5789. Vet Case. Hamster large facial abscess

TELE-CONSULT  16 DEC 2025 

 

Hello, this is Cee she is a 16 month old female Syrian hamster. We discovered this abscess like on her left side of her nose on the 13/12. We decided to leave it, however up till today the abscess like is still there.

[19:03, 16/12/2025] Dr David Sing: Is it soft or hard? Please send a close up of abscess in a 60-second video

[19:58, 16/12/2025] +65 xxxx: It is hard, will take video once she awake

 [23:23, 16/12/2025] Dr David Sing: If it is a hard lump, it may be a tumor or an early inflammatory lump. Please make appointment with vet to get medication for reducing redness and itchiness. If ok, phone 62543326 at 10am for appointment tomorrow

[23:26, 16/12/2025] +65 xxxx: Shes still active and eating well, when we touch the lump she shows no pain and does not move away.

 
[11:41, 17/12/2025] Dr David Sing: Good morning. Is it ok if you email to me the two images of the lump as I need a higher quality image to check for wounds? My email is 99pups@gmail.com
[11:42, 17/12/2025] Dr David Sing: If possible, send photos of left side view of lump

[12:36, 17/12/2025] +65 xxxx: Good morning Dr, I have sent the images and videos to the email above

[14:18, 17/12/2025] Dr David Sing: Thank you. Will let you know after I view the images
[21:40, 17/12/2025] Dr David Sing: Please see my reply in your email.
[22:54, 17/12/2025] +65 xxxx: i saw, thank you for ur reply

[22:59, 17/12/2025] +65 xxxx: If it is a hard lump, it may be a tumor or an early inflammatory lump. Please make appointment with vet to get medication for reducing redness and itchiness. If ok, phone 62543326 at 10am for appointment tomorrow

will book appointment with this number tmr

 

 

 

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5788. 75 - 300mm lens. Transmission tower in Bintan

 INDONESIA - 16 MAR 2026: 4.10pm. Bintan. A high-voltage transmission tower which is a structural steel lattice tower designed to support overhead electricity conductors. The structure consists of the metal lattice tower, insulators (which prevent the electricity from reaching the tower itself), and conductors (the cables that transmit the electricity). It transmits electricity from power plants to substations and eventually to consumers.  

 

 Photo taken from shuttle bus

16 Mar 2026. 4.10pm. canon r5, 75mm, 1/2000sec, f/4, iso 200m tv mode  

5787. 75-300mm lens. Edited by "Removal using generative AI".

 SINGAPORE - 27 MAR 2026: 6.29pm. SERANGOON POLYCLINIC is located in Serangoon Central, opposite Nex shopping mall and near Serangoon MRT station. The seven-storey, 11,600 sq m facility is projected to see 1,300 patients daily.

 Image from inside the car

 

 27 Mar 2026. 6.29pm

Canon R5 75mm, 1/2000 sec, f/4, iso 4000

 

5786. 75-300 mm lens. Singapore Expo. Google review

 Singapore Expo is the largest convention and exhibition venue in Singapore with over 100,000 square metres of column-free, indoor space spread over 10 halls. The center was designed by Cox Richardson Rayner, built by PSA International, and funded by the Ministry of Trade and Industry.

 

 

27 Mar 2026. 1.47pm

Canon r5, 75mm, 1/2000 sec, f/4.5, iso 160

Friday 27 Mar 2026.
I visited on the first day of NATAS Travel Fair at the Singapore Expo in the morning. The exhibition venue was starting to fill up and more cars were streaming to fill the car parks.

The exhibitors pivoted to China and Japan tours as the Iran-US-Israel war is present. I don't see exhibitors showing tours to the USA and Europe.

Crowd inspection and control were excellent.

PHOTOGRAPHY TIP:
Singapore Expo car parking area
Canon R5, 75mm, 1/2000 sec, f/4.5, iso 160
27 Mar 2026 at 1.47pm. Bright, sunny afternoon.

TO BUY PHOTO:
shutterstock.com/g/shutterstock

5785. Google review. Homm Laguna Bintan Island Suite 141

 16 March 2026 - 19 March 2026

I had a very pleasant stay at Island Suite 141 Homm Laguna Bintan as the 2-bedroom terraced house was beach fronting and facing sunrise. Surprisingly, the room door has no door bell.

The sea breezes were cool, blowing the coconut trees inwards away from the beach. The Tanjong Said Bay beach sand was very clean and well maintained with few dead branches, leaves or empty water bottles. 

Service staff including the Lotus Cafe staff and transport buggie to Treetops restaurant in Banyan Villa were happy and helpful. The breakfast at the Lotus Cafe had local dishes as well as the cornflakes.

PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS:
I share a photo of the sunrise taken from my Island Suite 141 balcony with the sun having risen at 7.25am. The sunrise was scheduled at around 6.07am. I used tripod, AV mode,  Canon R5, 85 mm, 1/160 sec, f/16, iso 100, with EV reduced to -2.

