Which dates should I discuss with the vet?
Singapore’s AVS/SVA guidelines describe initial core vaccination at 6–8 weeks, followed by doses every 2–4 weeks until 16 weeks or older. Previous doses and exposure risk affect the plan.
| Stage | Appointment question |
|---|---|
| First consultation | Which doses are documented, and when should the next one be given? |
| Through 16 weeks and beyond | Does the recorded course include an appropriately timed final puppy dose? |
| Around six months | Should an earlier follow-up vaccination be planned? |
| Later health checks | Which vaccines or tests are due under the individual plan? |
The WSAVA 2024 summary advises revaccination at or after 26 weeks rather than waiting until 12–16 months, to address puppies whose earlier response was affected by maternal antibodies. The older Singapore guideline describes a booster within a year after the initial series. Ask your vet to reconcile the guidance with the product and your puppy’s circumstances.
Use the puppy vaccination planner to turn age milestones into discussion dates. It cannot work out missing doses or certify that your puppy is protected.
What does “core vaccine” mean?
WSAVA identifies distemper, adenovirus and parvovirus as globally core canine vaccines. A combination product may contain additional components: the letters in “DHPP” do not make every component universally core. Its dog vaccine table lists parainfluenza separately as non-core for pet dogs.
Rabies decisions depend on local law, disease risk and travel requirements. Leptospirosis recommendations also depend on regional risk and suitable vaccine availability. Ask the clinic which components apply to your location and activities; do not use one automatic Singapore/Malaysia schedule. Check boarding or travel requirements separately.
Missed visits and going outside
Bring dates and product labels if an appointment was missed. The Singapore guidelines distinguish catch-up requirements for different vaccine types; an automatic restart rule is inappropriate.
Ask for a practical plan that balances disease exposure with socialisation. WSAVA allows careful socialisation before the series is complete, while Singapore guidance emphasises limiting exposure for incompletely vaccinated puppies. Your vet should advise which settings and contacts are suitable. Neither a fixed two-week wait nor reaching 16 weeks guarantees protection.
Records and budget to bring
Take the vaccination booklet, any previous reaction history, and details of boarding or travel. Ask the clinic to write down the next appointment and what it includes. For itemised price questions, use our Singapore and Malaysia vaccination-cost guide; there is no universal three-visit package price.
