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HAPPY BIRTHDAY SINGAPORE! Visit the National Day at Heartlands for South-West at Bukit Gombak Stadium on 10 Aug!- photo...
08/08/2025

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SINGAPORE! Visit the National Day at Heartlands for South-West at Bukit Gombak Stadium on 10 Aug!
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09/06/2025

Singapore Food Agency's food statistics for 2024

-- Hi Dr Tay, what kinds of ball games can I do with my dog other than just throwing a tennis ball?-- Playing ball games...
12/03/2025

-- Hi Dr Tay, what kinds of ball games can I do with my dog other than just throwing a tennis ball?

-- Playing ball games with your dog is one of the best ways to strengthen your bond while providing physical and mental stimulation. Find the right type of ball game that matches your dog's size, energy level and interests.

(a) Classic Fetch - this is the most well-known and beloved ball game for dogs. Dog loves to run and chase. All you need is a ball you can throw and give the command “Fetch!”. The dog is happy running after the ball, bringing it back to you and anticipating another round of throw. Just make sure the ball is appropriate to the size of the jaw, neither too big to bite on nor too small that could be a swallowing danger.
(b) Soccer - turing the classic fetch into another chasing game is soccer. You can kick the ball around and encouraging your dog to chase after it. Dogs can be trained to dribble the ball with their nose and paws! Remember to reward or praise your puppy when they get the ball back to you.

(c) Basketball - this can be a challenge but rewarding to see your dog able to tip a ball through a hoop. Use a light and bouncy ball that you can guide your dog to nose the ball towards a low hoop. Once your dog is used to a short range shot, gradually increase the distance and height. Eventually your dog will be able to nose a ball through the hoop as an impressive trick!

Playing ball sports allows you to strengthen your relationship with your dog. You can rotate through the games or a variety of balls to keep the game exciting and fresh. There are other substitutes such as discs or bone toys that can be used for fetch too to make your dog happy and healthy.

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Wishing everyone a prosperous and healthy year ahead!
28/01/2025

Wishing everyone a prosperous and healthy year ahead!

Have a great festive season and another great and healthy year ahead!
20/12/2024

Have a great festive season and another great and healthy year ahead!

-- Dear Dr Tay, I am curious that my cat wags his tail in a variety of manner. What do they mean?-- Decoding “tail langu...
07/09/2024

-- Dear Dr Tay, I am curious that my cat wags his tail in a variety of manner. What do they mean?

-- Decoding “tail language” is an art all by itself. Cats wagging their tails express various nuances, providing insights into their emotions and intent. Unlike dogs, for whom tail wagging predominantly indicates happiness, cats use their tails to express a broader spectrum of emotions.

(a) The positive: A gently swaying tail or a slightly raised tail with a relaxed curve indicates a happy and content cat. Often accompanied by purring and an expression of affection. In a friendly setting, a "fluffy" tail also denote pleasure and excitement, and this is not to be confused with a “puffed-up” tail representing fear.

(b) The negative: Conversely, a thumping tail when lying down, signifies annoyance. Similarly, a tail swept low to the ground or “puffed-up” like a bottle brush, signifies fear or defensive aggression. The cat is not in a good mood and best to avoid stressing it further.

(c) The ambiguous: Some tail movements fall into a grey area. For instance, a twitching tail tip can indicate intense focus, often when a cat is playing; but can also signal slight irritation. Observing other body language cues, such as ear position, whisker movement, and vocalizations, is crucial for accurate interpretation.

(d) The health: Sometimes, changes in tail movement can indicate health issues; such as when a tail suddenly cannot be lifted or is painful when touched. Persistent, unexplained changes in tail movement patterns warrant a consultation.

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-- Hi Dr Tay, I am still schooling but thinking of having a pet. Is it time for me to do so? -- In the bustling life of ...
10/06/2024

-- Hi Dr Tay, I am still schooling but thinking of having a pet. Is it time for me to do so?

-- In the bustling life of a student with tons of schoolwork, having a pet addition does sound daunting. But there are merits to having a companion. From a fish's quiet presence to a dog's energetic antics, pets can significantly impact a student's life.

Pets can offer stress relief to a student’s life. Pets offer unconditional love and acceptance of who you are, giving you a sense of self-worth. Playing and just watching a fun pet can reduce stress via hormonal balancing, which also improves your physical and mental health. Pets are also a great listener to your emotional frustrations. Physically, taking dogs for walks increase your activity, taking you away from long hours of sitting down.

To take care of a pet, it provides a structured routine to your life. This also teaches responsibility and time management early in life, emphasizing the importance of organisation. Having a pet next to you when you study also improves efficiency (believe it or not!), taking out monotony and allowing you to take breaks to focus on something else so that you refresh yourself.

Thus overall, while it takes time to care for a pet, generally the benefits are better for a healthy balanced student’s life.

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Wishing all in Singapore a Prosperous Dragon Year 2024!
09/02/2024

Wishing all in Singapore a Prosperous Dragon Year 2024!

