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Petition · past parliament

Remove the VAT for treating Pets at Vets.

Rejected 18 signatures

What the petition asks

Its expensive enough and we shouldn't have to pay for treating a sick animal any than we already do. Going to the Vets is an expensive visit and added to that we have to pay 20% on top of all treatment and drugs.
There are many many dogs looking for homes but its an expense that many just cant afford as they have to consider Vets Bills. Lets get rid of the extra 20% on Bills.

Why it was rejected

There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.

Veterinary fees to be exempt from VAT or reduced to 5% VAT (currently 20%).

Timeline

11 Nov 2015 Petition opened for signatures
16 Nov 2015 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 18
Status Rejected
Rejected 16 Nov 2015

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.