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ShazzieB

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6. A lot of vet practices are being bought out by private equity firms these days.

Reply to LPBBEAR (Reply #5)

Thu Oct 23, 2025, 01:03 PM

Oct 23

When that happens, they become part of a chain and are run like any other corporate entity, to maximize profits.

Don't know if that's what happened to your vet, but it wouldn't surprise me.

Corporate consolidation is increasing in the veterinary industry, with private equity firms gaining traction, and buying up practices. Learn who they are, how they operate and how to navigate this new terrain.

https://www.aaha.org/trends-magazine/publications/corporate-consolidation-and-the-rise-of-private-equity/

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Picky cat and smelly cat wet catfood [View all] irisblue Oct 23 OP

Funny how picky they can be. mwmisses4289 Oct 23 #1

When Angel Majik cat was in his last year, I bought every wet food can I could irisblue Oct 23 #2

🫂 mwmisses4289 Oct 23 #3

Thanks irisblue Oct 23 #4

Similar experience LPBBEAR Oct 23 #5

A lot of vet practices are being bought out by private equity firms these days. ShazzieB Oct 23 #6

Put spring water in their bowl Nigrum Cattus Oct 23 #7

Yeah, I do that irisblue Oct 23 #8