Pet care, written for the tropics.
Honest, vet-deferential guidance on keeping dogs and cats healthy in Singapore, Bangkok, KL and Hong Kong. No hype, no scare tactics — just the things that actually matter.
What we cover
Five topics, written for owners who want to make good decisions without becoming amateur vets.
Tropical pet health
Heat stress, humidity-driven skin issues, year-round parasites — what changes when you move from a temperate climate.
Supplements
Joint health, coat and skin, immunity, digestion. Evidence-based reviews — we tell you when something doesn’t work.
Relocation
Quarantine rules, rabies titres, paperwork. Walkthroughs for Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia and Hong Kong.
Finding vets
Clinic shortlists, what to look for, the questions to ask in your first appointment.
Pet insurance
How policies in Asia differ from the UK and US, what they actually cover, and whether they’re worth it.
Where to start
Long-form, slow-to-write, occasionally opinionated. The six that answer most first questions.
Cat Licence Singapore: The 31 August 2026 Deadline and How to Meet It
Every pet cat in Singapore must be licensed with AVS by 31 August 2026. Until then it is free. From 1 September it is an offence, with a fine of up to S$5,000. What to do, in the order to do it.
Pet Health in Tropical Asia: What Changes When You Move Here
Heat, humidity, year-round parasites and unfamiliar diseases. A primer on what shifts when your dog or cat moves to Singapore, Bangkok, KL or Hong Kong.
Coat and Skin Supplements: Why Tropical Pets Often Need Them
Humidity-driven skin issues are the top reason owners in tropical Asia reach for supplements. What helps, what doesn’t, and what your vet should rule out first.
The First 30 Days: Settling Your Newly-Arrived Pet in Tropical Asia
Pet has cleared customs and is finally home. The practical month-one plan most relocation services skip — vets, parasite cover, food, water, acclimatisation and when to call someone.
Joint Supplements for Pets: What the Evidence Says
Glucosamine, chondroitin, green-lipped mussel, omega-3. We separate the well-supported from the wishful thinking — then tell you what’s actually worth buying.
Bringing Your Dog or Cat to Singapore: The Honest Timeline
AVS Schedule I, II and III rules, the rabies titre timing that catches everyone, quarantine costs, licensing fees and the airline constraints. A month-by-month walk-through.
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