Stop Over Inflated Small Animal Veterinary Charges.

Rejected 14 signatures

What the petition asks

Overinflated small animal veterinary fees create a welfare crisis. Many can't afford out-of-hours vet costs, deterring crucial treatment. Animals suffer, untreated or abandoned. We urge action to ensure fair pricing and regulating.

Petition Statement :

We demand an end to exorbitant small animal veterinary fees. I recently paid £300 for a basic consultation at an out-of-hours clinic, where treatment cost half as much. These inflated prices hinder pet owners, leading to potential neglect and abandonment. This is a welfare issue. Let's unite for fair pricing, ensuring access to essential care for all pets. Sign now for change!

Why it was rejected

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

The Government is not responsible for the cost of veterinary services, but we have published the following petition, which you might like to sign:

Create a regulator for veterinary services with powers to cap fees: Create a regulator for veterinary services with powers to cap fees

Timeline

28 Dec 2023	Petition opened for signatures
4 Jan 2024	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 14

Status Rejected

Department Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Rejected 4 Jan 2024

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