4396. PHOTOGRPAHY TIPS: Bougainvillae flowers. Use TV mode as there is a breeze.

Healthy bougainvillea flowers on the kerbside garden - they are good looking as they  have been well cared for by the house owner.

 

PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS: Bougainvillae flowers. Use TV mode as there is a breeze.
 

TV Mode. Canon R5. 105mm. 1/500 sec. f/4.5, ISO 640. Single point focus

2 Dec 2024: 9.50am

 

 

4395. ChatGPT 'me time' image.

 Image below is generated by Artificial Intelligence based on my text description of what I want AI to create.

 

A beautiful Chinese lady in her late sixties spends 'me time' on a bridge spanning a vast pond filled with lotus leaves, lotuses of various colours and butterflies, clear waters, early morning sunshine, blue skies and serenity in a rural area in China.

 

 

AI TEXT

A serene and picturesque scene featuring an older Chinese lady in her 70s, wearing a sarong kebaya. She has a fuller figure and is enjoying peaceful 'me time' on a traditional wooden bridge. The bridge spans a vast pond filled with vibrant lotus leaves and lotuses of various colors, including pink, white, and yellow. Butterflies flutter gracefully around the flowers. The clear waters of the pond reflect the early morning sunlight, creating a golden glow. The setting is in a rural area in China, with lush greenery and traditional houses in the background under a tranquil blue sky. The lady appears relaxed and content, blending naturally with the peaceful environment.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4394. Video Wildlife Singapore - Bird Paradise on 8 Dec 2024. Nyungwe forest.

This WILDLIFE SINGAPORE video was taken
on Sunday, 8 December 2024 to inform and educate viewers of avian wildlife in Bird Paradise.

The birds reside in the Nyungwe Forest Heart of Africa which is modelled after the forested valleys
of Continental Africa.

Nyungwe is the largest and most forested of the 8 aviaries in Bird Paradise.

Be present at the 10 a.m feeding time to take photos  of some species of the birds.  

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WILDLIFE SINGAPORE videos by Dr Sing Kong Yuen, BVMS (Glasgow)

This video aims to inform and educate young people and kids
about wildlife in the 8 aviaries in the Bird Paradise.

Feeding time at around 10 a m is the best time to
view and photograph the birds. This Speckled
Pigeon is hungry as he stays eating for some time.

Did you see the green bird pop up at the ending of
the video? It is the Guinea turaco. It is not the
Red-crested turaco that will be seen soon.

This red-crested turaco is friendly.
Early exposure to wild birds enables
urban kids to appreciate wildlife and learn
more about their behaviour and conservation.

Education of kids. Parents can encourage their
kids to write and record their findings on the trip
to Bird Paradise instead of just sight-seeing.

 

Main Birds in video:

1. The Speckled Pigeon.
2. Guinea turaco.
3. Red-crested turaco
 

Stock photos of some birds are available for sale at
www.shutterstock.com/g/toapayohvets

UPDATE:
https://2010vets.blogspot.com/2024/12/4394-video-wildlife-singapore-bird.html

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male chestnut-and-black weaver

 

chestnut-and-black weavers. The male with yellow eyes (L) and

female (R) with brown eyes and olive-brown feathers. The male
builds the nest while the female inspects which one to lay eggs in. 

 

 

 

Above 3 images from Brian Peck

 

 

 

4393. ChatGPT image generation - Corgis

 A serene scene featuring a Chinese Indonesian woman in her late 60s walking two orange-and-white Corgis on the expansive lawn of her modern, spacious bungalow in Singapore. The woman has short salt-and-pepper hair and wears a comfortable outfit with light pastel tones. Both Corgis are lively and cheerful, trotting freely without any leashes. The setting is an early morning with soft sunlight filtering through lush tropical greenery, highlighting the manicured garden and sleek architecture of the house.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4392. INFORMATION ABOUT VIDEOS IN Dr David Sing's YouTube channel - youtube.com/c/99pups

9 Dec 2024 update: 

 INFORMATION ABOUT VIDEOS IN Dr David Sing's YouTube channel - youtube.com/c/99pups