--Healthy tidbits: Hey doc, do I need to vaccinate my dog and cat?--Yes, indeed! Our furry friends are exposed to a host...
07/02/2024

--Healthy tidbits: Hey doc, do I need to vaccinate my dog and cat?

--Yes, indeed! Our furry friends are exposed to a host of viruses and bacteria which can be life threatening. Fortunately with advancement in science, a single vaccine can protect against many of these infections! This is what we call Core Vaccination, which is carried out once a year.
For dogs, there are critical ones such as canine parvovirus, canine distemper virus, canine adenovirus, parainfluenza and leptospirosis. For cats, there are rhinotracheitis, calici virus, panleukopaenia and chlamydia.
Make an appointment with your Vet annually for a general check and maintain the vaccination current.

There are further more specialised vaccines which can be deployed under certain circumstances.
For dogs, there is a vaccine targeting the "Kennel Cough" complex. As the name suggests, it is a condition for dogs housed in high density. So if you are putting your dog into boarding when you are away, then you should get your dog vaccinated against this. It is very worthwhile to do so for the benefit of your dog. There is also a rare vaccine which is generally not used, but could be done so when exporting your dog. Yes, this is against the deadly Rabies virus. I will speak more on this in future. But just to share a celebrated info: Singapore has been free from Rabies since 1953!
For the cats, we have Feline Leukaemia virus (FeLV), which is a vaccine recommended if your cat wanders around on its own. You will never be sure what it might pick up and who it might meet. So it is best to protect against this.
Hope the posts on Vaccinations are useful info for you. Your pets will be happy and safe from vicious infections with these advanced sciences. Enjoy the time with them!

郑医生分享宠物那些事

--喂养护理Tips：之核心疫苗
--常见问题：在新加坡需要给宠物猫狗注射预防针吗?
--郑医生建议：需要。毛茸茸的小动物长期暴露于多种病毒和细菌中，可能威胁生命。幸运的是，随着科学的进步，一次的疫苗注射就可以预防许多此类感染。这就是我们常说的，所谓的核心疫苗接种，只需要每年注射一次就可以了。
可以帮助狗狗预防一些关键性疾病，例如犬细小病毒，犬瘟热病毒，犬腺病毒，伪流感和钩端螺旋体病。
对于猫，主要预防的是鼻气管炎，杯状病毒，猫泛白癜风和衣原体感染。
每年给小动物进行一次行常规检查吧，并及时了解疫苗接种最新状态。

除了通过核心疫苗的接种，来预防可能致命的已确定疾病。在哪些情况下还要接种更多专业疫苗呢？
对于狗，有一种针对 “kennel cough 综合症”的疫苗。顾名思义，就是狗在高密度集中居住的条件下常见的一种传染性咳嗽，因此，如果您在外出时，想要把狗送去寄宿，最好提前给狗接种疫苗。为了更好地保护您的宠物，这样做是非常值得的。还有一种稀有疫苗，通常不使用，只有在猫狗出口，或者要带猫狗离开新加坡时才需要。是的，这就是针对致命的狂犬病病毒的疫苗（猫同样适用），以后我会再详细介绍。令人鼓舞的是：自1953年以来，新加坡就摆脱了狂犬病！所以，在新加坡养宠物的朋友不用担心。

-来自Vet on the Go 郑春义医生的分享。（微信号：DrTayCN）

Chocolates - the lovely stuff: Dr Tay, I heard that chocolate is poisonous to dogs. Is it true?Yes, unfortunately choco...
19/12/2023

Chocolates - the lovely stuff: Dr Tay, I heard that chocolate is poisonous to dogs. Is it true?

Yes, unfortunately chocolate is toxic to dogs (and cats too!). It is rarely fatal but can result in significant illness. This arises from “theobromine” in chocolate, which is very similar to caffeine. Dogs cannot metabolise this as well as people. There are various references to toxic levels of the chocolate for dogs; and generally dark chocolate has more theobromine than milk chocolate. Excessive amounts can cause vomiting and diarrhea, increased thirst and urination, panting or restlessness and a racing heart rate. In severe cases, muscle tremors, seizures, and heart failure can be seen. When in doubt, immediate treatment is warranted. If caught early, we can induce vomitting to remove excess amounts from the stomach, or give a binder to reduce absorption. For milder symptoms there are medications I can use for relief. However in serious cases, the dog may need to be hospitalised and put on drips. So be aware of leaving stuff lying around which are attractive to your pets!

