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Recall of Specific Batches of ‘Sportmix’ dog food by Midwestern Pet Foods Inc (PDF - 141KB)

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AVS has been informed that Midwestern Pet Foods, Inc., a manufacturer based in the United States, is recalling all of its dry dog and cat food products containing corn, produced at its facility in Chickasha, Oklahoma, with an expiration date on or before 9 July 2022.

Public consultation for pet breeders and boarders

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The Animal &Veterinary Service (AVS), a cluster of the National Parks Board (NParks), is launching a second public consultation before finalising the revised licensing conditions for the dog breeders and pet boarders. These revised conditions follow months of engagement and finetuning with the industry stakeholders, to ensure that these conditions can be implemented effectively. The public consultation will be conducted online through a survey and will be held for a month, starting today, 1 July 2021 and ending on 31 July 2021. To partake in the survey, please visit https://go.gov.sg/bnb.

Public Consultation on Adoption and Training of Dogs

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A rehoming and adoption workgroup was set up in October 2020 to raise the standards of rehoming and adoption of stray dogs in Singapore. The RAWG consisted of various stakeholders from the pet industry i.e. veterinarians, dog trainers, and animal welfare groups. Improving rehoming and adoption practices in Singapore requires a multi-stakeholder effort. Upon the conclusion of the RAWG, a series of focus group discussions were carried out to develop the solutions identified by the RAWG. The questions in the public consultation were formulated based on the RAWG meetings and the subsequent focus group discussions. We would like to seek your views and comments on them. The public consultation will be held from 8 Oct 2021 to 8 Nov 2021. To partake in the survey, please visit https://go.gov.sg/avsdogsstudy.

Pets' Day Out

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'Tis the season to be jolly! Add to the festive mood by creating happy memories with your beloved pets! Come down to Jurong Lake Gardens on 4 Dec (Sat), 3pm to 6pm to enjoy an exciting line-up: Bring your pets out for some fresh air and register them for the free pet health check by vets from the Animal and Veterinary Service (AVS). Limited slots available, fastest fingers first! Looking to welcome a new fur-mily member? Adopt, don't shop! Come on down to meet the loveable cats, dogs and rabbits from our Animal Welfare Groups Bunny Wonderland SG, Exclusively Mongrels, Noah's Ark CARES and Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Singapore. Hosted by Justin Misson, tune in to our livestream on the AnimalBuzzSG Facebook page to get in the action on the ground and get valuable tips from Dr Suria Fabbri (AVS) on preparing and providing for your pet with the best care in their final days and learn about animal antimicrobial resistance from Dr Zhan Pei Heng (AVS). Have any burning questions about your pets? Chat with our vets during the live Q&A sessions!

AVS Free Webinar Series

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Have you ever interacted with a Singapore Special (SS) or considered adopting one? Are you aware of our Trap-Neuter-Release-Manage (TNRM) Programme? The TNRM Programme was launched in Nov 2018 by the Animal & Veterinary Service (AVS), together with AVS Animal Welfare Group Partners, the Singapore Veterinary Association and other stakeholders. You can also learn about adopting a SS through Project ADORE, with a first-hand sharing experience from adopter, Mr James Benjamin Norman who will be making an appearance with his dog Margie! Learn more about our very own SS and how to live harmoniously with them in our City in Nature! Join Dr Lin Anhui from AVS in our live webinar on 18 December 2021, Sat at 11am on AnimalBuzzSG Facebook page to find out.