More photos can be bought at www.shutterstock.com/g/toapayohvets.

5784. 75 - 300mm. Ah Hua tour guide China national. Jina and Judy. TV mode at 1/20 sec = face blurry if person moved!

 

NATAS FAIR. Fri 27 Mar 2026. 11.44am

Canon R5, 75mm, tv, 1/20 sec, f/4, iso 160

SHUTTER PRIORITY - IMAGE is sharp if the person does not move.

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 Photo is not sharp as Jin moved. His face is blurred

NATAS FAIR. Fri 27 Mar 2026. 11.41am

Canon R5, 75mm, tv, 1/20 sec, f/4, iso 160

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Zhangjiajie is a prefecture-level city located in the northwestern part of Hunan Province in south-central China. It is best known for the UNESCO World Heritage Site Wulingyuan Scenic Area, which includes the Zhangjiajie National Forest Park (famed for its "Avatar" quartz-sandstone pillars) and the stunning Tianmen Mountain. 

Key Details About Its Location:

• Province: Hunan Province, China.
• Geography: Known for its mountainous, karst landscape.
• Key Areas:
  • Wulingyuan District: Where the main National Forest Park is located (approx. 45-minute drive from the city center).
  • Yongding District: Where the Zhangjiajie Hehua International Airport is located, along with Tianmen Mountain.
• Getting There: Accessible via Zhangjiajie Hehua International Airport or high-speed rail from major cities like Changsha (approx. 2.5 hours). 

It is frequently referred to as the location of the "Avatar Mountains" due to the dramatic pillar formations.

5783. 75 - 300mm lens. Oriental magpie-robin

 SINGAPORE - 27 MAR 2026: 9.15am. The male Oriental magpie-robin (Copsychus saularis) possesses black and white plumage with a glossy blue tinge on their upperparts while females are more grayish-brown.He often forages on the ground with his long tails upright. He is known for its melodious singing.

27 mar 2026. 9.15am

Canon R5 300mm, f/5.6, 1/2000 sec, iso 640

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 SINGAPORE - 9 AUG 2023: 9.35am. The Oriental Magpie-Robin (Copsychus saularis) is a robin with a broad white wingbar from the shoulder to the tip of the wing. Image of a MALE which sports black and white plumage. Females are greyish-brown and white. Juveniles resemble females but have scaly heads and upperparts. Birds are often seen in cultivated areas, open woodlands and gardens.

5782. 75 - 300 mm lens. Yellow-vented bulbul

 SINGAPORE - 26 MAR 2026: 6.11pm. The Yellow-vented Bulbul (Pycnonotus goiavier) is an active songster found in varied open habitats. It has a white eyebrow, brown back and yellow vent (underside of the tail). Common resident in Singapore. Image shows the bird perched on a globular lamp of the gate of 33 Lentor Plain.

 Canon r5 300 mm, 1/2000 sec, f/5.6, ISO 12800

 

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  Canon R5 300 mm, 1/2000 sec, f/5.6, ISO 12800
26 Mar 2026: 6.11pm. 

5781. 75 - 300 mm lens. Starbucks HDB Hub

Canon R5 75mm, 1/80 sec, f/16, iso 640
25 Mar 2026. 2.10pm.
Starbucks HDB hub

To  pick up Maia from TP vets at 2.15pm 

5780. Panic attacks

 

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Panic attacks are sudden, intense feelings of fear or distress often caused by a combination of high stress, genetic predisposition, and biological factors like an overactive "fight-or-flight" response. They can be triggered by
major life changes, trauma, stimulants like caffeine, or underlying anxiety disorders. 

Common Causes and Triggers

• Significant Stress: Major life changes (divorce, new baby), bereavement, or chronic work/financial stress.
• Biological/Genetic Factors: A family history of panic disorder, or imbalances in brain chemistry.
• Physical Factors/Stimulants:
   Excessive caffeine, alcohol, nicotine, or drug withdrawal.
Traumatic Events: Past experiences of abuse, neglect, or severe accidents.
"False Alarms": The body’s fight-or-flight mechanism activates inappropriately due to hyperventilation or misinterpreting harmless physical symptoms (like rapid heart rate) as dangerous. 

Underlying Conditions
Panic attacks can occur without an obvious reason but are often linked to: 

• Panic disorder
• Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)
• Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
• Social anxiety disorder
• Physical conditions like thyroid issues. 

Common Symptoms

• Rapid heartbeat or palpitations
• Chest pain or tightness
• Shortness of breath or choking sensations
• Dizziness or lightheadedness
• Sweating and shaking
• Fear of losing control or dying 

While terrifying, panic attacks generally last a few minutes and do not cause immediate physical harm, though they can significantly impact quality of life