Aug 5, 2018
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Sunday, August 5, 2018
3221. Final Video: Necrotising fasciitis - rotten egg smell of the Syrian hamster's skin
It is difficult for most hamster owners to treat a smelly rotten skin infection at home. In this case, we hospitalise the hamster and treated the hamster for 3 days. He recovered well and went home.
https://www.youtube.com/edit?o=U&video_id=a0GN-tAxc_E
Final video shows recovery after in-patient treatment for 3 days.
Saturday, August 4, 2018
3221. A 14-year-old Beagle cannot walk properly. Why?
The Beagle usually goes for long walk with the domestic helper. Recently, he just could not walk properly as if his legs are not co-ordinated. I had the dog walked and trotted to check for lameness. He was incoordinated in the back area. Palpation of the spinal area elicted pain on his lumbar spinal area (see video). The diagnosis was lumbar spinal pain. Blood test was normal except for a very low blood glucose count. I gave an anti-inflammatory injection.
According to the owner, the dog was as lively as ever the next day. I advised no climbing up and down stairs and no long walks.
This dog has some bad breath due to periodontal diseae of the canine teeth.
According to the owner, the dog was as lively as ever the next day. I advised no climbing up and down stairs and no long walks.
This dog has some bad breath due to periodontal diseae of the canine teeth.
Friday, August 3, 2018
3220. A 24-year-old red-eared slider fractures his toe. What to do?
A swollen infected toe is best amputated as the red-eared slider feeds in the water. The bacteriaon from the water and dirt could further spread into the body via the open toe wound.
Thursday, August 2, 2018
3218. Large neck tumours in 2 Syrian hamsters - surgery
INTERN TO MAKE A FINAL VIDEO
1. June 18, 2018
Consultation. A large neck tumour is seen a few days ago. If it is cancerous, the tumour grows big very fast, I told the lady owner.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zMSIJGgJyC4
2. June 18, 2018. Pumpkin. Anaesthesia and surgical removal of neck tumour.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9lDKVWCpIpM
3. June 19, 2018. Post-op wound needs cleaning.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SStJ9qnoCj4
4. June 19, 2018. Day 2. 15-hour post-op review of in-patient on Day 2. Some stitches are pulled out. No need to re-stitch.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZrbFbGf3Vf4
5. Follow up in July 13, 2018. No tumour recurrence at this date.
INTERN TO CREATE A FINAL VIDEO
HOOK
A big neck lump palpated. Is it fast growing? Cancerous or not? Recurrence if cancerous. Save money, not to operate?
POINTS BELOW
1. A Syrian hamster is a family member for this young lady.
2. Anaesthesia is very risky - 27 months old (life span around 30-36 months).
3. Cancerous if rapid growing. Unlikely to completely remove all cancerous cells
4. To operate or not? Owner's consent and decision
5. Surgery. Outcome excellent. Survived.
6. Recurs.
7. No operation. Happy. Live another 2 months. Passed away in his sleep.
8. Owner's testimonial.
Aug 4, 2018 10.58 am
This image was taken last night.
He passed away in his sleep without much suffering. In fact, he was eating and running till 3 days ago when he slept throughout the day and night except when he was awakened when we gave him his favourite food. So thanks Dr Sing, for all the care during his stay at your clinic. .
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Case 1 in 2018. Update on Aug 2, 2018
Syrian hamster survived. However, the tumour recurred. The owner did not want to operate again.
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SMS July 12, 2018
It is very difficult to keep him still. The video is better.
SMS July 13, 2018. 3.50am
Thank you for video. He looks very healthy.
July 13, 2018 7.58 am
Yes he is. Thanks for the good job you have done for him so he can enjoy his old age!
Aug 5, 2018.
Hi Dr Sing, thanks for your concern for Pumpkin, the wound on his neck is fully healed but the tumor has returned last week and grown very big in days, bigger than presurgery. We have considered very long and decided not to let him go through another surgery and we are afraid he may not make it this time. He is still eating and drinking well, can run and climb up and down like normal so we will let him be till he goes. Thanks again!
Aug 3, 2018 10.58 am image
This image was taken last night. He passed away in his sleep without much suffering. In fact, he was eating and running till 3 days ago when he slept throughout the day and night except when he was awakened when we gave him his favourite food. So thanks Dr Sing, for all the care during his stay at your clinic. .
11.38am
Thank you for feedback. He had much love and care from you.
12.42 am
Smile emoticon.
SMS from Dr Sing on July 28, 2018
Hi
Is pumpkin's neck fully healed? Can you sms 3 photos of his neck area?
