Sunday May 28 2017
A pair cream Syrian hmasters produced 5. 3 were eaten by the mum.
Some mths ago, the dam had a large right neck tumour 70% size of a golf ball. Operated by Dr Daniel and now Ok.
Sunday, May 28, 2017
Friday, May 26, 2017
Thursday, May 25, 2017
3077. A 10-year-old Maltese has difficulty breathing, coughs a lot and cannot lie down overnight
Congestive heart failure - left ventricle failure leading to pulmonary edema as seen in the X-rays.
Dog had high white cell count and neutrophils. T=37.6 deg C which is below normal.
Oxygen therapy, IV furesmide to clear pulmonary edema. The dog had bacteraemia.
Dog had high white cell count and neutrophils. T=37.6 deg C which is below normal.
Oxygen therapy, IV furesmide to clear pulmonary edema. The dog had bacteraemia.
Saturday, May 20, 2017
3076. A 1.5-year-old hamster's tumour grows bigger and bigger fast. How Toa Payoh Vets remove a tumour.
May 20, 2017
Hamster owners in Singapore do surf the internet to look for hamster vets to operate on the pet's tumours as illustrated in this case. "The tumour was small at first," the young man said. "But the vet did not do any surgery even when it grows fast."
Hamster owners in Singapore do surf the internet to look for hamster vets to operate on the pet's tumours as illustrated in this case. "The tumour was small at first," the young man said. "But the vet did not do any surgery even when it grows fast."
This tumour is large at 1.5 cm x 1.5 cm x 1.0 cm. Therefore the anaesthetic risks are much higher as it takes a longer time to operate as compared to a small one at 0.5 cm. All was OK as the hamster recovered and went home.
Thursday, May 18, 2017
3075. Egg binding in3 red-eared sliders - oxytocin inj
Most owners delay more than 1 week of egg-laying behavior to seek veterinary advices. In the following 2 cases, Case 1 was given oxytocin injection within 7 days of egg-laying behavior (leg digging floor, soil) and passed out 3 eggs. Case 2 with 5 eggs - the owner wanted to wait and see and no eggs were laid when given oxytocin >4 weeks after exhibiting behavior.
CASE 1
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Case 2. Egg binding. 5 eggs. No eggs laid as oxytocin injections were requested by the owner >4 weeks after egg-laying behavior. .
Case 3. Egg binding. 15 eggs not laid as oxytocin injections were given over 4 weeks after signs.
CASE 1
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Case 2. Egg binding. 5 eggs. No eggs laid as oxytocin injections were requested by the owner >4 weeks after egg-laying behavior. .
Case 3. Egg binding. 15 eggs not laid as oxytocin injections were given over 4 weeks after signs.
Wednesday, May 3, 2017
3074. A 7-year-old female spayed Miniature Schnauzer has bladder stone for the 3rd time in 6 years + kidney stones now
2015
2013
Tuesday, May 2, 2017
3073. A 19-year-old red-eared slider has swollen limbs
Written by Intern Wong Shu Yu
Synopsis:
A 19 year old female red eared slider was limp and unresponsive when brought in. The owner mentioned that the slider had not been eating for weeks and that she was gasping for air earlier that morning. As no reflexes were detected in response to stimuli, the slider was pronounced dead. It was noted however, that the slider’s limbs and neck were swollen. This was a possible indication that the slider had been suffering from kidney, heart or liver disease prior to death. The slider’s shell was also dented inwards in the centre, which suggested a history of shell rot in the past.
The slider was considered to have lived a long life given that the natural life span of red eared sliders in captivity typically ranges between 15 to 30 years. It is highly probable that the slider had died of natural causes due to old age; however, it would not be possible to pinpoint the precise cause of death without having resort to a post-mortem. Having discussed the various options with the owner, the owner agreed to have the slider sent for cremation.
