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UK competition law update: CMA provisional findings and proposed remedies in veterinary services market; CAT opt-out collective proceedings against Amazon over price parity; key upcoming dates

Published on: 15 October 2025

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CMA unveils provisional decision on veterinary services for household pets market inquiry; finds the market is underperforming and sets out a major reform package

The CMA has issued its provisional decision arising from its market investigation into the provision of veterinary services for household pets.

Background

On 23 May 2024, the CMA resolved to make a market investigation reference, under section 131 of the Enterprise Act 2002, concerning the supply of veterinary services for household pets in the UK, including the supply of prescribed veterinary medicines for those pets.

On 9 July 2024, the CMA released its issues statement identifying six principal theories of harm that underpin the investigation into veterinary services for household pets. These included worries that pet owners lack adequate information to select suitable veterinary practices or treatments, that consolidation has concentrated local markets, and that large integrated groups may behave in ways that reduce choice and competition. The CMA also pointed to potential overcharging for cremation and for medicines, alongside an out-of-date regulatory framework that no longer supports the market’s effective operation...

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