The UK’s competition watchdog is reviewing the sector over worries that pet owners could be paying too much.
But the British Veterinary Association said prices were a “fair reflection” of the cost of treating each animal.
But the British Veterinary Association said prices were a “fair reflection” of the cost of treating each animal.
Which? said had it found a number of problems around information on pricing and treatment, after it surveyed 2,000 pet owners who had used a vet in the past 12 months and also looked at the websites of veterinary practices.
It found that three-quarters of pet owners thought vet consultation fees were expensive.
Meanwhile, 82% thought vet treatments and medications were expensive but found it hard to shop around because prices were not usually displayed on websites.
Which? said more than a third, or 36%, of pet owners told them they only found out about how much the treatment cost when they were at the reception after the appointment.
It also said that more than a quarter of pet owners it surveyed had doubted at some point whether a recommended treatment was really necessary.
But the British Veterinary Association said prices were a “fair reflection” of the cost of treating each animal.
The UK’s competition watchdog is reviewing the sector over worries that pet owners could be paying too much.
Which? said had it found a number of problems around information on pricing and treatment, after it surveyed 2,000 pet owners who had used a vet in the past 12 months and also looked at the websites of veterinary practices.
But the British Veterinary Association said prices were a “fair reflection” of the cost of treating each animal.
But the British Veterinary Association said prices were a “fair reflection” of the cost of treating each animal.
Which? said had it found a number of problems around information on pricing and treatment, after it surveyed 2,000 pet owners who had used a vet in the past 12 months and also looked at the websites of veterinary practices.
It found that three-quarters of pet owners thought vet consultation fees were expensive.
Meanwhile, 82% thought vet treatments and medications were expensive but found it hard to shop around because prices were not usually displayed on websites.
Which? said more than a third, or 36%, of pet owners told them they only found out about how much the treatment cost when they were at the reception after the appointment.
It also said that more than a quarter of pet owners it surveyed had doubted at some point whether a recommended treatment was really necessary.
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