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Nothing but the raw truth by Chris Essex 26 Nov | Saturday | 5pm - 6pm An introduction to raw feeding and its benefits! Insights in to all the nutritional requirements our pets need, not just to survive but to thrive. A dive into the science behind the Big Dog diets and all the fresh and carefully sourced ingredients used on Big Dog recipes for dogs and cats.     About Chris Essex Chris Essex is the Founder and Managing Director of Big Dog Pet Foods, an Australian raw pet food manufacturer that has led the way in pet nutrition with their fresh, natural food since 2000. With a passion for nutrition and pets and a food science background, Chris created a unique product in the Australian pet food market and cultivated a brand that educates pet parents in animal nutrition and advocates for better standards in the pet food industry.   About Big Dog Pet Foods As a family owned Australian company, we’ve been making raw, healthy, nutritious pet food since 2000. We're proud to be Australia's leading healthy pet nutrition provider, keeping pets happy and healthy for over 20 years. We believe that nature knows best and add nothing unnatural or synthetic to our foods. We also believe in minimal processing to preserve the nutrient-rich content of fresh natural ingredients. We are committed to using real ingredients that you'll recognise. Because to us, pets are family and deserve real food. Food that makes them happy and keeps them healthy.

Flea & Tick Medicine by Dr. Teh Tong Ngee 27 Nov | Sunday | 4pm - 5pm Parasites such as fleas can potentially carry disease which can affect our pets and our families beyond just making us all scratch.  Dr.Teh will share with us about protect against fleas & tick is so important.    About Dr. Teh Tong Ngee Dr Teh Tong Ngee is a technical lead for companion animal business, MSD Malaysia.  From many years of his experiences, he will help the pet parents to success in parasite control. 

  Dog training tips with Sunny Chong by Sunny Chong 25 Nov | Friday | 4pm - 4.45pm Sunny will be demonstrating simple commands and tricks you can do with your special canine friend at home and the importance of dog training.    About Sunny Chong Dogs are inherently social, intelligent animals. Even though most of them no longer work or hunt for food, their instincts still remain. When these instincts aren’t satisfied, behavioral problems tend to arise. Dogs don’t automatically know how to live in the human world – we need to teach them properly. For effective dog behavior modification to take place, they need to feel safe and happy within their modern lifestyle in Singapore. They need proper socialization, ongoing training, and opportunities to engage in typical “doggie” behavior. In 1998, Sunny Chong Dog Training School; eponymous to Sunny, was open for business. The business promulgated a positive training regime for dogs. Sunny Chong Dog Training School’s gamut of services do not just stop at dog trainings purely. It also provides lessons to dog owners to derive the best out of their canine friends. After more than 20 years in the pet industry, Sunny is also a highly sought-after animal talent consultant, from scouting to training and directing TV shows and commercials. He conducts lifestyle activities to forge a closer owner-animal relationship while always ensuring to give back to the community

What is Responsible Cat Ownership by Shelby Doshi 25 Nov | Friday | 3pm - 4pm Let find out the importance of cat proofing, feeding nutritious and good quality food, keeping vet visits in check and the care for their life stages, especially seniors.   Pet responsibilities & you (Dogs) by Patrick Cher 26 Nov | Saturday | 6pm - 7pm What contributes to being a responsible cat owner: Feeding, nutrition and seniors age?   About Shelby Doshi Shelby has been a cat rescuer and volunteer since 2012. She is also a full time cat sitter, groomer and offers consultation for cat owners who experience behavioral issues with their cats. She has recently completed her Diploma in Veterinary Clinical Science with Ngee Ann Polytechnic. She strongly believes in education as part of improving cat welfare in Singapore.   About Patrick Cher Talks about the responsibility associated with pet ownership eg diet, exercise, medical and senior care with Jamie, a Dog volunteer who will share the benefits of adoptions, process and the challenges.  

