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-reviewedHeartworm in dogs: prevention in tropical and subtropical climates
Heartworm disease is preventable, but once established it is serious, expensive to treat, and potentially fatal. In tropical regions, the risk never switches off.
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.
Vet Costs in Singapore: A Real Price Survey — Consults, Sterilisation, Vaccination, Dental & More
What a vet visit actually costs in Singapore in 2026 — banded S$ prices for consults, sterilisation, vaccination, dental, X-ray, blood work, hospitalisation and euthanasia, surveyed across our directory of 92 vet clinics.