Pet Health Guides

Report Animal Cruelty Singapore: 5 Clear Steps

To report animal cruelty Singapore, call AVS on 1800-476-1600 for urgent danger, or use its online feedback form for non-urgent cases. SPCA also accepts reports but has no enforcement powers under the Animals and Birds Act. Learn which authority to contact, how to document what you witnessed, what counts as suspected cruelty and what may happen after your report. Use the practical FACT check to submit clear, useful evidence without putting yourself at risk.

25 Sept

Licensed Pet Shop Singapore: Check Before You Buy

Before you buy from a pet shop, farm or breeder, check the seller’s AVS authorisation and match it with the premises and paperwork. This practical Singapore guide explains the difference between a licensed pet shop and commercial breeder, lists current AVS licence fees, and gives you the ABCD check for verifying a seller. Learn what to record, which red flags deserve caution and what to do if an operator appears unlicensed.

24 Sept

Pet Boarding in Singapore: AVS Licence Checks

Pet boarding and pet hotels in Singapore: AVS licensing and what to check before you book. Learn how to search the official AVS registry, match the listed operator to the premises, spot warning signs and prepare written care instructions. This practical Licence-to-Leave checklist helps Singapore pet owners verify a facility before handing over their pet.

23 Sept

What to Do When Your Pet Dies in Singapore: 6 Steps

What to do when your pet dies in Singapore can feel unclear during an upsetting time. This practical guide explains immediate care, PALS licence cancellation, cremation for dogs and cats, options for small pets, private burial rules and reported Singapore price ranges. You will also find a preparation checklist and sensitive ways to support your household through pet loss.

21 Sept

Stray Feeding Rules Singapore: 5 Rules for Cat Caregivers

Stray feeding rules Singapore are clearer when you separate community cats, wildlife and littering. Feeding community cats is not illegal, but caregivers must remove leftover food and containers, provide clean water and follow responsible-care guidelines. This guide explains Singapore’s TNRM programme, AVS reimbursement caps, possible fines and how to request trapping or sterilisation support from partner Animal Groups.

20 Sept

Can You Bring Your Pet on Public Transport in Singapore? Rules and Pet-Friendly Places to Visit

Pets on public transport and pet-friendly places in Singapore involve separate rules. Pets other than recognised guide dogs cannot currently use MRT trains, railway premises or public buses, while a proposed wider scheme remains under study. This practical guide explains private transport alternatives, NParks parks, dog runs and the checks to make before visiting a café, mall or outdoor venue with your pet.

11 Sept

Pet Adoption Singapore: 6 Steps to Bring Home a Pet

Considering pet adoption in Singapore? Learn how to choose an AVS-recognised welfare group, compare SPCA and ASD, understand published adoption fees, prepare for screening, licence your pet and check HDB or condominium rules before bringing a dog or cat home.

10 Sept

Pet Microchip Singapore Mandatory Rules Cost: 2026 Guide

Need to know whether a pet microchip is mandatory in Singapore? This 2026 guide explains the cat requirement, veterinary procedure, variable clinic costs, PALS applications and licence fees for cats and dogs.

10 Sept

Legal Pets in Singapore: AVS List and Bans

What pets are legal in Singapore? AVS approves dogs, cats, small mammals, selected wildlife, most birds, fish and invertebrates. However, popular exotics such as hedgehogs, sugar gliders, snakes, tortoises and lizards are prohibited. This practical guide explains the approved list, HDB and private-property limits, banned categories and a simple three-check process to complete before buying or adopting any animal.

9 Sept

Export Pet From Singapore: 3 Steps for 2026

Export pet from Singapore with fewer delays by following the correct order: check destination import rules, obtain the AVS export licence, then arrange veterinary certification and required tests. This 2026 guide explains the 90-day licence validity, reported S$50 standard fee, possible express charge, destination-specific testing and a practical Licence–Lab–Landing planning method for dogs, cats and small mammals.

8 Sept