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Date: Sunday, 30 April 2017
Attending physician: Dr Sing Kong Yuen, Dr Daniel Sing
Particulars
Name: -
Age: 19 years
Weight: -
Gender: Female
Species: Terrapin
Breed: Red Eared Slider
History:
The slider had not been eating for weeks. Patient was gasping for air and struggling for air at 2.30am that morning. Usual diet comprises boiled chicken, prawns, vegetables and commercial pallets.
The slider was exposed to half an hour UV light every day and allowed to bask and dry
off completely.
Physical Examination:
Patient was limp and no reflexes detected
Neck, and limbs were oedematous
Shell was concave in the middle
Carapace measured 16 cm long x 15 cm across
Diagnosis:
Patient had passed away upon arrival. Cause of death is likely to be old age.
Suffered from shell rot previously, thereby affecting integrity of shell
Edema suggests that kidney, heart or liver diseases could be present
Procedures done:
None.
Treatment Plan:
1. Explained to owner that likely cause of death is old age, but that it is difficult to pinpoint the exact cause of death unless patient is sent for a post-mortem at the government vet facilities. However, some owners find the process traumatic.
2. Owner appeared to be affected by patient’s death, and asked if the patient could have been saved had he sought treatment earlier. Advised that (i) the patient was considered old given that the natural lifespan of red eared sliders in captivity is about 15 to 30 years, and that (ii) treatment options for red eared sliders were limited. Consequently, it was likely that there would be no difference in the
outcome even if earlier treatment had been sought for the patient.
3. Provided owner with option of cremation. Owner agreed and the carcass of the patient was left in the clinic and arrangements made for cremation.
Exhibits:
Fig 1: Top view of patient- Swollen limbs
Synopsis:
A 19 year old female red eared slider was limp and unresponsive when brought in. The owner mentioned that the slider had not been eating for weeks and that she was gasping for air earlier that morning. As no reflexes were detected in response to stimuli, the slider was pronounced dead. It was noted however, that the slider’s limbs and neck were swollen. This was a possible indication that the slider had been suffering from kidney, heart or liver disease prior to death. The slider’s shell was also dented inwards in the centre, which suggested a history of shell rot in the past.
The slider was considered to have lived a long life given that the natural life span of red eared sliders in captivity typically ranges between 15 to 30 years. It is highly probable that the slider had died of natural causes due to old age; however, it would not be possible to pinpoint the precise cause of death without having resort to a post-mortem. Having discussed the various options with the owner, the owner agreed to have the slider sent for cremation.
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Date: Sunday, 30 April 2017
Attending physician: Dr Sing Kong Yuen, Dr Daniel Sing
Particulars
Name: -
Age: 19 years
Weight: -
Gender: Female
Species: Terrapin
Breed: Red Eared Slider
History:
The slider had not been eating for weeks. Patient was gasping for air and struggling for air at 2.30am that morning. Usual diet comprises boiled chicken, prawns, vegetables and commercial pallets.
The slider was exposed to half an hour UV light every day and allowed to bask and dry
off completely.
Physical Examination:
Patient was limp and no reflexes detected
Neck, and limbs were oedematous
Shell was concave in the middle
Carapace measured 16 cm long x 15 cm across
Diagnosis:
Patient had passed away upon arrival. Cause of death is likely to be old age.
Suffered from shell rot previously, thereby affecting integrity of shell
Edema suggests that kidney, heart or liver diseases could be present
Procedures done:
None.
Treatment Plan:
1. Explained to owner that likely cause of death is old age, but that it is difficult to pinpoint the exact cause of death unless patient is sent for a post-mortem at the government vet facilities. However, some owners find the process traumatic.
2. Owner appeared to be affected by patient’s death, and asked if the patient could have been saved had he sought treatment earlier. Advised that (i) the patient was considered old given that the natural lifespan of red eared sliders in captivity is about 15 to 30 years, and that (ii) treatment options for red eared sliders were limited. Consequently, it was likely that there would be no difference in the
outcome even if earlier treatment had been sought for the patient.
3. Provided owner with option of cremation. Owner agreed and the carcass of the patient was left in the clinic and arrangements made for cremation.
Exhibits:
Fig 1: Top view of patient- Swollen limbs
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