Owners to be able to claim compensation for pet suffering due to vet negligence

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closedDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsOpened 8 May 2025Closed 8 November 2025

Background

We want a law allowing pet owners to claim legal damages for pain and suffering caused by veterinary negligence, holding vets accountable in court — not just for financial loss, but for the animal’s suffering.

Additional details

Pets are sentient beings, yet the law treats them as property when harmed by a vet’s mistake. We want better protections and justice for all animals.

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Source: UK Government & Parliament Petitions service. Petition ID: 722985.