Cat Vaccinations in Singapore: What Your Cat Needs and When

Why Vaccination Matters

Vaccines protect your cat against serious, sometimes fatal, infectious diseases. In Singapore, vaccination guidelines for dogs and cats are developed by the NParks/Animal & Veterinary Service and the Singapore Veterinary Association. Vaccines are divided into CORE (recommended for every cat) and NON-CORE (recommended on case-by-case basis).

Vaccines At A Glance

VACCINE	TYPE	PROTECTS AGAINST
Herpesvirus	Core	Feline viral rhinotracheitis — severe cat flu causing sneezing, eye discharge, and nasal congestion; virus stays lifelong once contracted.
Calicivirus	Core	Upper respiratory infection; mouth ulcers, sneezing, worse signs if severe.
Parvovirus	Core	Feline panleukopenia — highly contagious and often fatal, especially in kittens; causes severe vomiting and diarrhoea.
Feline Leukaemia (FELV)	Non-core	Can cause suppression of immune system. Not commonly given in Singapore. Speak to your vet should you wish to learn more about effectiveness and testing prior to vaccination.
Chlamydia	Non-core	Bacterial infection causing conjunctivitis; recommended for multi-cat households or cats at higher exposure risk.
Rabies	Non-core	Singapore has been rabies-free since 1953; only needed for overseas travel.

Schedule

Post-Vaccination Care

- Rest for 24 hours after the appointment: mild lethargy or soreness at the injection site is possible
- Should swelling or lumps appear/persist at injection site after weeks or months, please let your vet know
- Other serious side effects eg: swelling, breathing difficulties etc, please let a vet know ASAP
- Keep your vaccination booklet or digital records safe — needed for boarding, grooming, and travel

Willow Vet Clinic contact
Clinic phone: 6970 5686
E-mail: hello@willowvets.sg (non-urgent enquiries only)