Tuesday, January 3, 2023

4541. PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS: Use higher ISO e.g. ISO 400 in overcast sky.


PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS: Use higher ISO e.g. ISO 400 in overcast sky and tripod.

 3 Jan 2023. A male Common Scarlet dragonfly poses for me in Yio Chu Kang Cresc forest, 9 AM. Only one is seen. Numbers have declined considerably.

Canon R5, Tripod, AV Mode, F/16, ISO 400. Overcast sky. Slight breeze move dragonfly. Take multiple shots to get one sharp image.TO BUY PHOTO:   shutterstock.com/g/toapayohvets   



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Monday, January 2, 2023

4532. LOL meaning in chat

LOL is appropriate for casual conversations online or in text messages. Use this abbreviation when you find something funny. Even if you just smile or giggle, you can still use LOL. Nobody expects you to laugh out loud when you say LOL, but it's okay if you do.

 

4540. TRAVELS - AUSTRALIA. Christmas light-up in North Ryde, Australia


TRAVELS - AUSTRALIA. Christmas light-up in North Ryde, Australia. 6.40pm
25 Dec 2022.

Christmas light up in North Ryde.

North Ryde is in North Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.  It's a good and a very safe suburb, with one of the lowest crime rates (bottom 15) of Sydney's more central suburbs.It is located 15 kilometres north-west of the Sydney central business district, in the local government area of the City of Ryde.

This video from my friend in Australia was a bit shaky because it was dark and he was walking briskly.

Christmas light-up is an annual event for residents in that street.  There were more houses decorating their houses with Christmas lights. New owners or some owners were either not celebrating Christmas or could not be bothered with the chores of setting up and the packing them afterwards.

North Ryde is just a normal residential area.  It is not a tourist attraction.

Many estates do have residents adorning their houses with Christmas lights and paraphernalia but visitors  or viewers have to know where they are.

UPDATES AT:

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4539. A Syrian hamster walks slowly and sways from left to right.

2 Jan 2023. Tele-consultation with Dr Sing Kong Yuen at 10.15am. The owner wanted to know why his 1.5-year old female Syrian hamster walks slowly and sways left to right. His appointment would be 11.30 am today as a physical examination is the best as opposed to tele-video consultation.

From his two merged video, I could see that the hamster has appetite as she eats the food offered without hestitation. But she looked haggard as she did not bother to groom herself. The furs stuck out. Urine stained her private parts which is not normal if the hamster grooms herself.

"What is the colour of her urine?" I phoned the owner. "She has yellow urine stains on her private parts."

"The usual yellow colour," he replied. "She urinates onto the sand, so I don't really know."

As regards the swaying from left to right, it is not possible to see properly. She could have had injured her head as I noted that her home was generous of space and filled with many things. The video was not clear, but gave an impression of a cluttered home in which the hamster could have had knocked her head - leading to swaying for around one month.

Or there could be an infection affecting the urinary system with toxins going to the head. The hamster owner said she drinks little water - build up of toxins in the urinary system can cause brain damage --- swaying. We will wait for the actual physical examination at 11.30 am and follow up.

CONCLUSION.
As at 2 Jan 2023, 10.30 pm, I contacted the owner. He said the hamster was given medication, but passed away in the evening today.

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4538. Leg tumours spread up and down the leg - old dog

 

4 SEP 2022

Hi Dr Sing

My pet, Manik, a senior Shiba Inu is having diarrhea
And threw up
Diarrhrea twice yest and 4 times today
May I give human dhamotil to him?

Best to get vet to treat him

He recently had a lump removed and 4 came back
Worried that it may be cancerous

Please send 6 new photos of tumours
Thank you. 

Are tumours on same side of body of previous elbow tumor?
yes very close by
2 of it are on the exact spot


Will you be coming at 10 am tomorrow for IV drip? And blood test. I will inform Hsu to also clip hairs around new tumors for ease of viewing.
Yes
Will let Hsu know
thank you


i fed him honey water earlier
Is your dog ok now? Try to feed only Hills I/D diet


Good morning! He seems ok now. Will be starting his meds from this morning


Is he losing weight? Do weigh him weekly. Please send a video of his tumor side for review
Dr Sing said rhat the cancer may hv spread due to the location of the lumps. One suggestion was to amputate. Hmm but that will reduce his quality of life. The fur  covers the whole area
 

I got a similar case. It was during Covid-19 lockdown. Owner chose not to amputate. Euthanasia done later


Oh
 

U think in this kind of instances, since 5 months for the 4 growths to grow to this size, what is the prognosis before it incapacitate him?
Should I shave the leg area to have a better view?
Yes. Shave the area

Prognosis…depends on whether the cancer cells have had spread past the present location. If not, dog will live longer and adjust to being 3-legged very well
MRI scans of cancer cells in the dog is not practical
 

Good morning. How is your dog now? Have you shaved the leg area? If not, my assistant can do for you. I will be in clinic tomorrow Thursday if you wish to see me.
 

