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WSHazel

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2. The laws exist to prevent this

Reply to Rhiannon12866 (Original post)

Sat Jun 27, 2026, 11:04 AM

23 hrs ago

There are monopoly rules about consolidated ownership of any industry within a market.

The can also reduce the benefit to PE’s by limiting non-compete language when a vet sells their practice.

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This happened in the town I lived in, and it was awful. CozyMystery Yesterday #1

worthy of its own thread Skittles 9 hrs ago #3

The laws exist to prevent this WSHazel 23 hrs ago #2

My vet bills are unreal Grim Chieftain 1 hr ago #4

Oh, my dog also had Cushings! Rhiannon12866 1 hr ago #5

Thanks so much, friend Grim Chieftain 55 min ago #6

I sure know exactly what you mean, I would have done anything to help my pups Rhiannon12866 38 min ago #7

So sorry for the loss of your beloved Jack, Rhiannon Grim Chieftain 14 min ago #8