Weeks 6, 8, 12 · deworming each visit · annual booster
Puppy Vaccination Schedule in Singapore
Every puppy we place follows Singapore's core vaccination schedule. Here is exactly what happens and when, what it costs, when your puppy can safely go outside, and how to care for it afterwards.
When do puppies get vaccinated in Singapore?
Core puppy vaccinations are given at weeks 6, 8 and 12, with an optional fourth vaccination at week 16 if the vet advises it. Deworming is done at every visit, the puppy goes home around week 9 (a week after its second jab), and the core booster is annual from year one.
The puppy vaccination schedule
| Age | What happens | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Week 6 | 1st core vaccination + deworming | With us |
| Week 8 | 2nd core vaccination + deworming | With us |
| ~Week 9 | Puppy goes home (about a week after 2nd jab) | Homecoming |
| Week 12 | 3rd core vaccination + deworming | With you |
| Week 16 (optional) | Optional 4th vaccination if vet advises | With you |
| Year 1 onward | Annual rabies / core booster | With you |
These are the canonical Singapore figures; your vet confirms your individual puppy's plan from its vaccination booklet, which comes home with the puppy. The schedule sits within the official Singapore Vaccination Guidelines for Dogs and Cats, which allow the first core vaccination from 6 to 8 weeks with boosters until week 16.
When can my puppy safely go outside?
This is the question that catches new owners out. Your puppy is only well protected about one to two weeks after its final core vaccination, at week 12 or week 16 if a fourth is given. Until then, avoid high-risk public places, dog parks, grass verges and anywhere stray dogs gather, where diseases like parvovirus can linger.
That does not mean isolation. You can still socialise safely: carry your puppy to see the world, invite vaccinated adult dogs to your home, and expose it to sounds, surfaces and gentle handling indoors. Early socialisation and full protection are both important, so the trick is doing it in clean, controlled settings until the series is complete. Our puppy training guide covers safe early socialisation in detail.
Cost and aftercare
What it costs
Vaccinations at a Singapore vet typically run about S$25 to S$50 per dose plus a consultation. With us, the jabs given before homecoming are already included in the price, so you only pay your vet for the remaining shots.
After each jab
Give your puppy a quiet day: no vigorous play, no bath for two to three days, and rest rather than fussing. A little tiredness or a small lump is normal; call your vet if you see vomiting, facial swelling or severe lethargy.
Your licence and course
Beyond vaccinations, every dog in Singapore must be licensed with AVS ($13.50 to $81 depending on duration and sterilisation), and first-time owners must complete the AVS Pet Ownership Course. Puppies go home not yet sterilised, as vets usually recommend sterilisation from about 7 months, so the first licence is at the unsterilised rate.
Puppy vaccination questions, answered
When do puppies get vaccinated in Singapore?
Core puppy vaccinations are given at weeks 6, 8 and 12, with an optional fourth vaccination at week 16 if your vet advises it. Deworming is done together with every vaccination visit.
When can a puppy go home after vaccination?
A puppy goes home about a week after its second vaccination, which is around week 9 of age. It then receives its third vaccination at week 12 with you as the new owner.
Can I walk my puppy after its second vaccination?
Not in public, high-risk areas yet. A puppy is only well protected about one to two weeks after its final core vaccination (week 12, or week 16 if a fourth is given). Before then, keep it to clean, private spaces and avoid dog parks, grass verges and places stray dogs frequent. Carrying your puppy and safe socialisation at home are fine.
How much does it cost to vaccinate a puppy in Singapore?
Vaccinations at a Singapore vet typically cost around S$25 to S$50 per dose, plus the consultation. With Puppy Singapore, the vaccinations done before your puppy comes home are already included in the price, so you only pay for the remaining jabs your vet gives.
What should I not do after my puppy’s vaccination?
Give your puppy a quiet day: avoid vigorous play, avoid bathing for a couple of days, and let it rest rather than fussing over it. Mild tiredness or a small lump at the injection site is normal; contact your vet if you see vomiting, facial swelling or severe lethargy.
Can I bathe my puppy after vaccination?
Wait about two to three days after a vaccination before bathing, so your puppy can rest and the injection site settles. In the meantime, spot-clean if needed rather than giving a full bath.
Do dogs need booster vaccinations every year?
Yes. After the puppy series, the rabies and core booster is given annually from year one onward. It is a yearly booster, not a one-time event.
What happens if you skip puppy vaccinations?
Nothing visible at first, which is the trap. An unvaccinated puppy stays vulnerable to parvovirus, distemper and adenovirus, all of which are expensive to treat and frequently fatal in young dogs. Skipping jabs also breaks the vaccination record that boarding, grooming and export requirements rely on. Finish the series on schedule.
Are the puppy’s vaccinations included in the price?
Yes. Every puppy from Puppy Singapore comes vaccinated to date for its age, with a vaccination booklet, as part of its price, along with deworming, a vet health check, health certification and ancestry records.
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