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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Guardian community team

Pet owners: share your experience of using veterinary services in the UK

Almost one in 10 UK pet owners are considering giving up their companion to cope with cost-of-living pressures, a report says. Almost a fifth of owners (18%) are already falling into debt to pay for their pets' care, while 25% said they will not take their pet to the vet due to the high cost, online pet marketplace Pets4Homes found.
Almost one in 10 UK pet owners are considering giving up their companion to cope with cost-of-living pressures, a report says. Almost a fifth of owners (18%) are already falling into debt to pay for their pets' care, while 25% said they will not take their pet to the vet due to the high cost, online pet marketplace Pets4Homes found. Photograph: Brian Lawless/PA

Britain’s veterinary sector is being scrutinised by the competition watchdog amid concerns about soaring costs and that pet owners are not getting value for money.

We’re interested to hear from pet owners in the UK what their experience of using veterinary services is like.

We’d like to hear what kind of vet’s surgery you’re visiting, how you feel about the costs and value for money, and whether you have any concerns.

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