3300. Oriental Garden Lizards - 3 days in Sep 2019 - Lentor area

3299. Email query on red-eared slider's shell condition

Oct 10, 2019
Email to Toa Payoh Vets

Hi,

How do deal with this issue?
Sent from my iPhone






Oct 12, 2019

Thank you for image. How long is the shell in this condition? Fungal infection is one cause. Others include chemicals, friction and traumatic injury. 

The vet needs to examine and check for fungus by microscopic exam or dermatophyte culture. .

Make an appointment 6254 3326 if possible.  

3298. The 11-year-old male cat pees small amounts of urine. Why?

Oct 10, 2019

"I came back from overseas 2 days ago," the owner said. "My cat who used to scratch my face now is docile and has problem passing urine!"

Physical examination showed the cat has a very large distended bladder. The cat is hypothermic with rectal temp = 37.5C. Urinary catheterisation. Unable to pass urinary catheter past 1 cm of urethra. Massaged urethral area to loosen urethral plugs. Syringe in normal saline.
After some 5 minutes, the catheter was successfully passed into the bladder. Bloody urine sucked out. pH is alkaline. Syringed in normal saline to clear bladder of the sediments. Repeat this procedure on Day 2 and 3 of in-patient treatment. Antibiotics and pain-killers.

Cat ate a bit of A/D on Day 3 of inpatient.
IV drip given for the next 3 days.




X RAYS

Urine test

Blood test - Kidney failure
Bacteraemia
Septicaemia

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3297. Maltipoo has periodontal disease Stage 1 - gingivitis

P.D. Stage 1

Gingivitis - gums are inflamed and swollen
Some plaque covers the tooth
Reversible


A Caucasian dog owner came today for the Maltipoo's annual wellness examination and vaccination.
I saw the premolar teeth  has gingivitis. Cooked foor was fed mainly. "He does not like his teeth brushed," the gentleman in his 50s said.

"Use the finger brush, at least 3 times per week," I advised.
Dental scaling (video) was done. The dog woke up early as minimal anaesthesia was used.

GINGIVITIS is Periodontal Disease Stage 1.
After dental scaling, the disease is reversible as there is no damage to the periodontal membrane. The tooth will be intact and normal. The treatment with anaesthesia costs $250 - 300.

Tel: Toa Payoh Vets    6254-3326 or 9668-6468, judy@toapayohvets.com for appointment for the yearly dental and health check up of your dog.























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3296. Your skin produces Vit D when you are exposed to sunlight

Vitamin D is produced when your skin is exposed to sunshine

3296. Inspiration - Ask

3295. Dwarf and Syrian hamsters - life cycle

                Winter White                         Syrian hamsters

Maturity  3-4 mths              3.5 to 4 mths
Lifespan  2 to 2.5 yrs          2 to 3 yrs
Gestation 28-30 days          28-30days
Eyes open  12-14 days        14 days
Full fur coat  3 wks             3-3.5 wks
No. of litter   4 to 6              6-10

Diet     Mixed seeds             Mixed seeds
            Veg & fruits             Veg & fruits                                                                 
               when  older than 3mths old

            Meal worms             Dislike meal worms

Sand bath & toilet sand for both
No dust as it irritates eyes and ears (Dust is used for
Exercise wheel