Guidelines for veterinarians

This set of guidelines jointly developed by AVS and SVA provides a comprehensive framework to aid veterinarians in navigating the expanding field of therapeutic options. These guidelines serve to establish minimum standards, identify key considerations, and offer guidance on how to practise various forms of therapy safely in the interest of animal welfare and health, giving confidence to both veterinarians and clients when evaluating and implementing therapeutic options for animal patients.

Download the guidelines here: Veterinary Therapeutic Guidelines ↗ (opens in new tab)

This set of guidelines jointly developed by AVS and SVA provides a resource for veterinarians, pet owners and members of the public on veterinary telehealth. These guidelines serve to set the boundaries, identify areas of risk, and offer guidance on how to practise veterinary telehealth safely in the interest of animal welfare, health, and safety, giving confidence to both veterinarians and clients, if and when they employ veterinary telehealth. 

Download the guidelines here: Veterinary Telehealth Guidelines ↗ (opens in new tab)

Rabbit haemorrhagic disease (RHD) is a highly contagious, acute and fatal disease of rabbits. Morbidity and mortality rates are high in unvaccinated rabbits; and most unvaccinated rabbits will succumb to the disease.

The current vaccine in Singapore provides protection against both RHDV1 and RHDV2.

Download the guidelines here: Vaccination Guidelines for Rabbit Haemorrhagic Disease ↗ (opens in new tab)

Download the infographic here: Rabbit Haemorrhagic Disease Virus (RHDV) ↗ (opens in new tab)

Vaccines are essential to animal health and they can prevent many infectious diseases which can cause serious illnesses in animals. By reducing the chances of our companion animals falling sick, vaccines also reduce the need for them to receive treatment such as antibiotics, which when not used correctly, can contribute to antimicrobial resistance. 

The Vaccination Guidelines Working Group, comprising veterinarians from AVS and the Singapore Veterinary Association (SVA), has developed the very first Singapore Vaccination Guidelines for Dogs and Cats. The guidelines contain updated and evidence-backed recommendations that are suited to our local context and are intended to provide guidance to veterinarians practising in Singapore.

Download the guidelines here: Singapore Vaccination Guidelines for Dogs and Cats ↗ (opens in new tab)

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has been declared as one of the top 10 global public health threats by the World Health Organisation (WHO). It endangers human health and threatens the health and welfare of all animals. 

AVS has partnered with SVA to produce Singapore’s first Guidelines for the Prudent Use of Antimicrobials in Companion Animals. This guides local veterinarians on good antimicrobial stewardship practices, and includes a prescribing guide for first-line antimicrobial selection. It also contains background information on properties of antimicrobials and a client education tool kit. 

Download the guidelines here: Guidelines for the Prudent Use of Antimicrobials in Companion Animals ↗ (opens in new tab)