Free Pet Health Check by Animal & Veterinary Services (AVS) 25-27 Nov | Friday to Saturday | 11am - 7pm Enjoy a basic free pet health check offered by the Animal & Veterinary Service, a cluster under the National Parks Board at Pet Expo. A veterinarian will be on-site to provide a physical health consult for your pet and give advice to help you better manage your pet’s health. Additionally, eligible pets will be offered complimentary microchipping service. Frequently-Asked-Questions (FAQ) Q: What time slots are available? A: 11am | 11.20am | 11.40am | 12pm | 12.20pm | 12.40pm | 1pm | 1.20pm | 1.40pm | 2pm | 2.20pm | 2.40pm | 3pm | 3.20pm | 3.40pm | 4pm | 4.20pm | 4.40pm | 5pm | 5.20pm | 5.40pm | 6pm | 6.20pm | 6.40pm | 7pm There are only 2 slots per session, so sign up early to avoid disappointment! Q: How long will the pet health check take? A: Each consultation takes about 15 minutes. Q: What if all the slots have been taken up? A: Online registration is on a first come, first served basis. You may still come down to check with us on walk-in availability at the registration counter on the day of the event. Q: Can I walk in instead of registering? A: It is advisable to sign-up with us via the online registration. You can still try walking-in at the registration counter, and we will slot you in if there are vacancies. However, we are unable to guarantee as priorities will be given to pre-registered pet owners. Q: How would I know if my registration is successful? A: You will receive an email confirmation from us at AVS_Engage@nparks.gov.sg. Q: What if I'm not the registered owner of the pet? A: It is alright if someone other than the owner is bringing the pet for the health check, so long as the person (e.g. relatives/domestic helpers) knows the pet’s history. You would also need to provide the owner’s NRIC/FIN number and authorisation letter for verification purposes. Q: What if I want to bring more than one pet? A: Unfortunately, due to limited slots available, the vets can only examine one pet per owner. Q: Will there be any surgeries or procedures done? A: Only free microchipping services will be provided. Q: Where can I contact the organiser with any questions? A: Drop us an enquiry at AVS_Engage@nparks.gov.sg should you have any questions!     Animal Adoption Drive by Animal Welfare Groups (AWGs) 25-27 Nov | Friday to Saturday At PetExpo, we believe that pet adoption should be the first consideration for all potential pet-owners. That is why we've partnered with AVS to bring in various animal welfare groups’ adoptable animals (cats, dogs and rabbits) where you will have the opportunity to meet and greet some of them up close. Take the chance to ask all the questions you have about adoption, including pet suitably, pet care and long term responsibilities you will face as a pet owner. Visit them at AVS's booth during PetExpo 2022     About Animal & Veterinary Services (AVS) The Animal & Veterinary Service (AVS) is a cluster within the National Parks Board (NParks). Formed on 1 April 2019, it is the main touch-point on animal and veterinary matters in Singapore and the First Responder for all animal-related feedback. AVS safeguards the health and welfare of animals. Singapore remains free from animal diseases of economic and public health importance, such as rabies and avian influenza through cross-boundary exchange and interdisciplinary co-operation. With comprehensive and integrated programmes through working with our human health counterparts, we continue to ensure that both animals and humans in our nation stay healthy and safe from such threats. We also work closely with partners in the veterinary and animal-related industries to strengthen capacities and enhance competencies in animal health and welfare. Website | Facebook * With effect from 1 April 2019, the Agri-food & Veterinary Authority of Singapore (AVA) have been restructured to form the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) and the Animal & Veterinary Service (AVS) under the National Parks Board (NParks). All food-related and functions and services will be managed by SFA while the non-food related animal services will be provided by AVS.

Dental Health by Dr. Timothy Koh Jia Wei  25 Nov | Friday | 2pm - 3pm Poor dental care could also lead to periodontal disease which is the sever inflammation of the gums and bone supporting the teeth. Dr. Timothy will share with us hoe importance of dental care for our dog and cat and how to keep your pet’s teeth cleaned.   About Dr. Timothy Koh Jia Wei  Dr. Timothy graduated from Murdoch University with a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine and returned home to Singapore to practice ever since. He enjoys building strong relations and working closely with pet owners to provide the best standard of medicine possible for their beloved pets.  Dr. Timothy enjoys all aspects of veterinary medicine but has a keen interest in Emergency and Critical care medicine as well as Surgery. He is currently undertaking a graduate course in Emergency medicine by the University of Melbourne and constantly strives to expand his knowledge to provide better care for his patients. 

