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M&M Mars here in the US has been buying up the independent veterinary practices and turning them into corporate run businesses. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M
by zikduruqe 2y ago
M&M Mars here in the US has been buying up the independent veterinary practices and turning them into corporate run businesses.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mars_Inc.#Mars_Petcare https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mars_Inc.#Mars_Petcare
- whartung 2y agoOut here, they’re all being bought up by VCA. My vet is absolutely considering selling his practice. We (selfishly, not seriously) suggested selling his practice and then opening a new one closer to where we live. (We moved out of the area several years ago, but continue to drag the cats in to see him.) We said it in gest but he said he was already giving it serious consideration. When he bought his practice from the previous vet, the original owner did exactly that —- opening a new practice elsewhere.
- whycome 2y agoThis sounds like something out of Idiocracy
- lupusreal 2y agoIt's a highly prophetic movie. (And my thinking so is probably another example of it!)
- stalfosknight 2y agoEvery day it feels like we are getting closer and closer to making Idiocracy a reality.
- astura 2y agoThey already own most of the pet food brands, so this move actually makes sense. I still hate it though.