How many vaccinations does a puppy need?
2.1 Three vaccinations if the puppy has its first vaccination at week 6. The vaccination schedule recommended by Toa Payoh Vets is: Week 6, Week 8-9, Week 10-11 and then yearly booster. Toa Payoh Vets schedule is meant for breeder and pet shop puppies. Most of Toa Payoh Vets’ vaccination cases are from breeders and pet shops and early vaccination is essential as these puppies are exposed to viral diseases earlier when they are from different sources. 2.2 Two vaccinations if the puppy is older e.g. 10 weeks old. Imported puppies are advised to have two vaccinations. 3. One pet shop operator recommend 1 vaccination in Singapore instead of two, for Australian-imported puppies. Australian-imported puppies have had 2 vaccinations before they are permitted to be imported into Singapore. The Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority (AVA) rules that puppies can only be imported or sold after they have had 2 vaccinations. Therefore, the pet shop operator has complied with regulations. The pet shop op
