Jun 6, 2018
Photos of fellow travellers
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Met at Suntec EU on Sunday Feb 17, 2019
Judith and Giddeon booked a trip to USA
This Friday is NATAS Travel Fair
Pet health and care advices for pet owners and vet students, photography tips, travel stories, advices for young people
Friday, June 8, 2018
Saturday, June 2, 2018
Thursday, May 31, 2018
3164. 10-year-old male not neutered dog passes blood in the urine for past 6 days
No urinary stones from X-ray. However, some stones are not radio-dense.
I palpated a swollen bladder the size of the golf ball but no pain
I did not palpate a swollen prostate which could also cause blood in the urine.
"Any humping on pillows or gripping people's legs?" I asked reference to the dog's behaviour at home since he was not neutered.
"No," the concerned lady replied.
"Does he lick his private parts?"
"Yes, daily."
This could cause injury to the penile area. Inflammation and blood showed in the urine.
3163. How to prevent recurrent urinary stones in an 8-year-old female, Japanese Spitz?
May 31, 2018
An internet query from a lady to Toa Payoh Vets. Vet 1 asked her to seek a vet as he or she does not do Voiding Urohydropropulsion which is a non-invasive treatment (ie. no surgery).
Treatment of uroliths in dogs are:
1. Medical dissolution for struvite stones
2. Cystotomy (surgical removal).
3. Lithotripsy for large stones of kidneys, liver or gall bladders.
4. Voiding urohydropropulsion.
An interesting case study of a possible case for medical dissolution and voiding urohydropropulsion is discussed below.
In this case, if the owner compliance is available, medical dissolution for 6 weeks and voiding urohydropulsion may be possible.
The dog had a cystotomy earlier. Now, she has recurrent urocystoliths. Early detection of small uroliths that can pass through the urethral lumen will avoid surgery as VU can be effective.
3-6 months after cystotomy - X rays are recommended.
The dog was fed Hills' C/D diet. But the dog got fed apples, strawberries, por or chicken meat, soup. So the urine was not acidified. The pH was around 7 - 8.
To prevent recurring struvite stones, feed an acidifying diet. No other food or treats. Ensure the dog drinks water and does not hold back urine for many hours. Urine test for pH every 3 -6 months. X-rays yearly so that small stones can be flushed out using voiding urohydropropulsion.
An internet query from a lady to Toa Payoh Vets. Vet 1 asked her to seek a vet as he or she does not do Voiding Urohydropropulsion which is a non-invasive treatment (ie. no surgery).
Treatment of uroliths in dogs are:
1. Medical dissolution for struvite stones
2. Cystotomy (surgical removal).
3. Lithotripsy for large stones of kidneys, liver or gall bladders.
4. Voiding urohydropropulsion.
An interesting case study of a possible case for medical dissolution and voiding urohydropropulsion is discussed below.
In this case, if the owner compliance is available, medical dissolution for 6 weeks and voiding urohydropulsion may be possible.
The dog had a cystotomy earlier. Now, she has recurrent urocystoliths. Early detection of small uroliths that can pass through the urethral lumen will avoid surgery as VU can be effective.
3-6 months after cystotomy - X rays are recommended.
The dog was fed Hills' C/D diet. But the dog got fed apples, strawberries, por or chicken meat, soup. So the urine was not acidified. The pH was around 7 - 8.
Chemical composition of the stone can only be confirmed by the laboratory, not based on physical appearance. Stones may be compound mixture of struvites and calcium oxalates. |
To prevent recurring struvite stones, feed an acidifying diet. No other food or treats. Ensure the dog drinks water and does not hold back urine for many hours. Urine test for pH every 3 -6 months. X-rays yearly so that small stones can be flushed out using voiding urohydropropulsion.
Thursday, May 24, 2018
3162. A 2-year-old rabbit dropped when carried by a person leading to pelvic fracture
May 23, 2018
Ref 50451
X-rays are important to verify site of fracture. The left hind leg was swollen at the hip area. There did not appear to be shortening of the hind legs which were extended. X-rays show left pelvic fracture. The owner did not want any treatment.
Ref 50451
X-rays are important to verify site of fracture. The left hind leg was swollen at the hip area. There did not appear to be shortening of the hind legs which were extended. X-rays show left pelvic fracture. The owner did not want any treatment.
Wednesday, May 23, 2018
3161. Myanmar stories: May 22, 2018 visit to Peninsula Plaza - images
Many Myanmar recruitment agencies have closed down. Only on weekends will there be some crowds nowadays |
Flowers are bought to place on altars of Buddhas. Shop has existed for many years Myanmar provisions
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Aung San Su Kyi (picture, top right) is well loved by most Myanmar people |
Some shops sell the Singapore Big Sweep |
New money changer opens shop |
Sells tickets only |
Bigger travel agency with more services |
Logistic company caters to those who want to send goods to Myanmar. No foot traffic during weekdays nowadays |
Many successful Myanmar ladies with degrees now work for large companies and live in Singapore to enjoy the city life. The longyi dress is part of Myanmar culture |
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