SMS from owner on following up on July 28, 2018
Hi Dr Sing, thanks for your concern for Pumpkin, the wound on his neck is fully healed but the tumor has returned last week and grown very big in days, bigger than presurgery. We have considered very long and decided not to let him go through another surgery and we are afraid he may not make it this time. He is still eating and drinking well, can run and climb up and down like normal so we will let him be till he goes. Thanks again!
Case 2 in August 2017.
https://2010vets.blogspot.com/2017/08/3128-video-intern-syrian-hamster-has-2.html
Tuesday, July 31, 2018
3217. Book publishing "feel-good" stories
July 31, 2018
1. ST Facebook group features feel-good stories.
Celebrates kind acts, uplifting news.
Share good news, acts of kindness, sweet dessert or sweet deal, new park you like, an old building you miss. Closed group. Member must elaborate on what they hope to experience as a member and keep interactions civil (no personal attacks, spamming, vulgar language, sexual, anti-copyright contents).
2. Entrepreneur's magazine "Inspiring Stories" of business people at back page.
3. The Art Culture Group promotes love of art sessions.
PROPOSAL
1. Investors - Board of Directors - Office rentals and salary, share holders
2. CEO - Administrator - Chief Editor, Budget, business plans
3. Marketing - Clients who wants to self-publish (vanity publishing), best-sellers, book fairs
4. Development - Ghost-writers - e-books on Kindle, Amazon, printed copies on Createspace
Topics
1. Autobiography - inspiring stories of founding businesses or professions, legacy for children of struggles to make a living.
2. Be Kind books - Be kind to pets, Be kind to strays
1. ST Facebook group features feel-good stories.
Celebrates kind acts, uplifting news.
Share good news, acts of kindness, sweet dessert or sweet deal, new park you like, an old building you miss. Closed group. Member must elaborate on what they hope to experience as a member and keep interactions civil (no personal attacks, spamming, vulgar language, sexual, anti-copyright contents).
2. Entrepreneur's magazine "Inspiring Stories" of business people at back page.
3. The Art Culture Group promotes love of art sessions.
PROPOSAL
1. Investors - Board of Directors - Office rentals and salary, share holders
2. CEO - Administrator - Chief Editor, Budget, business plans
3. Marketing - Clients who wants to self-publish (vanity publishing), best-sellers, book fairs
4. Development - Ghost-writers - e-books on Kindle, Amazon, printed copies on Createspace
Topics
1. Autobiography - inspiring stories of founding businesses or professions, legacy for children of struggles to make a living.
2. Be Kind books - Be kind to pets, Be kind to strays
Thursday, July 26, 2018
3215. A cat's face twitches
Jul 26, 2018
A 14-year-old male neutered cat twitches his face and body for the past 2 months. Why?
Blood test, urine test and X-rays are cheapest options to get supporting evidence.
Blood test showed low platelet count, high blood urea and liver enzymes. Urine test showed white blood cells inside the urine, amorphous crystals, blood and alkaline pH 8.0.
The cat is treated for urinary tract infection. The low platelet count could be due to toxicity of the bathroom floor as the cat will lap water taking a long time, inside the bathroom.
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Aug 1, 2018 7 pm. Follow up
Eats OK. Tuna plus kibble k/d diet. No complaint.
Hard to feed antibiotic tablets but giving half the Clavulox tablet
Weak hind legs. Cannot climb into 3.5" high pee tray and therefore pee outside.
Jul 31, 2018. owner noticed cat walked in circles. Had this behaviour some time ago too.
"Why?". Likely to be a vestibular disease of the ear.
Hind leg jerking not obvious
Seizures or twitches not seen
A 14-year-old male neutered cat twitches his face and body for the past 2 months. Why?
Blood test, urine test and X-rays are cheapest options to get supporting evidence.
Blood test showed low platelet count, high blood urea and liver enzymes. Urine test showed white blood cells inside the urine, amorphous crystals, blood and alkaline pH 8.0.
The cat is treated for urinary tract infection. The low platelet count could be due to toxicity of the bathroom floor as the cat will lap water taking a long time, inside the bathroom.
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Aug 1, 2018 7 pm. Follow up
Eats OK. Tuna plus kibble k/d diet. No complaint.
Hard to feed antibiotic tablets but giving half the Clavulox tablet
Weak hind legs. Cannot climb into 3.5" high pee tray and therefore pee outside.
Jul 31, 2018. owner noticed cat walked in circles. Had this behaviour some time ago too.
"Why?". Likely to be a vestibular disease of the ear.
Hind leg jerking not obvious
Seizures or twitches not seen
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