Find vet before buying pet for Christmas, shoppers warned
People who are considering buying dogs and cats for Christmas are being asked to check if they have access to a vet before they buy due to shortages caused by Brexit and Covid.
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) is urging caution after a rise in demand for vets due to the increase in pet ownership in lockdown and the new legal requirement for Brexit health checks on food exports to the EU.
The BVA’s comments come just days after the Food Standards Agency (FSA) warned meat and poultry producers that the shortage of vets might impact the supply of meat over Christmas.
The BVA’s senior vice-president, James Russell, said the shortage of vets could also affect domestic animals. “If you are thinking, we should be having a puppy or a kitten or
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