Veterinarians submit petition to the Assembly to lower VAT on pet care

Veterinarians submitted a petition to the Assembly of the Republic seeking to reduce the VAT on pet care services from 23% to 6%. The petition, which gathered around 8,000 signatures, reflects widespread public concern about making veterinary care more affordable. The Ordem dos Médicos Veterinários emphasizes the importance of this initiative for animal health and public health. They have engaged with political parties to advocate for this VAT reduction in the 2027 State Budget. The petition's significant support highlights the issue's relevance to many families, as approximately 2.2 million households own pets.