The findings come as hundreds of traditional veterinary practices have been taken over by private equity firms and big corporations in recent years. But it is hard to shop around because vet prices are often not displayed online, according to Which analysis of vet websites. Meanwhile, 27 per cent of the 2,000 pet owners surveyed said they had doubted whether recommended treatments were necessary. In September, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) launched a review of the vet sector amid growing concerns that pet owners 'may not be getting a good deal'. The watchdog said it would investigate how the wave of buyouts and mergers has affected prices and choice for pet owners.
