We need regulation in the cost of animal treatments vets are marking up medication by 500%. To buy online a prescription is required costing an average of £27 plus the cost of medication. This is having a drastic effect, causing the surrender of much-loved pets and a strain on animal charities that receive no concessions. Most of our private veterinary practices are being bought out by large organisations that are making vast profits. Treatment costs are now in the thousands and even with insurance are becoming unaffordable. Our pets need our care and it is also becoming difficult to obtain an appointment due to a nationwide shortage of vets Profit should never come before the welfare of our animals and it is essential that reasonable costs return