Tag: Owners

FTC Takes Second Action Against JAB Consumer Partners to Protect Pet Owners from Private Equity Firm’s Rollup of Veterinary Services Clinics

The Federal Trade Commission today took the second action against JAB Consumer Partners to prevent the private equity firm from further consolidating control over specialty and emergency veterinary clinics. As a condition of JAB’s proposed $1.65 billion acquisition of the parent company of veterinary clinic owner Ethos, the FTC is ordering the firm to divest clinics in Richmond, Va., Denver, …

Local Veterinarian Reminds Pet Owners to be Mindful This Summer

With the weather heating up veterinarians are reminding pet owners how to keep their furry friends healthy this summer. People in Traverse City were walking their dogs through downtown on a hot Tuesday afternoon. They say they take breaks, bring water and cool off in the bay, but Veterinarian Craig Brakeman says even that may not be enough. “Even if …

FTC Acts to Protect Pet Owners from Private Equity Firm’s Anticompetitive Acquisition of Veterinary Services Clinics

The Federal Trade Commission today took action to protect competition in markets for specialty and emergency veterinary services by requiring the owner of a chain of veterinary clinics, JAB Consumer Partners, to divest clinics in California and Texas as a condition of its proposed $1.1 billion acquisition of competing clinic operators SAGE Veterinary Partners, LLC. The Commission also imposes robust …

About 27% of horse owners buy painkillers without consulting veterinarians – WSU Insider

PULLMAN, Wash. – Many horse owners purchase painkilling and potentially dangerous drugs without having a veterinarian examine their horse first, a recent survey has found. The survey of 389 horse owners in the United States found a total of about 27% bought painkillers from noncompliant sources that would fall outside the veterinarian-client-patient relationship. As of November 2021, 47 states require …

Veterinarian shortage sends pet owners scrambling

Veterinary appointments are getting harder to come by, with clinics facing labor shortages stemming from pandemic disruption. Why it matters: Americans are spending more than ever on their pets, which have provided us companionship during a time of isolation. State of play: Veterinarians say they’re suffering from burnout and offering fewer appointments per hour than pre-pandemic times due to new …

Free puppy care classes for Kilkenny dog owners – Kilkenny Now

New dog owners trying to get to grips with their puppies can avail of free puppy care classes in Kilkenny city. The classes are free to attend and take place at Petmania stores nationwide on the second Saturday of every month, starting on Saturday, April. However, spaces are limited and people are advised to register in advance. Delivered by trained …