3182. *****A rare case of bilateral ear abscesses in an old Chihuahua X - Z-plasty

Day 1

Know your veterinary anatomy.
These swellings are not carnassial tooth abscesses!

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Day 3. Intensive fluid IV, antibiotics and painkillers, the swelling of the right ear started to become gangrenous (black skin).

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Left ear

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Original images

August 2, 2018. This is the only image sent by the owner when I phoned up to enquire about the dog on Aug 1, 2018.

The owner did not return my call but texted the image as shown below. Wound heals very well, indicating an excellent outcome.

3180. A 3-year-old Beagle has skin rashes for the 3rd time. Muzzle ecezma seen.

This is 3rd time, the owner complained about itchiness and skin rashes in the whole body, some looking like ringworm. Culture for ringworm is done. Advised an anti-allergic Hills Z/D trial for 3 months and review. Anti-ringworm medication for 24 days.

3179. Clouds with interesting canine or animal shapes

Jun 21, 2018. Near Toa Payoh Vets. 10 am driving to work.

3178. Mushrooms seen on Jun 21 night and Jun 22, 2018

Jun 21, 2018 when I returned from dinner. 3 new mushrooms seen. SMS to NN

Jun 22, 2018  9am

Jun 23, 2018. 11 pm. Saw 8 mushrooms after arrival from dinner.