NAMEDr Daphne Ang
HIGHEST EDUCATIONBachelor of Pharmacy; Bachelor of Veterinary Science (Hons); Membership of the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists (Veterinary Behaviour); Clinical resident, American College of Veterinary Behaviorists
JOB TITLE & INDUSTRYVeterinarian
YEARS OF WORK EXPERIENCE15
Have you ever spent hours on Google trying to decipher your pet’s sudden change in behaviour? Or even wondered what it is thinking? If this sounds familiar, you are not alone: In her 15 years as a veterinarian in Singapore, Dr Daphne Ang has encountered many clients who would often bring up their pets’ behavioural quirks.
“I’ve had situations where my clients would ask me, ‘How do I know if my pet is happy? ‘Why is my cat biting my ankles?’ or ‘Why is my dog humping my guests when he is sterilised?’” says the 47-year-old mother of three. “It seemed like there was always a