The Vanillapup Blog

In this space, we share fun things like dog-friendly places, enriching activities, and interesting facts. But most importantly, we share our personal experience as dog parents, including how we overcome common struggles, to help others raise happy, healthy dogs.

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Dental Chews: Why We Don't Recommend It

Dental chews are marketed as a great way to improve your dog's dental health. But do they really help to keep teeth clean?
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Vanillapup Dog Food Guide

What's the best diet for my dog? What's the difference between different dry dog foods? Do I need to add supplements? Learn more with our dog food guide!
Dog Paw Licking: How to Solve and Manage This Pesky Problem
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Dog Paw Licking: How to Solve and Manage This Pesky Problem

If your dog has started licking her paws, don't brush it off! Here's how to determine the cause and how to treat it.
Dental Scaling for Dogs: Latte's Teeth Got Cleaned For the 1st Time at the Vet
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Dental Scaling for Dogs: Latte's Teeth Got Cleaned For the 1st Time at the Vet

Latte's first professional dental scaling experience! Learn more about the procedure, safety, and costs here.
Dog Sterilisation: Should We or Should We Not Do It?
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Dog Sterilisation: Should We or Should We Not Do It?

Sterilising your dog can reduce or eliminate the risks of accidental pregnancy, reproductive cancers, and pyometra, and help with aggression issues. But, it is not without its cons.
Ask a Vet: Does My Dog with Patellar Luxation Need Surgery?
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Ask a Vet: Does My Dog with Patellar Luxation Need Surgery?

Patellar luxation (dislocated kneecap) is a common condition, especially in small breed dogs. Dr. Loon from Amber Vet tells us when surgery may be needed.
List of Recommended Singapore Vets
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List of Recommended Singapore Vets

Here is a list of Singapore vets we recommend based on either personal experience or stellar reviews from other pet owners.
Can Titer Tests Cut Down Routine Vaccinations?
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Can Titer Tests Cut Down Routine Vaccinations?

Titer tests are getting popular. Can they really replace routine vaccinations and what are the risks involved? Dr. Brian Loon helps shed light on this issue
5 Things You Need To Know About Veterinary Keyhole Surgery
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5 Things You Need To Know About Veterinary Keyhole Surgery

Keyhole surgery a.k.a. laparoscopic surgery or Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS), is a modern surgical technique done via small incisions. It promises lesser pain and faster recovery for most surgic...

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