  1. VET CASE STUDIES. A "Be Kind To Pets" veterinary educational project to inform pet owners how to provide the best care for their pets. It is sponsored by Toa Payoh Vets, www.toapayohvets.com. Videos are from case studies. They form the vast majority of this Channel. 2. WILDLIFE SINGAPORE VIDEOS. 3. TRAVEL VIDEOS. 4. ADVICES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE VIDEOS. 5. PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS VIDEOS. 6. EVENTS/HAPPENINGS IN SINGAPORE VIDEOS. 7. SINGAPORE STOCK PHOTOS FOR SALE. www.shutterstock.com/g/toapayohvets These photos are usually about Singapore pets, vet case studies, scenes, people and travel images. FOR MORE INFORMATION: 99pups@gmail.com www.toapayohvets.com www.instagram.com/toapayohvets www.bekindtopets.com https://2010vets.blogspot.com/ gives more detailed explanations and images about the videos posted in the YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/c/99pups

4391. PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS: The male Chestnut-and-black weaver. Use shutter speed 1/2000 sec

 PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS: The male Chestnut-and-black weaver. Use shutter speed 1/2000 sec.

 

8 Dec 2024: Bird Paradise with Brian Peck.
I used shutter speed 1/2000 sec and captured this sharp shot. TV mode. Tripod.
The male has more distinctive colours - yellow eyes, black head and brown underparts. He weaves the nest. Females choose the nest. Female has olive-yellow feathers and brown eyes. 

SINGAPORE - 8 DEC 2024: The male Chestnut-and-black Weaver (Ploceus castaneofuscus) mostly black, with yellow eyes and a chestnut back and belly while females are brownish-olive with brown eyes.

 

 

 

 

4390. Vet Case. A French bulldog ate a spotted dove. Encapsulated abscess in left facial swelling.

 

 A French bulldog ate a spotted dove. An abscess developed on the left submandibular region. What to do?

31 Aug 2023. French bulldog, 6 years old, pounced on and ate a Spotted Dove. Big left submandibular swelling. Alan took out pus.

7 Sep 2023. Sent to vet in JB

 

 11 Sep 2024 - Facial abscess drained 90% by owner’s syringe aspiration, but the dog vomits when force-fed AD diet. Drinks and pees a lot.Given oral antibiotics. Pus & blood aspirated.

16 Sep 2024 - Hospitalised and given 1/V drip for 4 days.

19 Sep 2024.Passed away.  CKD - Chronic Kidney Disease (increased creatinine and urea)

 

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Left facial area is swollen.

How old is dog and how long swelling?

Owner drew out pus last week

He is 6 years old. About a week ago, he ate a Spotted Dove.

Started to swell after three days when this dog killed n ate a pet bird

6 Sep 2024:
I just brought him to a vet in JB n done the x-rays

Vet said no blockage

A big facial abscess. Need to cut open incision over 4 inches to drain all pus. Antibiotics will not be effective.

Is the dog eating and drinking normally?

Only drinking. Have to force feed him.

 

I/V drips and antibiotics advised. Drainage by surgical excision of encapsulated abscess.

 

 

 

 Why the vet (in JB) did not aspirate the swelling?

He said let the swelling be more in about three to four more days, then he will do the expression of the pus. He said some parts still kinda hard.

Give the dog IV drips plus antibiotics for the next 3 days to survive. Or suhcut drip. No forced feeding.

 

 

 7 SEP 2023:
What is species of bird eaten?

The spotted turtle dove. 

8 Sep 2023:

Is swelling soft? How your dog can catch the bird unless it is sick?

It is a house pet. Wings have been clipped.

12 Sep 2023:
Good morning Dr Sing. I just emailed you the old x-rays.

Thank you.


    17 Sep 2023:
Blood test reports. Hie kidneys are very bad. Another X-ray and ultrasound were done. No bones were found in his throat. 

 

Based on the blood test results, do you think hospitalising him for 3 days with drp will help flush his kidneys? He was hospitalised since yesterday.

Yes. IV drip for at least 3 days.

Really thank you so much for your valuable advice.    

 

 

 12 Oct 2023: What happened to your dog?

He passed away on 19 Sep 2023. Three days on drip, but he couldn't make it.

 

 

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Owner aspirated pus and blood using syringe every 2-3 days, but no IV drip. Antibiotics oral. Facial abscess gone 90% by 11 Sep 2024 (5 days before hospitalisation on 16 Sep 2024)

9 Sep 2024. Dog force fed AD diet but vomits food. "Is antibiotics too strong?". The answer is no. Vomiting 7 days before hospitalisation on 16 Sep.
Blood test shows Chronic Kidney Disease and leucocytosis and neutrophilia suggestive of a severe blood-borne bacterial infection resistant to oral antibiotics..

