There is always a generation gap between old and young vets. However some young vets have this confidence to communicate with older vets and that is good for them. Young vets who naturally want to group around with their peers and age group. This is commonly seen.
On Jan 13, 2011, I visited two competitor vet practices. It was great that the two younger vets I met were good at communication. One was clean shaven in his head. "Are you helping 'Hair for Hope - Singapore'?" I asked him to be bald to raise fund for the Children's Cancer Foundation? I had not seen a young vet bald in Singapore and he was the first one.
The second vet has 9 years of experience and was excellent at communications. First class, I would say. She offered me a cup of coffee as she could get rid of me after some conversation. She shared some interesting cases of pyometra (photo with yellowish disc in a spleen of a dog with pyometra - splenic abscesses?). She showed me an X-ray of a dog with a 20-cent coin in the stomach in which the endoscope of a referred vet was ineffective. It still needed gastrotomy after endoscope failure. "Is an endoscope so expensive?" I asked her when she mentioned $100,000 for one. I do not think it would cost that much unless it is for racehorses.
I learnt a few veterinary communications and related matters from her and the other competitor. It is good to see other practices in Singapore and in other countries to upgrade oneself and know the industry's best practices as no one vet can have all the vet knowledge in this world.
Friday, January 14, 2011
302. Taking advantage of distressed art
Jan 13, 2010
Khin Khin phoned me to say that the artist was selling her artwork I like (Myanmar market scenes) at fire-sale prices. "Give her $150 per painting," she advised. "She needs the money to pay the rent."
It is not good to take advantage. "No," I said. "I want to hang the art on my Surgery walls or home. I don't want to see it as one that is bought from an artist in distress. It is just not what I will do."
Artists need to sell. Vets need to diagnose and treat. It is just sad that this artist could not sell her artwork internationally. Much promotion and creating awareness is needed. I think an art gallery sponsor or patron is what make some talented artists successful. Talents can only go a short distance.
Khin Khin phoned me to say that the artist was selling her artwork I like (Myanmar market scenes) at fire-sale prices. "Give her $150 per painting," she advised. "She needs the money to pay the rent."
It is not good to take advantage. "No," I said. "I want to hang the art on my Surgery walls or home. I don't want to see it as one that is bought from an artist in distress. It is just not what I will do."
Artists need to sell. Vets need to diagnose and treat. It is just sad that this artist could not sell her artwork internationally. Much promotion and creating awareness is needed. I think an art gallery sponsor or patron is what make some talented artists successful. Talents can only go a short distance.
Thursday, January 13, 2011
Follow up on maltese peeing just outside the pee tray
E-MAIL TO DR SING DATED JAN 13, 2011
Hi Dr Sing,
Above attached are the photos of my dog's pee tray and the surrounding of it.
The first pic is the tray.
2nd pic is the newspaper i put below it. And as you can see the urine patch there.
3rd pic is the floor where he will urine there at times, he will stand on the newspaper there and aim on the floor.
Btw, there is no change of environment or situation. Most probably i guess is because we hardly accompany him and hardly bring him for a walk.
Is there any effective ways to solve this problem? And, if i neutering him at the age of 3, will it be too late?
Thank you
Name of owner
REPLY FROM DR SING DATED JAN 13, 2011
You did change his routine by cutting down the regular outing. So he can't urine-mark downstairs and dare not urine mark the whole apartment (in fear of punishment). So, he made do with just outside the pee tray. I presume he will urine-mark the whole apartment if nobody is around and if he has not been confined to the crate.
Urine marking occurs in your dog due to deprivation of doing it outdoors. This is main reason as all dogs, like young children, are used to a routine and in some children's book, a routine makes a child feel more secure and happier.
Neutering may reduce this urine marking as the testosterone production is shut down. However, you still need to re-train the dog (routine to go downstairs after neutering for some weeks or months). Many still urine-mark but with reduced frequency. Neutralise the urine smell.
Go back to the routine or neuter. It is also possible that the pee tray is too small or the dog just does not want to dirty his paws. If only dogs can talk.
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E-MAIL TO DR SING DATED JAN 14, 2011
He will not urine-mark the whole apartment,only will pee outside the tray.
What should I do to neutralise the smell?
E-MAIL FROM DR SING DATED JAN 14, 2011
He may not do it now. If you leave him home alone in the apartment for the next few weeks, you may be surprised. That is why some male dogs in Singapore are crated when home alone or at night (to prevent urine-marking).
Try white vinegar + water at 1 part of vinegar to 3 parts of water and use tissues with this solution to wipe off all urine smells.
Hi Dr Sing,
Above attached are the photos of my dog's pee tray and the surrounding of it.
The first pic is the tray.
2nd pic is the newspaper i put below it. And as you can see the urine patch there.
3rd pic is the floor where he will urine there at times, he will stand on the newspaper there and aim on the floor.
