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Why Are Vet Bills So High?

Over half of UK households have a pet, but vet bills have rocketed in recent years, increasing by almost 50% since 2020. Richard Bilton investigates why they have become so much more expensive.

More than half of UK households have a pet. We value their fun, love and companionship. But vet bills have rocketed in recent years, increasing by almost 50% since 2020.

Richard Bilton investigates why it鈥檚 become so much more expensive to go to the vet. He speaks to industry insiders and hears from dog owners and cat lovers who found themselves in a dilemma when the health of their pet was dependent on paying bills that could run to thousands of pounds. A recent report has recommended changes to a market that has become increasingly dominated by large corporate chains and asks if the proposed changes go far enough.

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29 minutes

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Credits

Role Contributor
Reporter Richard Bilton
Producer Angie Mason
Executive Producer Sandy Smith
Executive Producer Tom Stone
Editor Karen Wightman

Broadcasts

  • Mon 12 Jan 2026 20:00
  • Mon 12 Jan 2026 22:40
  • Sat 17 Jan 2026 02:35

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