Vaccinations Schedule for Dogs and Cats in Singapore - last update 2020/11
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The vaccinations guidelines are not a mandate but are intended to provide guidance to veterinarians practising in Singapore. The recommendations should be adapted to individual animals based on clinical 8 assessment by a veterinarian.
Non-core vaccines are used to protect dogs and cats from diseases when certain factors, such as their geographical location, lifestyle, or environment, put them at risk. While all dogs and cats should be vaccinated with core vaccines, non-core vaccines should be considered in specific circumstances. A veterinarian should be consulted to customise a vaccination programme suited to the needs of the animal and its environment. Further information on the relevant risk factors for the diseases covered by the non-core vaccines are provided in the subsequent sections.
Dogs Vaccinations
| Core | ● Canine distemper virus (CDV) | Puppy Vaccination Series: The initial core vaccination should be given at 6 - 8 weeks of age. Subsequent boosters should be given every 2 - 4 weeks until 16 weeks of age or older. |
| ● Canine adenovirus (CAV) | ||
| ● Canine parvovirus (CPV) | Adult Vaccination Series: within 1 year following the last dose | |
| Non -Core | ● Leptospirosis : |
Puppy Vaccination Series: The initial vaccination should be given at 6 - 9 weeks of age or older. A second dose should be given 2 - 4 weeks later |
| - Leptospira canicola | Adult Vaccination Series: recommended to be revaccinated annually | |
| - Leptospira grippotyphosa | ||
| -Leptospira icterohaemorrhagiae | ||
| -Leptospira pomona | ||
| ● Rabies |
Puppies Vaccination Series: The initial core vaccination can begin at the time of admission to the shelter and at 4 - 6 weeks of age or older. Subsequent boosters should be given every 2 weeks until 20 weeks of age, if they are still residing in the shelter |
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| Adult Vaccination Series: annual booster to maintain their immunity status | ||
| ● Canine Coronavirus | Based on the disease characteristics, canine coronavirus vaccine is not required |
Cats Vaccinations
| Core | ● Feline parvovirus; feline panleukopenia virus (FPV) |
Kitten Vaccination Series: The initial core vaccination should be given at 6 - 8 weeks of age. Subsequent boosters should be given every 2 - 4 weeks until 16 weeks of age or older. |
| ● Feline calicivirus (FCV) | ||
| ● Feline herpesvirus (FHV-1) | Adult Vaccination Series: within 1 year following the last dose | |
| Non -Core | ● Feline leukemia virus (FeLV) |
Kitten Vaccination Series: The initial vaccination should be given at 8 weeks of age or older. A second dose should be given 3 - 4 weeks later |
| Adult Vaccination Series: 1 year following the last dose | ||
| ● Rabies |
Kitten Vaccination Series: The initial core vaccination can begin at the time of admission to the shelter and at 4 - 6 weeks of age or older. Subsequent boosters should be given every 2 weeks until 20 weeks of age, if they are still residing in the shelter |
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| Adult Vaccination Series: annual booster to maintain their immunity status |
Information extracted from : SINGAPORE VACCINATION GUIDELINES FOR DOGS AND CATS 2020
https://sva.org.sg/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Singapore-Vax-Guidelines-version-final_FINAL.pdf
