( November 13, 2026, 18:17 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: California Attorney General Rob Bonta said the Covetrus-MWI Animal Health merger challenged by his state and 12 others, alongside the US Federal Trade Commission, "threatens to squeeze veterinary clinics and leave pet owners footing the bill." According to a California press release, the deal proposal comes at a time of rising expenses for pet owners, "as veterinary care costs have risen roughly 60% since 2014, with prices increasing another 5.7% from August 2025 to August 2026."Full statement follows:...
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