Rathfriland Veterinary Clinic

08/07/2025

We ℎ𝑒𝑟𝑑 it was an important day in the calendar today 🐮
Let's 𝑚𝑖𝑙𝑘 it for what it's worth and send in your favourite cow pictures! 📸

17/06/2025

In June 2024, a law came into effect in England that all cats over the age of 20 weeks had to be microchipped. This makes it easier for owners to be reunited with their lost cats.

It's not a legal requirement in Northern Ireland yet, but we were wondering if you have microchipped your cat or if you're considering it? Based on the number of requests we receive to share posts about missing cats, we think it would be a good idea for all pets to be chipped.

What's your thoughts on it?

19/05/2025

After 56 years in practice, Terry Smith, Veterinary Surgeon is retiring on 30/6/2025

We would like to thank Terry for his dedication to the profession and service to animals large and small. His expertise in Equine medicine is renowned and much appreciated across the country

Many thanks Terry, and we hope you enjoy your well deserved retirement!

15/04/2025

🐶 UPDATE

Reunited with family ❤️

Thanks for all the shares

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Wee dog found on Loughbrickland Road, Rathfriland today. Safe in our clinic now. Could the owners please phone the clinic during office hours 9am - 6pm tomorrow.

☎️ 02840630385

(Proof of ownership needed)

23/08/2024

UPDATE

The owner has been found. Thank you all for your help in sharing the post 🎉

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🐕 This lovely lady was found on the Drumarkin Road, Rathfriland today.

She is chipped but it's not registered unfortunately.

If you recognise her, please get in touch. We will need to see proof of ownership.

Please share so we can find her family.

06/07/2024

Have you seen this cat?

Missing from Drumdreenagh Road area.

Please share so others can help to find her 🐈‍⬛

24/06/2024

UPDATE

Back safe and sound from his adventures 🐈‍⬛

Thanks to everyone who shared it.

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*MISSING*

Have you seen this cat? Missing since last Thursday, last seen around the Cavan Road area of Rathfriland.

Very distinctive markings on front paws. Friendly so can be approached.

Please share to get him back home 🐈‍⬛

13/06/2024

🐕 This wee dog was found on the Bannfield Road, Rathfriland today (Thursday 13th June).

She's a cocker spaniel female that unfortunately has no microchip.

Please share so we can reconnect her to her family.

Contact us here at the page at any time of day or night, or on 02840630385 from 9am to 5pm.

Please note: proof of ownership will be required in order to claim her.

08/05/2024

**Important Information**

Due to technical issues in the clinic, our card payment and computer systems are currently down.

We are working to get them fixed ASAP. In the meantime we ask you to have your pet medication information to hand when ordering more or bring in the packet when coming to the clinic.

Also please pay by cash or cheque for appointments, medicine etc.

We thank you for your patience and cooperation at this time and hope it won't be long until we're back to normal in the office. Any issues, please call the clinic at 02840630385.

08/03/2024

Happy International Women's Day to all those wonderful women out there! A particular mention to each of the women in our team here in Rathfriland and all the hard work they do, to Rebecca, Ruth, Sharon, Emese, Nuala and Hannah, thankyou!

26/02/2024

🕶️ We know it's still February and those much needed summer holidays still feel so far away, but they'll come around faster than you think...

🐶 Are your pets vaccinations up to date? Some vaccinations need a booster before a kennel/cattery will accept your pet in through the door, so be sure to check what is needed and when, and book your slot in time.

🐱 This also applies if you're not going away this year as you don't want the vaccinations to lapse. It's better you keep on top of them and your pet will be healthier for it too.

05/02/2024

If only the cows could tell us when they'll calve and if they'll need any help - it would make our jobs a lot easier 🐄 😂

🐮🥛 F E B R U D A I R Y 🥛🐮

Farmers are on hand all the time to make sure calving problems are kept to a minimum. Sometimes checking cows in the very late or early hours because we care. Farming isn’t just a job. It’s a passion it’s part of our genetic make up.

Did you know…
A cow is pregnant for around 283days, that’s about nine months

During this time she will spend on average 60 days on holiday. This deliberate inactive period given to all dairy cows is super important so they can rest, recuperate and replenish.

Once calved the cow will join the milking herd and will naturally come bulling or on heat 30days later. This heat will occur every 18-24 days and lasts on average 14-15 hours. This change in behaviour continues until the cow is back in calf. And so completes the pregnancy cycle.

The Dairy Shorthorn is renowned for excellent fertility, easy calving and being excellent mothers. It’s one of the many benefits of the breed