A veterinary nurse in Kirkintilloch has told STV News that independent vets and practitioners are being bullied by larger firms not to tell owners the cost of medications and treatments for their pets.
It comes as a watchdog found prices have risen at almost twice the rate of inflation.
There are now growing calls for clarity around pricing.
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