Farmfirst & Petfirst Veterinary Riverside

14/07/2025

ENTRIES OPEN! Enter our Petfirst Veterinary photo competition and your fur friend could be starring in our 2026 calendar! 12 winners will fetch a $100 voucher and treats - along with the all-important bragging rights and copies of the calendar to share with friends and whānau!

Find out more and enter here: https://www.mypetfirst.co.nz/pages/petfirst-calendar-competition.

Entries close 3 August 2025.

02/07/2025

Parvovirus cases are on the rise – protect your pup today.

We’re seeing a rise in reported cases of canine parvovirus in our local communities. This highly contagious virus can cause severe illness for your pup and heartbreak for you; however, the good news is, it’s highly preventable with vaccination.

At Petfirst Veterinary, we believe in proactive care, helping pets live their best lives, so if you are not sure if your puppy or dog is up to date with vaccinations or need a wellness check or vaccine booster, chat with our team on 03 308 2321 to ensure your fur friend is protected or book them in here: https://www.mypetfirst.co.nz/pages/mypetfirst-portal

30/06/2025

🌬❄️Although its been chilly❄️🌬, the snow up on the Mid Canterbury hills makes a perfect back drop, catch Jo and Ronnie out braving the weather 🚙

26/06/2025

🐮🐮 Thats a wrap on teatsealing & dry cow 2025 🐮🐮

A wooping 🐄 15,844 cows 🐄 this season a big thank you to all our technicians and farmers, bring on 2026 season 🎉

24/06/2025

From playful pups to wise old woofers, Black Hawk has you covered with top quality food that will keep them healthy and happy. Even better, this month, get $25 OFF 15-20kg bags for dogs and puppies.

Find out more at your local clinic: https://www.mypetfirst.co.nz/pages/our-clinics

24/06/2025

At the start of the month our mixed vet Claire and vet nurse Mary attended the NZVNA and NZVA conference held in Wellington, they learnt lots and we are looking forward to applying some of these new skills in clinic.

22/06/2025

Brrrrr, it's getting cold out there! Protect your fur friend from parasites with Bravecto and they could be getting super-cosy with a NZ-made pet sheepskin.

Chat to your local team for the best protection for your pet and for terms and conditions: https://www.mypetfirst.co.nz/pages/our-clinics

19/06/2025

A reminder the clinic is closed tomorrow to observe Matariki open again Saturday 21st 9am

17/06/2025

As temperatures fall, it’s time to safeguard current AND future stock. This month, we talk about preparing great calf sheds, nitrate toxicity and how to prevent abortion outbreaks on your farm.

Read more here:

As we enter cooler months, many animals are going onto their winter ration of annual pasture, oats or a brassica crop to allow permanent pasture growth for spring. Weather conditions, grazing practices, plant health and growth cycle impact the levels of nitrogen stored in a plant and the risk of nit...

17/06/2025

Look ahead to setting your sheep, cattle and dogs up with our top tips on working dog health, preventing nitrate poisoning in your cattle and getting ready for pre-lamb.

Read more here: https://bit.ly/FFCant-SBD-Jun25

15/06/2025

Our clinics will be closed this Friday, for Matariki.

For emergency care, contact your clinic: https://www.mypetfirst.co.nz/pages/our-clinics

10/06/2025

Revolution Plus will protect your cat inside and out with a gentle and easy-to-apply monthly dose. They'll be even happier with a FREE cat toy - yours with any Revolution Plus 3 pack until the end of July.

While stocks last, ts & cs apply. Ask in-clinic for details and the best protection for your pet: https://www.mypetfirst.co.nz/pages/our-clinics

09/06/2025

🥳🥳 Winner Announcement 🥳🥳🥳

Remember Nellie from last week ? thank you to everyone who guessed...
Nellie's weight was 75kgs!!

Congratulations to Teaghan Holland for her correct guess of 75kgs

also a second place prize to Shannon Reith who guessed a very close 75.2kgs

Ladies we will be in touch shortly to sort your prizes.

08/06/2025

As the weather cools, we take a look at how to take the best care of your fur friend over the colder months.

Find out more here: https://www.mypetfirst.co.nz/pages/senior-pets-osteoarthritis

06/06/2025

05/06/2025

! Spoil your cat and your wallet with 25% off Black Hawk cat and kitten 8-12kg bags.

Available in-clinic only, until 31 July 25. Visit your local team: https://www.mypetfirst.co.nz/pages/our-clinics

04/06/2025

🐕 Meet Nellie 🐕

One of our largest small animal patients, can anyone guess how heavy miss Nellie is ?
Comment your weight guess and be into win a toy for your fur friend 🐱🐶
( winner selected on Monday 9th June.)

04/06/2025

Ever wonder what our tech team is busy doing this time of year ??

Teatsealing 🐄🐄

Check out this time lapse video of our team hard at work

03/06/2025

Protecting your fur friend - and your family - from parasites is a year-round job. Simparica Trio has you covered - and you'll get a free clean earth dog toy for the good boy or girl in your life with Simparica Trio 3 packs until the end of July!

While stocks last, ts & cs apply. Ask in-clinic for details and the best protection for your pet: https://www.mypetfirst.co.nz/pages/our-clinics

31/05/2025

It's Gypsy Day - the day many of our hardworking dairy farmers move farms. If you're moving - we wish you all the best, stay safe!

Out on the roads this weekend? Look out for stock or heavy equipment on the move and help our farmers out with a little patience and some warm wishes 🐮

30/05/2025

Like us, our fur friends benefit from a regular checkup to make sure they're 'in the pink', just like Taika here from our 2025 Petfirst Calendar.

Find out more about this annual WOF (or WOOF - Warrant of Outstanding Fitness) here: https://www.mypetfirst.co.nz/pages/health-checks-preventative-screening

30/05/2025

A reminder the clinic will be closed for Kings Birthday on Monday, pop along today or Saturday morning 9 til 12 to stock up on any farm or pet suplies you might require for the long weekend.

27/05/2025

Our clinics will be closed this Monday, for King's Birthday.

For emergency care, contact your clinic: https://www.mypetfirst.co.nz/pages/our-clinics

28/04/2025

Log into your mypetfirst portal to re-order food, parasite prevention, prescribed medication and more.

Find out more at https://www.mypetfirst.co.nz/pages/mypetfirst-portal