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--宠物喂养护理Tips：巧克力之毒

郑医生分享宠物那些事

--常见问题：美味的巧克力，竟然有可能是动物的毒品，这是真的吗？
--郑医生解答：
是的，对人类来说美味的巧克力，对狗（和猫！）却是有毒的。虽然食用巧克力很少致命，但会导致严重的问题。这是由于巧克力中的“可可碱”（“theobromine”）与咖啡因非常相似。狗不能像人一样迅速代谢这种物质。参考文献中提出很多关于狗巧克力的毒性水平，但基本上通常黑巧克力比牛奶巧克力有更多的可可碱。过量食用会引起呕吐和腹泻，口渴和排尿增加，气喘或躁动不安以及心跳加快。在严重的情况下，可以看到动物的肌肉震颤,癫痫发作和心力衰竭。如果你的宠物不小心误食了巧克力，应立即治疗。如果发现得早，我们可以通过催吐的方式，帮助它们从胃中去除过量的食物，或给予粘合剂以减少吸收。对于较轻的症状，有些药物可以缓解。但是，在严重的情况下，可能需要将动物送院治疗并打点滴了。因此，美味的巧克力要放置在动物接触不到的地方哦！
-来自Vet on the Go 郑春义医生的分享。（微信号：DrTayCN）

-- Hi Dr Tay, I am thinking of having a small pet but not sure what could be suitable. Any advice?-- Pets can be great s...
06/11/2023

-- Hi Dr Tay, I am thinking of having a small pet but not sure what could be suitable. Any advice?

-- Pets can be great sources of companionship and comfort. Pet owners often experience increased self-esteem and reduced feelings of loneliness, as well as even physical health benefits such as lowered blood pressure. But owning a pet comes with great responsibility in terms of care and not abandoning it till the end of life. Beyond dogs and cats, the small furries are attractive pets to start with in many cases.

1. The Bunny - Rabbits are social, friendly animals and adapt very well to humans. They live the longest among the small furries with an average of 8 years. The cute looks is a great attraction with kids. Do note that rabbits are herd animals and prefer to have more than one for socialising. Their feet is bad with cages so they generally prefer solid floorings. Rabbits need daily handling to be comfortable. They have very delicate digestive system and can easily die from a stomach upset. They are also very cautious animals and can be easily spooked and can break their backs if they are roughly handled.

2. Keep a Hamster in mind - Hamsters are a cuddly, friendly, and inquisitive type of pet rodent. They are independent and self-entertaining as long as there is a variety of toys in the cage. Hamsters are solitary so you should allow space for them to stay on their own if you intend to keep more than one. But they must be handled gently or they will bite very hard. Children will have to be careful with that. Hamsters are short-lived, averaging 2.5 years, so they can make good starter pets, but can be a sad thing for your kid.

3. Fun with Ferrets - Ferrets are engaging pets with a playful attitude and boundless energy. They live also averaging 8 years. You will have to ferret-proof your home as it is very inquisitive and will go through gaps to access various places, or even escape. Ferrets do not like to stay inside a cage and would always go exploring. One thing that people could not stand is the musky odour.

4. Taking care of Gander the Guinea Pig - Guinea pigs are considered the sweetest and most social of the pet rodents. They live an average of 6 years. They can be kept in cages quite readily. Most guinea pigs have long hair that require grooming. They are herd animals like rabbits, so would need more than one together.

5. Choice of a Chinchilla - Chinchillas are adorable pet rodents with soft fur, large ears, and bushy tails. They live an average of 7 years. Chinchillas tend to be solitary and do not need a companion. But they can form a close bond as a pair. They are very clean animals like cats thus needing a dust bowl to allow it to bathe. Handling chinchillas have to be careful as their fur can slough off easily. They are also fairly large so may be difficult to handle for a kid.

6. Gerbils - Gerbils are cute little pet rodents which are independent and can keep themselves entertained for extended periods. They live an average of 4 years. Like all rodents, they bit when startled. Their urine is concentrated so will emit a strong odour, thus requiring more attention to cleaning the enclosure.

There are plenty of pet alternatives to choose from, especially if you are more comfortable welcoming a small pet into your home.

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-- Dear Dr Tay, my kitten is expressing some behavour but I am not too sure what to make of them, like purring a lot and...
08/10/2023

-- Dear Dr Tay, my kitten is expressing some behavour but I am not too sure what to make of them, like purring a lot and jumping onto me.

-- Kitties are sweet creatures and can be very loving towards us. What you are seeing may be expression of affection from your pet. If you see some of these signs, they are usually a show of love. Of course not showing them does not mean your cat does not love you. Just like people, some cats are better communicators than others.

The most common sign you may see is purring, which is a happy and comfortable cat. Some vocal cats may also meow in a very sweet manner and wanting your attention. Many people have experienced cats rubbing against your legs which is wanting its scent on you. It is also possible they want to be picked up. So go ahead and pick it up and give it a little pat to make its day. Kneeding also shows its affection, although it can be painful due to the sharp claws. So trimming the claws help if your cat is an indoor one. Cat also likes to jump onto your lap and curl up on it, or an insistent cat will follow you all around the house. Very attached cats will want to lie down with you but not all owners like their pets in bed. Finally, cats that enjoy the rubbing and petting will paw you as a gesture for you to continue with it as it is really enjoying itself.

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