There are 5 spots now
Thank you for images. Looks like tumours have spread upward the shoulder
is this not so good news?
Not good news. Can you clip coat shorter at the uppermost lump area?
U mean like this?
Are there 6 lumps?
How many above shoulder?
Not good news now as tumours are spreading faster
Yeah the other day only 4
Now new one
 

What shld we do if there is no amputation or chemo
Blood test. Liver and kidneys are normal
That is at least some

Good news
Hi Dr Sing, good morning! Ellie has been vomiting since last night
Please send him in for check up this morning. I am at clinic
What time will the clinic be open?
Can you be here at 10.30am?
If not, after 2pm
Will come now

Dr Sing, how have u been?
The senior dog, Manij that has cancer…the wound seems infected and he seems listless most times
Give iv drip antibiotic if you are ok
U think it is time for him to be put down. We are torn


Yes
We have scheduled appt for Manik Sun morning 11.45am
Are the wound’s bleeding and full of pus?
How many tumors and are they on one leg?
Many
And giving off bad smell
On one leg?
Yes
From toe to shoulder?
All ard the joint
Not shoulder
He cannot put pressure on it
Nowadays mostly lying down
He is 14 years old?
Ard there because we don’t know the exact age
The tumour had spread to the shoulder.
Thank you for sharing your experience
Is this like really bad now considering what u see
Although he doesn’t whine, he seem to tear alot
Yes. They are painful but he is able to take pain unlike humans
My son will be on duty. Please say goodbye to your dog on my behalf

4537. SINGAPORE PROPERTIES FOR SALE. One Holland Village


 

Mix development in Holland Village
T.O.P 2024 Q3-Q4 (about 2 more years)
Total site area @ 290,000sqft
Total Residential - 296units [62% SOLD]

 

E-brochure, floor plan & fact
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/14UIkKQ92T5KSm0M6oOkijYEfSKQoBUHXoS sheets for prospect

 

 BUYERS INTERESTED IN ONE HOLLAND VILLAGE:

Tel: Dr David Sing
Asiahomes Realty
www.asiahomes.com



 

 PROPERTIES SINGAPORE. One Holland Residences is a mixed development. It has residences which are mostly sold, serviced apartments and retail shops. Around 5 studio apartments are available on 3 Jan 2023. Each sells above S$2 million. For more information, +65 9668-6468, 99pups@gmail.com



VIDEO AT:
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Sunday, January 1, 2023

4536. Tips to save money on vet expenses. Eye and coat.

1 Jan 2023.
Tips to save money on vet expenses
Dr Sing Kong Yuen, BVMS (Glasgow)

 

Two vet cases seen by me in 2013 were: 1. Eye ulcers in a Terrier X - Fluorescein eye stain test. 2. Whole body itchy skin in a Golden Retriever. Clipping bald and anal sac check up 

 

Case 1. The long eyebrow hairs of the Terrier X irritated the cornea of the dog's ears regularly. The dog rubbed the eye a lot of times. The paw irritated the cornea which breaks into ulcers. These are corneal ulcers which are painful and light sensitive. The green ulcers can be seen in the left eye especially. 

 

The solution is to shorten the eyebrow hairs frequently and also to cut away the eyelid hairs, if any. No eye irritation, no corneal ulcers and lots of tears. No vet expenses. 

 

Case 2. The whole body itchiness of the Golden Retriever was due to skin rashes from bacterial infections under the thick coat. The itchy anus could be a cause of backside itchiness. The anal sacs were expressed at Toa Payoh Vets and cleared. There was little anal sac impaction as the oil was relatively clear and free of particles. The body showed multiple rashes after clipping. 

 

The solution. For thick coated dog breeds, brush their hair daily to remove any broken hairs and scales. Bathe weekly. Check for rashes. This home grooming care ensures no itchy bacterial infections of the underpart of the long coat. 

 

UPDATES AT:
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4535. PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS. SINGAPORE WILDLIFE. A young red dragonfly poses for me



PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS
1 Jan 2023#Yio Chu Kang Cres forest.

A young red dragonfly poses for me for 3 minutes. Got one sharp image out of several using LED focusing.



Got good videos as he was very patient like a model. The breezes sway the twig but twice he flew away and returned.



After more than 3 minutes, another strong breeze pushed him off. He decided I should have plenty of good images of him at 2 pm, 31 Dec 2022 in Yio Chu Kang Cres forest!



A young red dragonfly poses for me for 3 minutes#Yio Chu Kang Cres forest#31 Dec 2022, 2pm#He was the sole dragonfly in this hot and humid afternoon Eve of New year.



Red is an auspiciouos colour



Canon R5. Tripod. AV Mode, f/16, ISO 200.



2 pm shade. Breezes. Took 10 images in swaying twig and breezes. Only 1/10 (this one) is sharp! Hence, take multiple images.



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4534. TRAVELS INDONESIA. Medan's Simalem Resort and waterfall

30 Dec 2022.

 TRAVEL - INDONESIA. Video of a visit to Medan's beautiful lake beside the Simalem Resort. A good relaxing lunch by the lake. Then a visit to the thundering Sipiso piso waterfall video is merged with some other videos from a few months ago.   

UPDATES:
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4533. TRAVELS - SINGAPORE. Video Chinatown New Bridge Road in Dec 2022 v Oct 2013

SINGAPORE - TRAVELS. Video of Chinatown New Bridge Road in Dec 2022 v Oct 2013

 

Merge 4 Videos of Chinatown New Bridge Road in Dec 2022 v. Oct 2013. Videoed done from the top of a link bridge in both scenes.

1.  Friday 31 Dec 2022 video is sharp and clear. Camera is Canon R5, tripod used. Rabbit figures are also sharp as Chinatown welcomes Year of the Rabbit in 22 Jan 2023.

2.  Oct 2013 video is not as sharp. Canon EOS 70D. I leaned on the bridge top. No tripod.

3. Dec 2022: Footage is 0:00 to 2:18
    Oct 2013: Footage is 2:18 to 2:68

UPDATES AT:
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13 JAN 2023: PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS ON RABBIT FIGURES:

Canon R5. Handheld. Focus on eye of bespectacled rabbit (4th from R). No passers-byFrontal view is best, but need to be careful of traffic. AV Mode, F/16, ISO 100.  13 Jan 2023, 1 pm To buy photo:    www.shutterstock.com/g/toapayohvets

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