April - July 2020

Pets Magazine

Singapore's Leading Magazine for Pet Lovers

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Pets Magazine
PUBLISHER Ho Sum Kwong sk.ho@petsmagazine.com.sg MANAGING EDITOR Eileen Chan eileen.chan@petsmagazine.com.sg WRITER Joey Peh PHOTOGRAPHER Zaphs Zhang FASHION STYLIST Mei-Z MAKE-UP ARTIST Wenny Fu EDITORIAL CONTRIBUTORS Iau-Yang Yu, Dion Jim Kenshalo
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If We All Do A Little, We Can Do A Lot
It’s a scary time right now and while we hunker down at home we can count our blessings that our pets are there - providing much-needed solace for those quarantined or on stay-home notice. However, more so at this time than ever, it is a time to circ
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Covid-19 & Animals
The current spread of Covid-19 is a result of human to human transmission. As of date, there is not enough scientific evidence to identify that companion animals can be infected with or be a source of infection for Covid-19, says OIE – World Organisa
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Petas: Fresh Appeal
Singapore: Pets Enterprises and Traders Association (Singapore), a corporate entity registered in Singapore since 2008, has elected its executive committee members to serve in the 2020 – 2021 term. Elected members include Mr SK Ho, President; Mr Chua
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Nanas: Call For Action
Johor Bahru, Malaysia: Noah’s Ark Natural Animal Shelter (NANAS) sent out an urgent appeal for donations on 21 March. Raymund Wee, its founder said that while they will “not turn away any abandoned or injured animal rescued by the public during this
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Bigger Dogs: Now Allowed In Hdb Flats
Singapore: There has been a revision in dog size criteria for those living in HDB flats. You can now own bigger dogs - provided they are local mixed-breed canines that are up for adoption. According to the Animal & Veterinary Service (AVS), this type
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Paw Prints
San Francisco, USA: Pet celebrities are more famous than they have ever been. Meet Belarus – a feline Internet celebrity with close to 300,000 followers on Instagram, an internet store selling tee shirts and mugs, and, his own Facebook and YouTube ac
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In Thing
Fokker Milk is a complete mother’s milk replacer for newborn puppies as it forms the basis for a healthy dog later on. It’s also suitable as supplementary food for puppies and young dogs as it promotes healthy and uniform growth. As it boosts and str
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FAQ: COVID-19 & YOUR PETS
As at the end of March 2020, there was no evidence that suggests the Coronavirus can be transmitted to or from companion animals. But questions remain as to whether your pet can be affected by the virus; what will happen to your fur-kid should you be
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Cool Cat Cafés
As Alsatian polymath Albert Schweitzer once said, “There are two means of refuge from the misery of life – music and cats”. If the Cats musical film last year wasn’t your cup of tea, why not switch it up to coffee and do some café hopping at the same
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What A Difference A Day Makes
Abby has become a “Wonder-dog” companion for our family. Every day, I give her a chance to run away. Every day, she sticks around the house, laying in the sun in several locations around the yard. This old hound comfortably keeps an eye on the coming
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A Voice For The Voiceless
Edelman Singapore, in collaboration with CAS (Causes for Animals Singapore), ASD (Action for Singapore Dogs), SAM (Society for Animal Matters), Chained Dog Awareness and Mutts Rescue – launched The Perfect Voiceovers campaign to increase the adoption
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Good Hygiene Practices
On our end of the leash, in addition to the ubiquitous “wash your hands after petting” advice, the CDC recommends pet owners practice good hygiene. Just like our phones, wallets and backpacks, pets are just as liable to pick up some unintended stuff
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If You Can’t Adopt…
It’s no secret that most people love pets. But for a variety of reasons, not everyone can adopt a pet. If you can’t, don’t worry, there are other ways you can still help. Purina senior scientist, Dr Ragen McGowan, and her colleagues set out to resear
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If You Can Adopt…
enquiries@spca.org.sg A confident cat if there ever was one. Handsome and dashing, he will take pride of place in your heart. Though highly independent, he’s lovable and yearns for your affection. Josiah opens up quickly to people and shows a healthy
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Smile An Everlasting Smile
Too often we underestimate the power of a smile, a listening ear or a random act of compassion, all of which has the potential to turn life around. For Ms Tin Pei Ling, a Member of Parliament in the MacPherson ward, her smile is her autograph, her lo
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Creating the Perfect Running Canine Companion
You love running, and so does your dog. However, the both of you can never seem to get your footing in sync with each other. Here are some easy techniques you can harness to enjoy each and every running session with your dog. Being able to involve ou
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Is Your Child Allergic To Your Pet?
There are many different types of allergies – food allergies, drug allergies, allergies to environmental pollutants such as dust and smoke, and pet allergies. They occur when your immune system reacts to a foreign substance such as pollen, mould or p
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Ties That Bind
The Doog Walkie Belt has been designed to free up your hands and pockets as you run, walk or exercise with your dog. It sits snugly and stylishly on the hips and comes with two strong clips for hands-free dog running or walking. The bigger front pock
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Product Picks
This self-cleaning Slicker Brush has an easy to use push button slide that helps to lift the fur from the brush for easy cleaning. It also has a charcoal-infused head to help prevent the growth of bacteria. Throw in bristles designed to gently detang
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Why Do Rabbits Eat Their Poop & Should I Worry?
Q: How can I stop my bunnies from eating their poop? My bunnies eat their poop every time they are about to poop. How should I stop this? - Mavis Dear Mavis, Rabbits are herbivores, meaning they eat fibrous plant material for the bulk of their calori
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Product Picks
Aristopet vitamin drops for small animals contain all the essential vitamins in the amounts required for normal growth, development and optimum health of small animals. Vitamin supplementation is especially important when animals are under stress eg:
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Power Play
Benefits: Parsley contains chlorophyll, which reportedly has antibacterial properties. For this reason, it has been gaining popularity among dog owners who wish to freshen their dogs’ breath naturally. The herb also provides a good source of vitamins
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Hounds of Love
If you grew up reading the popular comic strip “Peanuts”, your first doggy love would most definitely be Snoopy. Just like Snoopy, Beagles are a highly lovable bunch. It’s hard to resist their soft and pleading dark brown or hazel eyes, and their hap
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Poochie Meat Cakes
This tasty recipe straight from All Recipes, an uberpopular human recipe site that has a surprising number of homemade dog food recipes. Rated as 4.67 out of 5 stars, it comes from Shelly H, the owner of five dogs (all Terriers) ranging from five yea
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TOP CATS: Most Popular Breeds In The World
The Cat Fanciers’ Association (CFA), the world’s largest registry of pedigreed cat, has announced the most popular cat breeds for 2019, according to the number of cats that were registered throughout the year. The association officially recognises 45
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Lionhead Rabbit: Hey, Good Lookin’
Although the Lionhead Rabbit breed has been around since the 1990s, it was only in 2014 that the American Rabbit Breeders Association (ARBA) approved the Lionhead Rabbit as an officially recognised breed. The United Kingdom’s British Rabbit Council r
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Siamese Fighting Fish: Colourful Enchantress
With its stunning colours and gorgeous tails flashing around, the Siamese Fighting Fish (Betta Splendens), also known as the Betta, is among the most popular of fishes found everywhere from pet shops, right up to the corner aquarium store in wet mark
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Happenings
When: 16 February 2020 Where: Dempsey Hill Singapore’s pet population will grow toward 1 million pets in the coming years, with a greater variety of pets being pampered in completely new ways. To give pet parents the choice and convenience they need

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