UK vets-for-pets probe cites dearth of information, ‘weak’ regulation
By Jon Menon ( February 6, 2025, 16:21 GMT | Insight) -- Pet owners may be overpaying for veterinary services because of a shortfall of information and competition to constrain prices and “weak” regulation, the UK antitrust regulator said as it gave some details of the “emerging thinking” in its industry probe. The Competition and Markets Authority is scheduled to conclude the investigation in November.Pet owners may be overpaying for veterinary services because of a lack of competition and information to constrain prices and “weak” regulation, the UK antitrust regulator said as it provided some details of the “emerging thinking” in its industry probe....
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