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Remove VAT on veterinary fees for pets

Submitted by Diana Kate Bowsher on Wednesday 25th June 2025

Published on Wednesday 23rd July 2025

Current status: Closed

Closed: Friday 23rd January 2026

Signatures: 1,420

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Animals ~ Basics ~ Charged ~ Essential ~ Healthy ~ Luxury ~ Owners ~ Pets ~ Remove ~ Wellbeing

Petition Action

Remove VAT on veterinary fees for pets

Petition Details

Following reports of some pet owners not being able to afford vet fees, we believe it is time for the Government to remove VAT from veterinary fees for pets so that it is no longer charged on animal health care which is essential for their health.

Additional Information

We believe pets are not a luxury but loved and valued companions and contribute to emotional and mental wellbeing for so many including the elderly. Some animal rescue centres may be full and unable to help, resulting in healthy animals being put down or left to suffer without basic care. We believe that if VAT is no longer charged on all veterinary fees, it could go a long way to rectifying this situation.


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