11 Sep 2024. No more facial abscess. Swelling reduced 90% but vomits.

16 Sep 2024. Hospitalised. IV drip. Stomach feeding by vet.
Blood test shows chronic kidney disease

19 Sep 2024. Died in hospital. 

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Retrospective analysis.

1. Syringe aspiration of the pus and blood by the owner over 2 - 3 days/procedure is not recommended as it is too slow to remove the rotting bird bones and infections.

2. Surgery to remove encapsulated abscess is best, but anaesthesia risk of death is high.The vet may not be keen to do this.

3. Blood-borne infections from the bird ingested.

4. Hospitalisation is too late.

X-ray on 6 Sep 2023, one week after ingestion of the bird by the French bulldog. Bone fragments are seen in the subcutaneous tissues (red circle) leading to inflammation to left facial abscess.

 

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ChatGPT

 A French bulldog chases a Spotted Dove on the ground of a big house in Singapore

 

It sounds like you're envisioning a playful scene with a French bulldog chasing a Spotted Dove on a spacious property in Singapore. The house would likely be a modern or traditional Singaporean home, surrounded by greenery, with the action happening in the open, well-maintained yard. The French bulldog, known for its short stature and muscular build, might be energetically trying to catch the dove, which flaps its wings in an attempt to evade the dog. Meanwhile, the background could include tropical plants, a pathway, or a terrace, reflecting Singapore's lush urban environment.

Would you like an image of this scene?

 

 

 

4389. PHOTOGRAPHY: A wedding in Xiangyang, Hubei China. A Maybach wedding car.

26 Oct 2024:  9.30am

Canon R5, 45mm, 1/500 sec, f/4, ISO 400. Tv mode. Hand held.

A joyous occasion in Wuhan at 9.30am in hotel. My tour coach is ready to go out. 

One fellow traveller (2nd from R) is taking photos. Another told me that the wedding car is a Maybach. I had never seen one in Singapore. 

A lady with a full red bag (of sweets) on the left will later scatter the sweets after the bride had been carried into the car (by the best man?).

 

 A very large billboard with the bride and bridegroom adorned the side road to the hotel invites guest to a wedding dinner on 25 Oct (yesterday)!

4388. Fractious cat. What to do?

 

A fractious cat is a cat that is easily irritated, agitated, or shows aggressive behavior. Signs of a fractious cat include: Hissing, Swiping with paws, Scratching, and Tail swishing. 

Cats can become fractious for a number of reasons, including:

• Anxiety and stress

  Cats can experience anxiety and stress when they are out of their comfort zone. 
• Disruption to daily routine

  Cats prioritize safety and survival, so any disruption to their daily routine can trigger their fight or flight instincts. 
• Unfamiliar people, places, and situations

  Cats are generally more sensitive to unfamiliar people, places, and situations than dogs. 

Here are some tips for handling fractious cats:

• Be alert: Be relaxed but prepared. 
• Use a "less is more" approach: This will reduce the risk that the cat responds with aggression. 
• Use sedation if needed: For extremely fractious cats, sedation may be necessary. 
• Implement Fear Free tactics: This may include using a pheromone spray in the exam room, separating the cat's entrance or exam room from dogs, and keeping the exam area quiet. 
  
  
  
  
  kitten. Became fractious after spaying. 
   
   Hissing, Swiping with paws, Scratching, and Tail swishing. 

  
  

  
  
  Owner does not know the reasons.
  The daddy bought a puppy for the daughters but keeps the cat as "a pet is for life".
  
  In Nov 2024, contacted Dr Sing Kong Yuen. Requested sedation to de-mat belly area.
  This was done.
  
   
   
   
  

  
  
  
  
  
   
   
   
   
  Sedation needed to de-matt at Toa Payoh Vets.
  
  
  Owner enquiries about declawing as the cat scratches the daughter's face sometimes.

  
  

  What are the pros and cons?

   

  Now minimal contact with the cat.

  
  
  
  

4387. NIGHT PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS: Marina Bay Sands from Gardens By The Bay. Tripod. Manual.

 NIGHT PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS:  Marina Bay Sands from Gardens By The Bay. Tripod. Manual.

Canon R5, 105mm, 2 sec, f/11, ISO 400.
Use tripod. Manual mode. Several shots.

29 Nov 2024. 7.35pm. (Black Friday in USA).
View from Gardens By the Bay