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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Business
Rupert Jones

UK veterinary sector reforms planned to tackle high costs of pet care

A vet holding dog on a vet's table
It is estimated that 60% of UK households have a pet and £6.3bn was spent on vet services in 2024. Photograph: Monty Rakusen/Getty Images

The biggest shake-up of the UK veterinary sector for 60 years should push down costs for pet owners by requiring practices to make their pricing clearer, the government has said.

Ministers have announced a package of measures after an investigation into reported high prices found problems in the vet sector could be costing UK households at least £1bn over five years.

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