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In reply to the discussion: Picky cat and smelly cat wet catfood [View all]

ShazzieB

(21,858 posts)
6. A lot of vet practices are being bought out by private equity firms these days.
Thu Oct 23, 2025, 02:03 PM
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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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Funny how picky they can be. mwmisses4289 Thursday #1
When Angel Majik cat was in his last year, I bought every wet food can I could irisblue Thursday #2
🫂 mwmisses4289 Thursday #3
Thanks irisblue Thursday #4
Similar experience LPBBEAR Thursday #5
A lot of vet practices are being bought out by private equity firms these days. ShazzieB Thursday #6
Put spring water in their bowl Nigrum Cattus Thursday #7
Yeah, I do that irisblue Thursday #8
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