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CMA inquiry into unfair vet pricing

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Regulator says options for pet owners are narrowing as chains increase prices.

The Competitions and Markets Authority (CMA) has acted to protect pet owners from unfair pricing, launching a review into veterinary services for household pets. The issue has been exacerbated by the explosion in pet ownership during the pandemic and large conglomerates taking control of veterinary practices.

Independent practices accounted for

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