5 March 2025. A survey of one pet shop selling juvenile red-eared sliders in its branches. Well managed set up for juvenile red-eared sliders. The water temperature in the smaller tank is 26-27 degrees C, while that in the much bigger tank, it is 31 degrees C. The sliders appear active and healthy. A floating basking platform and ultraviolet light above.
Three types of bin- yellow top is for recycle stuffs, red top for rubbish and the small one is for food scrap which I can’t be bothered to as I throw into sink incinerator to flush it off….they use food scrap to generate energy.
Blurry photo from Frances, NZ
Bidadari Park and Alkaff Lake is a multi-agency collaboration involving the Housing & Development Board (HDB), the National Parks Board (NParks), national water agency PUB, and the National Heritage Board (NHB).
Alkaff Lake is a multi-functional drainage infrastructure that serves as a stormwater retention pond during heavy rainfall. In dry weather, it functions as a community and recreation zone.
Residents and the community enjoy a wide variety of recreational experiences in the park, such as immersing in greenery and nature, appreciating Bidadari's heritage, and engaging in exploration and play.
Alkaff Lake is a stormwater retention pond.
Dry weather. Holds 10,000 cubic m of water. Height of water around 1.5m
Heavy rain. Can hold 40,000 cubic m of water. Height of water over 4m. Flooded bank and tracks.
Drain to Marina Reservoir via MacPherson outlet drain.
At 2m, warning flashing beacon lights and loudspeakers.
At 4m, water is filtered drained via traps which stops litter and slit.
VET CASE STUDY:
A 3-year-old red-eared slider has
an EATING DISORDER. Part 1/3.
Toa Payoh Vets - March 2025 HISTORY
OF CONSULTATIONS
In 2025, at the age of 3 years, he weighed
around 200g when his sibling weighed 1300 g. He was stunted and
emaciated. Why?
Three years ago, on 27 January 2022, the owner
consulted me as her juvenile male red-eared slider. His shell length
was less than 3 cm and weighing 15 g. This shell length and weight
were within the normal ranges. At this time, he had swollen
eyes and no appetite. However, he recovered after treatment with
medication.
The owner provided the two siblings a proper
glass tank, UV lights, basking platform area, water filter and clean
water. He shared this tank with a sibling.
From 2022 - 2025, he was fed in his own tank. But he ate little as evident by his shell length and weight of around 200 g at 3 years of age in 2025. The owner did not consult any vet although this stunted red-eared slider had an EATING DISORDER.
On 13 JANUARY 2025, the owner consulted me at Toa Payoh Vets. The slider weighed 215 g and had no poor appetite. Why is this 3-year-old red-eared slider emaciated and stunted?
DEFINITIONS:
1. EMACIATED:abnormally thin or
weak, especially because of illness or a lack of food.
2. STUNTED:prevented from growing or developing to the usual size. For example, a slider with stunted growth.
3. NORMAL RED-EARED SLIDERS: Shell length and weight within the range as expected in the age group. They are active and eating. They show some fatty tissues under the skin between their neck and shoulder.
“Your red-eared slider is going to die if he continues to eat nothing,” I said to the owner on 10th March 2025.
END OF PART 1/3 discussed the history of the vet
case.
Part 2/3 will discuss the diagnosis.
Part 3/3 will
discuss the treatment.
More educational videos are at:
https://www.youtube.com/c/99pups
UPDATES
AT:
https://2010vets.blogspot.com/2025/03/4488-3-year-old-red-eared-slider-weighs.html
End of Part 1/3
Thank you for watching.
On 13 JANUARY 2025, the owner consulted me at Toa
Payoh Vets. The slider weighed 215 g and had no poor appetite. Why is
this 3-year-old red-eared slider emaciated and stunted?
Two weeks later, he passed away at home. As no autopsy is done, the cause of death is undetermined.
WhatsApp to Dr Sing Kong Yuen
12 Mar 2025
Good morning, Janet here. We have one almost 9yrs old British Bulldog. She has been having bloody discharge since yesterday night. With very very strong metallic smell.
Only took her in less than a year ago. She’s aggressive and weighs about 22kg.
What is the cost of treatment?
Phone 6254-3326 for appointment for consultation. Please send a video to me.
But we diaper her so can see the bloody discharge
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Photocopy to NOTE ON IPHONE 15
SINGAPORE - 21 FEB 2025: The Splendid starling (Lamprotornis splendidus) has a glossy blue-green crown sharply demarcated from glossy green nape and mantle. Iridescent blue back tinged with purple.
SINGAPORE - 8 DEC 2024: The Speckled Pigeon (Columba guinea) is a big, dark pigeon with white spots across the shoulder and a big red patch of bare skin around the eye. It is resident in Africa.
14 MAR 2025: The Speckled Pigeon (Columba guinea) and The Splendid starling (Lamprotornis splendidus) share a feed bowl amicably. Both are residents of Africa. Conservation status: Least Concern (Population stable).
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SINGAPORE - 14 MAR 2025: The Speckled Pigeon (Columba guinea) and Splendid starling (Lamprotornis splendidus) share a feed bowl. Both are residents of Africa. Conservation status: Least Concern.
SINGAPORE - 14 MAR 2025: Female Vieillot's Black Weavers have olive-green plumage share a feed bowl with the Speckled Pigeon.. Both are residents of Africa. Conservation status: Least Concern.
MORE
INFORMATION
AT:
https://butterflycircle.blogspot.com/2016/03/larval-host-plant-for-butterflies.html
UPDATE:
https://2010vets.blogspot.com/2025/03/4499-flora-singapore-saraca-caulifora.html
