Petition · past parliament · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Inquiry into the pet food industry and its relationship with the vet profession
Closed
577 signatures
What the petition asks
Doctors recommend fresh, minimally processed food to help prevent diet-related diseases, but some members of the veterinary profession have endorsed processed food for pets. Concerns have been raised that some members of the profession have an inappropriate relationship with the pet food industry.
An inquiry should look at the reasons for this disparity and the implications of it. It should also look at the nutrition education that vet students receive. We believe that the health and welfare of pets is best served by foods, such as raw meaty bones, that reflect the full range of nutritional need; not processed food.
MPs were aware of this issue in 2004: https://edm.parliament.uk/early-day-motion/26858
Please investigate and launch an inquiry into this important issue.
MPs were aware of this issue in 2004: https://edm.parliament.uk/early-day-motion/26858
Please investigate and launch an inquiry into this important issue.
Timeline
| 30 Nov 2023 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 29 May 2024 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
577
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Opened
30 Nov 2023
Closed
29 May 2024
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.