Dalriada Vets

25/08/2026

***UPDATE - cat is now reunited with owners***

🐱 🐱 🐱 Is anyone around the Blarbuie / hospital area in Lochgilphead missing a cat?

A member of the public has picked up a cat yesterday since she felt it was distressed. She has it in her home, so we haven't yet scanned it for a microchip.

Please call the surgery on 01546 602240 if you require any further information.

24/08/2026

If anyone has any newspapers can you hand them into the Vets? We’re running a bit low for the kennels. Thanks 🙂

20/08/2026

🚨 Free post-mortem examinations available for Scottish Blackface lambs with suspected Lymph Node Aplasia

As flocks are gathered off the hill for weaning, farmers may encounter lambs born without lymph nodes, often presenting with severe, untreatable orf infections.

Livestock Health Scotland is funding free examinations at SRUC postmortem sites on a first come, first served basis. We encourage vets and farmers to submit suspect cases for investigation.

A new PhD project, part-funded by the Scottish Blackface Sheep Breeders Association, is now underway to help improve understanding of this condition. The more samples collected, the greater the opportunity to support future research and flock health.

📩 Please spread the word and encourage submissions of affected lambs.

13/08/2026

https://ruminanthw.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Vaccine-Decision-Maker-2026-APP.pdf

Dear Farm Clients
Please follow this link to help you make decisions

12/08/2026

‼️ URGENT ‼️ NOTICE FOR FARMERS ‼️

With Bluetongue now reported in Scotland we need to gauge how many farmers are considering buying vaccine. Ordering it is proving challenging. Vets at the moment need to order using a Special Import Certificate to source the only one that is currently available, from France. Please contact the surgery ASAP so we can start the process of sourcing vaccine. Please see the following link for up to date information on Bluetongue.

Latest news and advice on bluetongue virus (BTV-3) in the UK

24/07/2026

🐾 TICK AND FLEA PREVENTION 🐾

Would anyone be interested in getting their dogs treated for ticks and fleas with an injectable product which lasts for one year. If you feel this is something you would like to try, please contact the surgery for more information.
01546602240

23/07/2026

For all local residents and farmers…..

We would encourage you to sign up for Rural Watch. Signing up is completely free and secure and anyone signed up only receives relevant, targeted messages from trusted providers, such as Police Scotland and Neighbourhood Watch Scotland. Information sent out is in relation to crimes / scams in the local area and there is information on the website with advice on how to secure your property.

The Rural Watch Scotland website is: ruralwatchscotland.co.uk

08/07/2026

🐱🐶 Inveraray Booster Day 🐶🐱

We will be at the Nicol Hall in Inveraray on Wednesday 19 August.
Please telephone the surgery 01546602240 to book at appointment.

25/06/2026

Missing cat….🐈