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Radio 4,15 Apr 2025,38 mins

What’s Happening to Your Vet Bills?

File on 4 Investigates

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Pet ownership has rocketed since the covid pandemic, but so have vet prices. In fact, bills have increased by more than 60% in the last ten years. The Competition and Markets Authority is so concerned about the increases it has a launched an investigation into the industry and is due to reveal its findings this year. Datshiane Navanyagam investigates the pet industry and the corporate takeover of high street vets – talking to whistleblowers about how they feel they're being measured on the amount of money they bring in. Reporter: Datshiane Navanayagam Producers: Jim Booth and Tom Wall Technical Producer: Richard Hannaford Production Coordinator: Tim Fernley Editor: Carl Johnston

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