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Information on the legal responsibilities of people who own or care for domestic pets
How to apply for a licence to offer boarding for cats and dogs, and the conditions you'll need to meet.
Apply online to export non veterinary pet care products to the Republic of Korea.
Guidance and legislation covering pet welfare and animal cruelty.
View the permit issued for Crick Pet Food, Crick under the Industrial Emissions Directive.
Find out which live animals and animal foods or feeding stuffs are zero-rated for VAT.
Product recall for toy pet care kit presenting a high risk of choking.
The CMA has launched a review into the veterinary services market for household pets.
The CMA has consulted on a proposal to make a market investigation reference into the veterinary services market for household pets in the UK.
Over 6,700 veterinary medicines destined for the USA seized by the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD).
Advice and guidance on protecting animal welfare on farms, in transport, at markets and at slaughter.
The CMA is investigating 8 completed acquisitions by Independent Vetcare Limited (IVC) of independent veterinary businesses.
Contact your council to apply for a licence to run a boarding kennel or cattery in Wales or Scotland
If you’re responsible for a farm animal you must make sure that you care for it properly.
The CMA is opening a review of how veterinary services are bought and sold amid concerns that pet owners may not be getting a good deal or receiving the information they need to make good choices.
The CMA is investigating the completed acquisition by CVS Group plc of Quality Pet Care Ltd (trading as The Vet).
How to contact the Animal and Plant Health Agency.
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