Claims that the cost of pet care has soared faster than inflation has prompted a review of the £2bn sector by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA)
It is appealing to pet owners and people who work in the industry to come forward about their experiences.the price of vet services has risen faster than the rate of inflationOwnership of vet practices have consolidated in the UK, with independent practices now only accounting for around 45 per cent of the sector, down from nearly double that less than a decade ago.“It’s really important that people get clear information and pricings.
“There has been a lot of consolidation in the vet industry in recent years, so now is the right time to take a look at how the market is working. “When a pet is unwell, they often need urgent treatment, which means pet owners may not shop around for the best deal, like they do with other services.
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