Dog Vaccinations in Singapore: What Your Dog Needs and When

Why Vaccination Matters

Vaccines protect your dog 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 dog) and NON-CORE (recommended on case-by-case basis).

Vaccines At A Glance

VACCINE	TYPE	PROTECTS AGAINST
Distemper	Core	Serious virus affecting respiratory, digestive, and nervous systems — can be fatal
Parvovirus	Core	Highly contagious, can cause severe vomiting , bloody diarrhoea; often fatal in puppies
Adenovirus	Core	Infectious canine hepatitis and a component of kennel cough
Leptospirosis*	Non-core	Bacterial infection spread via water and rodent urine. Can also infect people. *Technically non-core but in Singapore’s environment, this poses a real risk, and most of the core vaccine brands commonly used here already come with Leptospirosis coverage
Kennel cough	Non-core	Infectious respiratory disease complex; recommended for dogs that board, attend daycare, or mix with many other dogs etc
Rabies	Non-core	Singapore has been rabies-free since 1953; only needed for overseas travel

Schedule

Note: Adult dogs receiving up-to-date vaccinations may not always need automatic yearly boosters. Speak to your vet to see if your dog can do a titre check, to see if they require any top up.

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Post-Vaccination Care

- Rest for 24 hours after the appointment: mild lethargy or soreness at the injection site is possible
- 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

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E-mail: hello@willowvets.sg (non-urgent enquiries only)