Swedish pet owners are grappling with dramatically rising veterinary costs, with some considering traveling to Denmark for more affordable care. According to a report from Skånska Dagbladet, cat breeder Ulrica Lindblom from Flyinge faced a veterinary bill exceeding 100,000 SEK for her sick cat's operation. The same procedure would have cost approximately half that amount in Denmark.
Statistics from the Social Democratic think tank Tiden indicate that veterinary prices in Sweden have increased by around 50 percent over the past five years. Lindblom expressed frustration with the price disparity, questioning why Swedish veterinary clinics must be so much more expensive. The situation highlights growing concerns about pet care affordability in Sweden and the emerging trend of cross-border veterinary tourism to neighboring Denmark.
The same procedure would have cost approximately half that amount in Denmark.
Lindblom expressed frustration with the price disparity, questioning why Swedish veterinary clinics must be so much more expensive.