How can we teach our pets behaviour in an effective and low-stress manner? Join Qiai, Certified Behaviour Consultant with the Animal and Veterinary Service, and our demo dog, Singapore Special “Carrot” in using the Least Intrusive, Minimally Aversive (LIMA) approach to animal training. We will also share some practical tips on teaching your dog skills more efficiently, in a positive way!   Qualifications MSc in Applied Animal Behaviour and Animal Welfare Certified in Shelter Behaviour-Dogs by the IAABC (CSB-D) Certified Professional Dog Trainer by the CCPDT (CPDT-KA)   Qiai Chong, MSc, CSB-D and CPDT-KA is a senior manager with the Animal & Veterinary Service. She has a Masters degree in Applied Animal Behaviour and Welfare and a Bachelor’s degree in Zoology. As an animal behaviourist, she studies how animals interact with each other and their environments, applying this to her work with the goal of improving the welfare of animals in her care. A typical day at work involves caring for, training and rehabilitating animals at the Centre for Animal Rehabilitation to help them find great homes. She is also responsible for developing new programmes, initiatives and policies to improve animal lives and help them integrate better into communities.  

All YoDoggo diets are inspired by the ancestral diet for dogs that require large amounts of high quality meats, balanced good fats and low carbs.   Formulated in the USA by world renowned canine nutrition experts and made in Singapore. YoDoggo diets are gently cooked at low temperatures to pasteurize the food and kill harmful bacteria like E.Coli and Salmonella. Our foods are then freeze dried, where moisture in the food is removed without the application of high heat. Freeze drying retains all the nutrition of fresh food and gives our FurKids all the health benefits of a balanced fresh food diet, while giving the busy paw parent the convenience of dry food.   ✔ 100% Human Grade Ingredients  ✔ 90% Fresh Meat, 10% Vegetables, Power seeds, Antioxidants  ✔ Balanced to meet AAFCO and FEDIAF standards for all life stages  ✔ Zero Artificial Preservatives, Gluten, by-Products  ✔ Individualized monthly meal plans  ✔ No freezer, No fridge, No thawing  ✔ Serve in 10 mins  Visit us @booth M13 for a FREE TASTING and a SPECIAL EVENT DISCOUNT or visit www.yodoggo.com for more information.

FCI Grooming Competition 26 Nov | Saturday | 10.30am - 3.30pm Groomers will be taking their examination in various Classes and scored on their grooming techniques for head, front, rear and total appearance after grooming. A prestigious judge from Puerto Rico is invited to judge this competition of skill and mettle!   SKC Championship Show & FCI International CACIB Dog Show 27 Nov | Sunday | 10.30am - 7.30pm The Championship Dog Show for Pedigreed dogs. Every breed of dog has a written Breed Standard, which describes what a perfect specimen of the breed should be. The Judge will consider the conformation, action of the hindquarters, its drive and power in its movement. Equally important is temperament and good presentation. Mr. Jongoh Kim from South Korea will be residing as judge over this spectacular show. Do you have what it takes to handle your dog well?     About Singapore Kennel Club (SKC) The Singapore Kennel Club (SKC) was registered on 16 September 1972 as a non-profit organization. Recognized internationally through world-wide and regional affiliations, they are the national canine organization of Singapore. Just like other national kennel clubs, SKC registers Pedigree dogs and issue their 3 generation Pedigree Certificate. Before the issuance of our Pedigree Certificate, Litter Inspectors inspect the puppies to verify the breed, sex and most importantly, the micro-chip number. Website | Facebook | Instagram   About FCI The Fédération Cynologique Internationale is the World Canine Organisation. It includes 98 members and contract partners (one member per country) that each issue their own pedigrees and train their own judges.