Btw, there is no change of environment or situation. Most probably i guess is because we hardly accompany him and hardly bring him for a walk.
Is there any effective ways to solve this problem? And, if i neutering him at the age of 3, will it be too late?
Thank you
Name of owner
REPLY FROM DR SING DATED JAN 13, 2011
You did change his routine by cutting down the regular outing. So he can't urine-mark downstairs and dare not urine mark the whole apartment (in fear of punishment). So, he made do with just outside the pee tray. I presume he will urine-mark the whole apartment if nobody is around and if he has not been confined to the crate.
Urine marking occurs in your dog due to deprivation of doing it outdoors. This is main reason as all dogs, like young children, are used to a routine and in some children's book, a routine makes a child feel more secure and happier.
Neutering may reduce this urine marking as the testosterone production is shut down. However, you still need to re-train the dog (routine to go downstairs after neutering for some weeks or months). Many still urine-mark but with reduced frequency. Neutralise the urine smell.
Go back to the routine or neuter. It is also possible that the pee tray is too small or the dog just does not want to dirty his paws. If only dogs can talk.
- Show quoted text -
E-MAIL TO DR SING DATED JAN 14, 2011
He will not urine-mark the whole apartment,only will pee outside the tray.
What should I do to neutralise the smell?
E-MAIL FROM DR SING DATED JAN 14, 2011
He may not do it now. If you leave him home alone in the apartment for the next few weeks, you may be surprised. That is why some male dogs in Singapore are crated when home alone or at night (to prevent urine-marking).
Try white vinegar + water at 1 part of vinegar to 3 parts of water and use tissues with this solution to wipe off all urine smells.
300. Soliciting for a veterinary job - poor resume introduction
I got a resume by e-mail as follows:
EMAIL TO DR SING DATED JAN 13, 2011
Greetings!
Im XXX. I am applying as "Veterinary Assistant" in your good clinic. Attached here in with is my resume.Thank you very much and more power!
MY COMMENTS
I don't bother to reply. This is an example of a poor introduction in a resume. More power? Is she referring to the "People Power" toppling Marcos or the blue pill power for erectile dysfunction?
EMAIL TO DR SING DATED JAN 13, 2011
Greetings!
Im XXX. I am applying as "Veterinary Assistant" in your good clinic. Attached here in with is my resume.Thank you very much and more power!
MY COMMENTS
I don't bother to reply. This is an example of a poor introduction in a resume. More power? Is she referring to the "People Power" toppling Marcos or the blue pill power for erectile dysfunction?
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
DBS Corporate debit and credit card: 2nd opinions from the same bank
Jan 12, 2011
In Dec 2010, I opened a company bank account (Design Travel Pte Ltd, www.designtravelpl.com at DBS Toa Payoh. The helpful customer service officer told me that it was almost impossible to get a corporate credit card unless one is chosen. It was by invitation only. Two days ago, I asked her about a debit card in which I put money into the current account. She phoned the DBS banking somewhere and was told there was no such instrument. I was surprised that DBS is so provincial.
Then today, I went to DBS Bishan. Imagine my surprise when Ms Irene Foo there told me that there was no problem opening a corporate debit account for a private limited company and gave me the forms to sign and documents required. She said the corporate credit card might be given to a company with proof of income and a bank officer would check this.
So, I wasted 2 months believing there was no such thing as a DBS corporate credit and debit card.
This episode shows that one must be proactive to search for info. It is obvious that I was barking up the wrong DBS tree in Toa Payoh.
In Dec 2010, I opened a company bank account (Design Travel Pte Ltd, www.designtravelpl.com at DBS Toa Payoh. The helpful customer service officer told me that it was almost impossible to get a corporate credit card unless one is chosen. It was by invitation only. Two days ago, I asked her about a debit card in which I put money into the current account. She phoned the DBS banking somewhere and was told there was no such instrument. I was surprised that DBS is so provincial.
Then today, I went to DBS Bishan. Imagine my surprise when Ms Irene Foo there told me that there was no problem opening a corporate debit account for a private limited company and gave me the forms to sign and documents required. She said the corporate credit card might be given to a company with proof of income and a bank officer would check this.
So, I wasted 2 months believing there was no such thing as a DBS corporate credit and debit card.
This episode shows that one must be proactive to search for info. It is obvious that I was barking up the wrong DBS tree in Toa Payoh.
298. Toilet training email query
E-MAIL TO DR SING dated Jan 12, 2011
Hi,
I have 1 maltese cross, age 3 years old. He used to pee at the pee tray correctly. But for the recent months,he started to pee outside of the tray. We tried to place newspaper underneath the tray , but he will still pee outside the tray. Is there any solution for this problem? Will Neutering cure the problem?
kindly reply me asap as i need to solve this problem fast.
