The Competition & Markets Authority are looking into vet fees. About time too! They are ab absolute rip off because vet clinics have been taken over by big businesses like hedge funds, pension funds, pet insurance companies. I've discussed this recently on my blog but now the news is out there about the CMA action.
Read about it on this weblink. If you scroll to the end of the article, you can HAVE YOUR SAY. Please do comment as it all adds fuel to the fire of the diabolical vet fees and the companies which own them.
In conversation recently with a veterinary nurse, she said that pet owners now are not taking their pet to the vet when it first falls ill but trying to medicate themselves. Often this results in the pet becoming more ill, so that when the vet finally is consulted, sometimes the illness is too advanced and the pet is euthanaised! And if the owner wishes for the pet's ashes, this charge is also proving prohibitive.
The result of this -
fewer animals are being adopted
more animals are being taken to rescue centres
more animals are being taken to the vet to euthanaise
more animals are being abandoned
people are feeding their pet rather than feed themselves if money is tight
HOW CAN THIS BE RIGHT?!
It is an acknowledged fact that the companionship of an animal provides mental and physical health benefits to people. For many elderly people having a dog or cat for company is vitally important.
Sadly the consultation period to get in touch with the CMA closed in April 2024, but you could write to either the British Veterinary Association and the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons about rip off vet fees.
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