4400. Hail stones in Australia, Marrickville

 Hail in the afternoon of 17 Nov 2022, Marrickville, suburb. Lasted 10 min.

 

 

 

 

 

4399. A male dwarf hamster has a scrotal swelling.

 

16 Oct 2022

Day 3 inpatientToa Payoh VetsThe scrotal wound (arrow) is dry. Hamster is active, eating, not licking the scrotal skin. Sent home to continue antibiotics and observation.Neuter at around 20 Oct should be routinely advised as bacterial infectionsmay become resistant to antibiotics. It is up to the owner whether to accept the advice.

 

14 Oct 2022.
Video 1 and 2.  Tele-consultation with Dr Sing Kong Yuen. Owner advised to seek prompt vet treatment.
She came on 14 Oct 2022.

16 Oct 2022.
Video 3 and 4. Day 3 of Inpatient at Toa Payoh Vets.  Has recovered well, eating, active

However, the infections were not eliminated by the antibiotics. The bacteria must have become

resistant to the antibiotics. He had a serious swelling, like testicular torsion. He died the next day.

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Video 1 and 2 to merge with transition image to separate them as they are two in one.  Video 3 and 4 to merge to show the scrotal area in Video 3. Hence you need to merge with Video 4 but add a transition image to narrate that Video 4 shows the recovery of the scrotal swelling. Videos sent by email.

 

 

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14 Oct 2022. 7:58 am WhatsApp to Dr Sing Kong Yuen
Good morning, sorry for the early text message. I understand that your company accepts walk in. But am wondering if you have any appointment slot available for today to see my hamster. Thank you very much.

 

 

 [8:43 am, 14/10/2022] +65 9146 8771: Think about 50g
[8:46 am, 14/10/2022] +65 9146 8771: Hi doctor, is the video clear enough to see the lump?

 

REPLY FROM DR SING

Testicular pain … licking for some weeks…bald grey pigmented scrotal skin.

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16 Oct 2022

 Sorry I’m not able to take your call. I can speak later after 1015

REPLY FROM DR SING

DAY 3 OF INPATIENT.
As spoken, the hamster is recovering under medication as this video shows the private parts not red and itchy (as it is not wet from licking). Videos are as follows:

 

 

 

 

VIDEO 3 - Inpatient at Day 3

to be merged with VIDEO 4.

 

 

 

 

VIDEO 4

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[9:28 am, 03/11/2022] David Sing: Good morning. Is your hamster back to normal?
[9:34 am, 03/11/2022] +65 9146 8771: No. It’s died in the clinic.
[9:56 am, 03/11/2022] David Sing: Thank you for feedback. Please accept my condolences

The hamster was active on Day 3 of inpatient after medication, as shown in the Video 3 and 4.
He passed away on 17 Oct 2022,  Day 4 of inpatient.  As no post-mortem was done, it was not possible to know the exact cause of death. 

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TWO IMAGES ON 16 OCT 2022. Day 3 of Inpatient.
Scrotal wound has dried up. No licking. No more grey pigmentation of scrotal skin due to itchy infection of the skin and licking.

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UPDATES AT:

https://2010vets.blogspot.com/2022/11/4399-male-dwarf-hamster-has-scrotal.html

4398. VIDEO: 2014 Case study: Closed pyometra in a 13-year-old Jack Russell - blood test and X-rays

A CASE OF CLOSED PYOMETRA IN 2014.

13-year-old female Jack Russell was on heat 2 months ago. No signs of heat but the male dog tried to mate with her. Four videos are produced to explain closed pyometra in the dog.

VIDEO 

1. CONSULTATION
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NLMM_Jhud2A

 Blood test. No bacterial infection.
Abdominal X-rays showed closed pyometra. Swollen loops of uterus.
Illustrations of pyometra

2. SURGERY (Viewer discretion is advised)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HIwXDJhANKs

6,486 views 29 Jun 2014

Emergency spay after a 24-hour I/V drip plus medication was done by Dr Daniel. You can see the swollen uterus. I advised only isoflurane gas + Oxygen, no I/V sedation as this dog was much lethargic. A speedy surgery ensures the dog survives. Gas by mask was OK in this case. I assess that this dog has a good chance of survival as the owner did not procrastinate seeing the vet. However she was extremely lethargic and had slight anemia. So Dr Daniel did not think she would be Ok post op. The dog woke up just after the last skin stitch. This was a good sign.


3. POST-SURGERY. CLOSED PYOMETRA. Uterine loops are incised to show the abundant pus.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8IUZvbicgm0

4.  GOES HOME. Recovered fully from surgery.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E4rHo-QpDdw

CONCLUSION. As at July 9, 2014, around 10 days post-operation, the dog was in excellent health. She went home to a happy daughter of the owner who had not wanted to spay her as he wanted her to have puppies.


UPDATES AT: 

https://2010vets.blogspot.com/2022/11/4398-video-2014-case-study-closed.html

ORIGINAL REPORT IN 2014 AT:

https://2010vets.blogspot.com/2014/07/1396-jack-russell-scored-bulls-eye.html

 

 

 

 

4397. Mobile phone of Queen Victoria market on 17 Nov 2022.

Covering over seven hectares, it is the largest open air market in the Southern Hemisphere. Queen Victoria Market in Melbourne, Australia.

