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Good day
This is Sylvester.
I would like to gather some information before I make an appointment with this clinic. I am about to acquire a Golden Retriever puppy of about 2-3 months. Therefore, I am aware that certain regulations of its medical status must be met for its well-being. Please enlighten me on the following.
What medical procedures must the puppy undergo since the day it was born?
There are some canine laws regarding medical procedures in the "nanny state" of Singapore.
You will need to check the government website, www.ava.gov.sg for the latest rules and regulations.
As far as I know, from July 1, 2007, all puppies to be sold by licensed puppy sellers (e.g. pet shops) need to be vaccinated at least 2 times before sale and that they must be microchipped before sale.
Below are some answers to your questions:
1. Ensure that you buy from a reputable breeder who has good breeding stock. Parents to be free from hip dysplasia and other hereditary diseases.
2. Vaccination advised by Toa Payoh Vets is :
6-8 weeks of age, then 2 more at 3-weekly intervals for puppies. Yearly vaccination.
3. Deworming is to be done after sale but this is my advice, not medical regulation. Each vet has his own recommendations.
4. Get a veterinary inspection of the new puppy within 24-48 hours after purchase. Some puppy sellers have a 24-hour return policy if the puppy fails the veterinary inspection.
5. Anti-heartworm prevention medication or injection.
6. Feed premium puppy food as advised by the puppy seller. Do not change to other brands immediately or change gradually within 2 weeks.
7. Water available at all times.
8. Tick prevention. Various products. Sometimes, just check all paws of your Golden Retriever puppy every day and after exercise is all you need to do to reduce the tick population in your garden.
Should those procedures be repetitive?
Vaccination against viral, bacterial and heartworm disease as advised by your vet is recoomended yearly.
Will there be certification?
Vaccination certificates are usually available from the seller if they do vaccinate.
How can I ensure its breed quality?
You need to do research. Find a reputable breeder in Singapore or from overseas. Check with the Singapore Kennel Club. I do not know if there there are breeders in Singapore with certification of the parental stock as being free from hip dysplasia and other eye diseases.
Any other issues that I need to be aware of?
Socialising the Golden Retriever early (people, crowds, traffic noises) yet avoiding other dogs before it has its 3 vaccinations is important. 2 weeks after the 3rd vaccination before the puppy meets other canine species or go to areas where other dogs go (e.g. dog parks).
Puppy house-training starts on the first day you bring it home. This topic is extremely important and is beyond the scope of this e-mail reply. Some success stories of Singaporeans toilet-training their puppies are at www.toapayohvets.com.
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