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The UK veterinary market is slowing because the large cohort of pets acquired during the pandemic has entered its low-maintenance 'middle years'. This demographic dip in demand for care, which is highest in youth and old age, has combined with fewer new pets and cautious consumer spending to cool the once-booming sector.
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