 

 

 

 

 

 

4396. ADVICES FOR THE ELDERLY. Handphone photography promotes mental wellness.

18 Nov 2022

ADVICES FOR THE ELDERLY. Be proactive taking good handphone photos to promote mental wellness

The following stock photo accepted by www.shutterstock.com/g/toapayohvets was taken by an elderly man using an old inexpensive handphone model - Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro.

George, the photographer is a 72-year-old man who kindlysent me photos from Australia for my stock photo collection. He had 10 photos qualified by shutterstock, a testament to his patience, perseverance and practice. I did not expect him to be so proactive as to take time off to give me photos of Australian scenery and places for me to add to my shutterstock.com photos.

Photography promotes mental wellness if you take good quality photos, as you will think how to do it and receive appreciation from your viewers. 

Aeonium haworthii house plant - Hand-held using the old Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro handphone, by 72-year-old man, Australia. TO BUY PHOTO:  www.shutterstock.com/g/toapayohvets

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#advicesfortheelderly
#handphonephotos
#mentalwellness
#photography
#aeoniumhaworthiiflowers



UPDATES AT:
https://2010vets.blogspot.com/2022/11/4396-aeonium-haworthii.html

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Aeonium haworthii or the Pinwheel plant is a beautiful succulent suitable for a pot. A mature plant can grow as big as 24 inches tall and 4 inches in diameter. Its green leaves with pink edges are very attractive while its white flowers add to its value.

Dear Kat,The sun rays at 6 AM in Sydney, Australia on 17 Nov 2022 warmed up the green leaves with pink edges of the Aeonium haworthiiMay its beauty flash across the oceans today to PortugalTo bring to you, on our behalf, our wishes of a  Happy Birthday to you and to take care of your healthFrom: David & Judy

 Dear GeorgeThe sun rays at 6 AM in Sydney, Australia on 17 Nov 2022 warmed up the green leaves with pink edges of the Aeonium haworthiiThe succulents are pretty and healthy. I thank you for sending to me such pretty flowers I have not seen in my life and from so far away. I  wish you a Good EveningFrom: David 

 Dear Peggy,The sun rays at 6 AM in Sydney, Australia on 17 Nov 2022 warmed up the green leaves with pink edges of the Aeonium haworthiiThe succulents are pretty and healthy. I send this photo of the flowers to you in Melbourne to thank you for the photos and videos and to wish you a Good EveningFrom: Dr Sing

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4395. Bacterial septicaemia

 Shih Tzu, ME, 14 years old

16 Nov 2022. 3rd IV drip. Dog eating well at home after 2nd IV drip. Owner happy. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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PYODERMA OF PAW

Primary
Secondary

Hormonal
Trauma - hind leg licking
Food
 

Lip fold pyoderma
*Inner lip pyoderma
facial fold pyoderma

impetigo
folliculitis
furunculosis


antibiotic for a long period of time
hygiene of dog treats
skin
antibiotic resistance
immune system of old dogs
urinary stones

MSRA in bacterial pyoderma

1. topical treatment important - shampoos, anti-septic. Chlorhexidine 2-4% sufficient. Higher concentration better.
2. antibiotics
3. oral probiotics - no studies show prevention or treatment of pyoderma.

 

4394. TRAVEL STORIES. A 79-year-old dog walker in Perth in April 2010. KINDLE STORIES

A broad-chest muscled Caucasian passed by. He was a strong-looking tough man in dark sunglasses, walking a medium-sized Boxer-like dog in this beautiful park. I asked him about the plant with cones of yellow, white, pink, brown and black colours, so commonly seen in parks. It appears on the logo of Murdoch University too.

 

 

"Banksia plants are common in Australia," the man said. "You can suck the nectar from the small flowers of this banksia plant."  He asked whether I wanted to do it. "No, thanks," I said. 

He walked dogs every morning and boarded them for people. "Do you charge for your services?" I asked. "No," he said. "Just whisky at the end of the walk."

He was 79 years old, had both eye lens replaced, a not so strong heart. But his mind was very active and alert. Many men in their 60s become senile, but he was so mentally alert and could tell me the species of various birds in the park and the whole history of coin-collecting. 

"How do you safeguard your coins?" I asked. I presume he was living alone. "I don't put all my coins in one place," he said. "Some in the bank, some in a safe." 

STORY CONTINUE AT:

https://2010vets.blogspot.com/2010/04/21-79-year-old-war-veteran-with-agile.html

 

BANKSIA

 Banksia is an Australian genus of shrubs and small trees that occurs on a wide range of soils including those that are so infertile, wet, or dry, that other woody species do not grow.

 Banksias for the Garden

Banksias usually grow best in well drained soils in a sunny position. Most respond to light pruning, and those which form a woody rootstock (lignotuber) can be heavily pruned. Only low phosphorus fertilisers should be used.

Species native to Western Australia are prone to root-rot fungus and generally do not grow well in parts of Australia which experience high humidity and rainfall in the summer.
Banksias range from low-growing shrubs to trees up to 25 m tall. Some species, for example Banksia ericifolia and Banksia menziesii, are known for their spectacular flower heads. The flower heads produce large volumes of nectar and attract many birds and small mammals to feed on them. Banksias are excellent plants to encourage native animals to the garden.