scattermum, yes i can imagine the joy the dog can bring to adults and children. It is just like raising another child...
Now I am already searching for dog friendly cafes lol...so can bring her out..
is it better to get dog carrier or dog bag?
Dog licence $70 each dog each yr
Thumbs up for not succumbing to the myths of benefits of neutering/ spaying your dogs.
I really regret neutering my boy. About 10 years after neutering him, he was suspected to be down with prostate cancer and passed on after less than 1 year. The multiple literature I read suggest that neutered dogs had an increased risk of prostate cancer. This was NEVER touched on by the vet prior to sterilization then. I will never risk my boy, should this information be presented to be before.
Anyway, I just wanna tell all pets owners, be sure to give your pets lots of tender loving care.
even though my corgi is not sterilised, she has breast cancer diagnose at the age of 10 which is last year. regardless you decide to sterilise your dog or not, there is still a chance that your dog will have cancer. the vet told me that if she is sterilised, the chance will be lower but that's doesn't mean no chance of getting it, just lesser possibility. she is still doing fine, the supplements she is taking really boost her energy level. now it's all in the god's hand how long she can live.
Any healthy dog can be well taken care of with S$200 per month max. A dog is a lifetime companion. It is man's best friend for a reason. You should read up more on dog ownership and join SPCA.
Since you are not sure, volunteer at SPCA for example to get to know how to bath and do basic grooming.
Avoid puppy mills and try to adopt a dog.
Does anyone own a small dog like maltese, chihuahua?
what are the costs involved? Are medical expensive for dogs, what is the average rate for seeing a doctor?
what about dog treats in Singapore?The cost of owning a dog can be very cheap or extremely expensive,
Personally, for me, majority of the cost goes to food, supplements, treats and grooming. I tend to give fresh food with herbs, human grade supplements and treats. Estimate to cost about $400 a month. Grooming wise, it cost $75 every 6 weeks for a full groom. If grooming session is within 2 weeks before CNY, the groomer will charge an additional $20.
most taxis are okay, even muslim uncles some of them will accept, but please do ask in advance, as some muslim taxi uncles cannot as they are more strict.I think we do need a car right before owning a dog? May i know how to bring dog to vet, etc if we don't have car? Thanks
I think we do need a car right before owning a dog? May i know how to bring dog to vet, etc if we don't have car? Thanks
costs is not the main concern, the time and effort of cleaning up the mess. If you are a clean freak, dun have a dog. My dog is shedding a lot of fur, and I have to clean the house everyday.