Thanks
XXX
E-MAIL REPLY FROM DR SING dated Jan 12, 2011
I am Dr Sing from Toa Payoh Vets. Most likely there has been a change of environment (new tray, room, etc) or situation (new pets, baby, dog next door or corridor etc) making him want to either get attention from you (by peeing outside the tray) or he wants to mark territory (outside the tray but can't do it further because of your scolding or spanking).
Neutering does help to reduce/stop territorial spraying when done at a young age. Pl email 2 images of your pee tray and surroundings. It is hard to advise without seeing the location and tools you use.
Hi,
I have 1 maltese cross, age 3 years old. He used to pee at the pee tray correctly. But for the recent months,he started to pee outside of the tray. We tried to place newspaper underneath the tray , but he will still pee outside the tray. Is there any solution for this problem? Will Neutering cure the problem?
kindly reply me asap as i need to solve this problem fast.
Thanks
XXX
E-MAIL REPLY FROM DR SING dated Jan 12, 2011
I am Dr Sing from Toa Payoh Vets. Most likely there has been a change of environment (new tray, room, etc) or situation (new pets, baby, dog next door or corridor etc) making him want to either get attention from you (by peeing outside the tray) or he wants to mark territory (outside the tray but can't do it further because of your scolding or spanking).
Neutering does help to reduce/stop territorial spraying when done at a young age. Pl email 2 images of your pee tray and surroundings. It is hard to advise without seeing the location and tools you use.
297. Jan 11, 2011. Resume is important
Jan 11, 2011
I met an old friend who used to have little time for me just to keep in contact. He was extremely hard working and had a lot of contacts. After retirement, he has more job offers and one important interview this Friday. "No need to bring a resume," he said. I advised him to do it as this is the way a corporation management can assess you. My reasons are as follows:
It was great meeting you yesterday and to know you have reduced weight since retirement.
Although your proven performance in your old company and your network is well known to the prospective recommending person in the same field of work as you were in, the general manager and other big shots know little about you and may be apprehensive as to whether you can perform for the new company. The advantage is that you have a proven track record and there is no need to hold your hands or worry about blunders.
A resume with relevant and excellent testimonials is important to carry along during the interview because it helps the general manager to approve financial compensation and benefits to you, without insulting you by under-paying nor over-paying you. A graduate degree is never important as many graduates actually can't perform in the field you are in.
A resume submission is part of hiring administration of a corporation. Resume should include your personal particulars and relevant work experiences (newspaper clippings, letters from bosses, customers, suppliers). Cases done per year and impact on the old organisation will be most relevant and useful. You just need to get your homework done and smoothen the path for your recommending person to hire you. I have young adults and veterinary undergraduate students who don't bother to submit a proper resume and assume that they will get the work attachment and internship based on their excellent academic grades or the fact that they are veterinary students.
The schools seem not to have taught them that excellent grades and in your case (experiences) open the door only to get you the interview. If you go to the interview without a resume, your behaviour implies an arrogance and that the world owes you a living. And since you are not hungry and have sufficient wealth, this may be true actually. If you are not hungry and do not need the income, why go for the interview? Just do nothing at home and smell the hibiscus flowers and let your brain cells deteriorate.
Best wishes.
I met an old friend who used to have little time for me just to keep in contact. He was extremely hard working and had a lot of contacts. After retirement, he has more job offers and one important interview this Friday. "No need to bring a resume," he said. I advised him to do it as this is the way a corporation management can assess you. My reasons are as follows:
It was great meeting you yesterday and to know you have reduced weight since retirement.
Although your proven performance in your old company and your network is well known to the prospective recommending person in the same field of work as you were in, the general manager and other big shots know little about you and may be apprehensive as to whether you can perform for the new company. The advantage is that you have a proven track record and there is no need to hold your hands or worry about blunders.
A resume with relevant and excellent testimonials is important to carry along during the interview because it helps the general manager to approve financial compensation and benefits to you, without insulting you by under-paying nor over-paying you. A graduate degree is never important as many graduates actually can't perform in the field you are in.
A resume submission is part of hiring administration of a corporation. Resume should include your personal particulars and relevant work experiences (newspaper clippings, letters from bosses, customers, suppliers). Cases done per year and impact on the old organisation will be most relevant and useful. You just need to get your homework done and smoothen the path for your recommending person to hire you. I have young adults and veterinary undergraduate students who don't bother to submit a proper resume and assume that they will get the work attachment and internship based on their excellent academic grades or the fact that they are veterinary students.
The schools seem not to have taught them that excellent grades and in your case (experiences) open the door only to get you the interview. If you go to the interview without a resume, your behaviour implies an arrogance and that the world owes you a living. And since you are not hungry and have sufficient wealth, this may be true actually. If you are not hungry and do not need the income, why go for the interview? Just do nothing at home and smell the hibiscus flowers and let your brain cells deteriorate.
Best wishes.
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