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The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has today published the provisional decision in its market investigation into the UK’s £6.3 billion veterinary services market.
Puppy smuggling bill (Animal Welfare (Import of Dogs, Cats and Ferrets) Bill) receives Royal Assent.
The CMA has launched a review into the veterinary services market for household pets.
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is conducting a market investigation into veterinary services for household pets.
Before you buy a pet cat or dog, make checks to avoid the illegal trade in pet animals, and know how to report concerns.
Bringing pets into Great Britain: pet passports, Great Britain pet health certificates, microchipping, rabies vaccinations, travelling with assistance dogs.
VMD survey will help inform future guidance to protect both animal health and the environment.
Pet owners urged to be wary of dangerous fake treatments discovered on e-commerce sites.
Use this certificate to bring your pet dog, cat or ferret, or assistance dog, to Great Britain (England, Wales and Scotland).
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