Housing costs and surprise bills are squeezing pet owners, but in a recent survey, relatively few consumers said they would cut back on veterinary care.
News|Articles|May 24, 2024
Wrap up: Recall issued for dry dog food in select states, and other veterinary news
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Good morning dvm360 readers! We hope that you had a great week and are hopefully looking forward to this long weekend if you have one. Did you know that there is only 1 week left to submit your nomination for our 2024 Veterinary Heroes Award? For the last 4 years, dvm360 has honored peer-nominated veterinary professionals to showcase the amazing work they are doing within the veterinary industry, and we are back this year with new categories! Check out the
Here is our top articles this week on dvm360.com:
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- Mars Petcare used a
limited voluntarily recall last week for over 300 bags of Pedigree Adult Complete Nutrition Grilled Steak & Vegetable Flavor Dry Dog Food due to a potential presence of loose metal within these certain bags. - During an
interview with dvm360, Monica Tarantino, DVM, MBA, cofounder of the Senior and Geriatric Dog Society, shared more about the Senior and Geriatric Dog Society, how to communication with clients about home adjustments for senior pets, and more. - On this week’s
episode of The Vet Blast Podcast features Michael Natale, LVT, discussing his best practices and techniques for placing a catheter with host Adam Christman, DVM, MBA. - Tom Walsh, DVM, MBA, CCRP,
explains what the coerenza approach is and how it can create team collaboration on exercise, environment, nutrition, and responsibility to give pets a better quality of life - Our latest installment of "
Clinic center " is now available! Check out these 3 veterinary centers that have recently opened or will be coming soon possibly in a city, state, or country near you! - And more!
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