Core and non-core vaccines, the puppy schedule, parasite prevention (heartworm, fleas, ticks, intestinal worms) and the annual wellness exam — based on WSAVA vaccination guidelines and parasitology bodies.
The puppy vaccination schedule, explained
Which shots your puppy needs, when, and why — plus how Singapore’s licensing and rabies-free status affect the plan.
Vet-reviewedCore vs non-core dog vaccines explained (WSAVA guidelines)
Not every vaccine is right for every dog. The WSAVA classification separates the ones every dog must have from the ones that depend on lifestyle and local risk — and explains why over-vaccinating carries its own risks.
Vet-reviewedFleas, ticks and the diseases they carry: a guide to year-round prevention
Fleas and ticks are more than an itch. They transmit diseases, cause anaemia, and can affect human household members too. In tropical climates, there is no safe season to drop your guard.
Vet-reviewedThe annual wellness exam: what your vet checks and why it matters
A yearly check-up is more than a vaccination update. Here is what a thorough wellness exam covers — and why "healthy-looking" dogs benefit from it just as much as sick ones.
Heartworm in Tokyo dogs: what the humid summers mean for your prevention schedule
Tokyo's June–September monsoon season creates one of Asia's most intense mosquito windows — and heartworm risk comes with it. Many expat dog owners arrive from cooler climates and dangerously underestimate what that means for their prevention calendar.
Scrub typhus and tick awareness for Tokyo dog owners: the trails, the ticks, and what vets want you to know
Tokyo's hiking culture is magnificent — Takao-san on a clear winter morning, the Okutama valleys in autumn. But the Kanto region's trails carry tick species that can transmit serious disease to your dog. Here is what trail-loving dog owners actually need to know.