Longevity
Life expectancy
With a life expectancy often between 15 and 20 years, the Singapura is one of the cats that can accompany their family for a long time. This longevity depends on the quality of its diet, its indoor environment, preventive healthcare, and maintaining a healthy body weight throughout its life.
Build
A robust breed?
Despite its very compact size and slenderness, the Singapura is overall a solid and resilient cat. It is not considered fragile on a daily basis, provided it is protected from the cold, lives in a stable environment and benefits from appropriate preventive care.
Watch points
What to watch for
Monitoring should mainly focus on thermal comfort, general condition, appetite and respiratory signs during the cold season. A habitat without drafts, up-to-date vaccinations and periodic veterinary check-ups help limit the most common risks.
Sensitivity to cold : The short coat and the absence of an undercoat expose the Singapura more to drafts and chills, especially in winter.
Climate
Cold and heat tolerance
The Singapura tolerates a temperate and indoor environment better than a cold or windy climate. Its short coat and the absence of an undercoat make it more sensitive to drafts and drops in temperature. In winter, it appreciates warm bedding and well-sheltered rooms.
Weight
Tendency to gain weight
This small cat must retain a slender, muscular silhouette, without excess. A ration adapted to its age, its activity and its neutering, combined with regular play, helps prevent weight gain while respecting its small size.
Daily life
Good habits to keep it healthy
- Avoid drafts and cold rooms.
- Keep vaccinations and deworming up to date according to veterinary follow-up.
- Regularly monitor weight, eyes, and ears.
Vaccination
Singapura vaccines: vaccination schedule
Which vaccines for a Singapura? Like all dogs, the Singapura receives essential vaccines from 8 weeks old: CHPPi (core vaccine) and Leptospirosis. The puppy primary vaccination for Singapura is given in several injections 4 weeks apart, followed by a first booster at 1 year. Depending on its lifestyle (hunting, hiking, boarding, travel, region), your veterinarian may complete the protocol with vaccines against Rabies, Kennel cough, Piroplasmosis, Lyme disease and Leishmaniasis.
| Vaccine | Primary series | First booster | Then | Who for? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
CHPPi (core vaccine)Core Distemper, Rubarth hepatitis, parvovirosis and parainfluenza | 8 weeks · 12 weeks · 3 months | 1 year | every year | All pets |
LeptospirosisCore Leptospirosis (bacterium transmitted by rodent urine and stagnant water) | 8 weeks · 12 weeks | 1 year | every year | All pets |
RabiesLifestyle-based Rabies | 12 weeks | 1 year | every year | Mandatory for travel abroad, categorized dogs, most boarding kennels and shows |
Kennel coughLifestyle-based Bordetella bronchiseptica and parainfluenza | 8 weeks | 1 year | every year | Dogs attending boarding kennels, daycares, dog clubs and shows |
PiroplasmosisLifestyle-based Tick-borne babesiosis | 5 months · 6 months | 1 year | every year | Hunting dogs, dogs living in rural or wooded areas, dogs highly exposed to ticks |
Lyme diseaseLifestyle-based Tick-borne borreliosis | 12 weeks · 3 months | 1 year | every year | Hiking dogs, hunting dogs, forest areas of the East and the Center |
LeishmaniasisLifestyle-based Leishmaniasis transmitted by sandflies | 6 months | 1 year and 6 months | every year | Dogs living or staying in the South of France, Corsica and the Mediterranean basin |
Adult Singapura vaccine boosters are annual for leptospirosis and rabies; for distemper, hepatitis, and parvovirus, a booster every three years is often sufficient after the first booster. Your veterinarian will adjust the schedule to your dog’s actual risk.
Which boosters for your Singapura?
Enter your companion’s age: we list the vaccines to do now and the next boosters.
Adopting well
Adopting a healthy Singapura
An annual clinical examination, vaccination follow-up, oral and dental monitoring and weight control constitute a good basis for prevention. In case of respiratory sensitivity, repeated sneezing or a drop in condition, a prompt consultation is recommended.
This information is provided for guidance only and does not replace a veterinarian’s advice. If you have any concerns about your pet’s health, consult a professional.
