closed in September. One bringing AI-powered clinical documentation into IDEXX's software ecosystem, the other marking the first acquisition for fresh-food brand The Farmer's Dog.
New leadership moves, recognition, and achievement.
In a slideshow drawn from an on-site dvm360 interview at the 2026 Fetch National Harbor Veterinary Conference, a veterinary oncologist and a veterinary social worker walk through how the role supports owners and staff across a pet's cancer diagnosis, treatment, and end-of-life care.
Brandon Stapleton, DVM, explains how fresh food differs from raw diets and how digestibility, hydration, and portioned meals can support weight management and hard-to-feed patients in this episode of The Vet Blast Podcast
A candid conversation on why difficult client interactions can linger, how repeatedly pushing aside the emotional impact can affect future interactions, and how intentional debriefing can help veterinary professionals process those experiences in a healthier way.
Caitlyn Getty, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (Nutrition), explains how synergistic prebiotic fiber blends outperform single supplements in supporting fermentation, postbiotics, and gut health.
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