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veterinary bills
Coverage of veterinary bills in the Nexus archive.
- Pet owners going into debt and turning off heating to afford huge vet bills
Pet owners are facing severe financial strain, going into debt and reducing home heating to cover high veterinary costs. The situation highlights the growing burden of animal healthcare expenses on households.
- ‘Huge’ increase in kennelling and vet spending by police after XL bully ban
Police spending on kennels and veterinary bills in England and Wales has more than tripled since the XL bully ban took effect in 2024, with some forces seeing over 500% increases. Data from 22 police forces shows average spending rose from £137,400 in 2022-23 to £423,136 in 2024-25.