The Swedish Competition Authority, Konkurrensverket, has stated that price information for veterinary care is "very deficient" when it comes to treating sick or injured animals, according to a report. The agency proposes developing national treatment recommendations for veterinary care, which would apply to treatments and measures for common illnesses primarily in dogs and cats. Konkurrensverket's director-general, Marie Östman, said in a press release that many pet owners are in a difficult situation when making decisions about their sick or injured animals and need clearer information on treatment options and prices to make informed choices.
The agency also reportedly wants to see an industry agreement between entities such as the Swedish Consumer Agency and veterinary care providers to publish price information for certain procedures on providers' websites, and for prices to become clearer on-site at clinics or animal hospitals.
many pet owners are in a difficult situation when making decisions about their sick or injured animals and need clearer information on treatment options and prices to make informed choices