4549. A big smelly ear tumour grows itchier in a dwarf hamster. What to do?

 

 

 VET CASE V 2/2. 

26 JAN 2023:
The smelly left ear tumour was removed under anaesthetic by Dr Daniel Sing 2 weeks ago. The lady owner did not want the whole ear lobe plus tumour removed as advised by me. My reason was that the large tumour looked cancerous and could have had spread further. It will recur if cancerous. Removal of the ear lobe and tumour would save the owner money and stress. Since no biopsy is done pre-op and no histology of the tumour is done post-op (to save medical costs), I cannot be 100% sure. If cancerous, the ear tumour will recur within 8 weeks.

UPDATES AT:
https://2010vets.blogspot.com/2023/01/4571-left-ear-tumour-looked-cancerous.html

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VET CASE V 1/2 AT:
https://2010vets.blogspot.com/2023/01/4549-big-smelly-ear-tumour-in-dwarf.html

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WHATSAPP CONSULTATION WITH DR SING KONG YUEN

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[11:29 pm, 04/01/2023] +65 6: Hi Dr Sing
[11:29 pm, 04/01/2023] +65 6: Can I bring my hamster Latte to see you tomorrow?
[11:40 pm, 04/01/2023] David Sing: Appointment at 11.30 am tomorrow
[11:42 pm, 04/01/2023] +65 6: Latte want to cut teeth also, her ear need to check .
[11:43 pm, 04/01/2023] +65 6: Okay
[11:56 pm, 04/01/2023] +65 6: Sorry Dr Sing, can I see u at 12pm? 11:30am a bit rush for me.
[5:33 am, 05/01/2023] David Sing: I have an appointment made at 12pm. If you can wait, come at 12.30pm
[6:36 am, 05/01/2023] +65 6: Ok
[6:36 am, 05/01/2023] +65 6: Thanks

[5:40 pm, 06/01/2023] David Sing: Good afternoon. How is Latte’s ear now? Any bleeding and scratching? Any bad smell? What was the cause of the white stools in Matcha in December 2022? Was it the food?
[6:06 pm, 06/01/2023] +65 6: Matcha now ok after we remove the sand. Latte at my boyfriend house, now my boyfriend take care of her
[6:08 pm, 06/01/2023] David Sing: I advise surgery to remove Latte's ear tumor because it will continue to grow bigger daily. Just to let you know (as your boyfriend came for consultation and did not want surgery)
[6:10 pm, 06/01/2023] +65 6: Ok. Thanks for your concern! Will think about it n diccuss with my boyfriend fist.
[6:25 pm, 06/01/2023] David Sing: Any sand bath for Matcha nowadays?
[6:26 pm, 06/01/2023] +65 6: No more sand bath for matcha
[10:07 pm, 07/01/2023] +65 6: Dr Sing
[10:07 pm, 07/01/2023] David Sing: Hello
[10:07 pm, 07/01/2023] +65 6: May I know if latte surgery have risk?
[10:08 pm, 07/01/2023] +65 6: I saw latte ear redness n smelly
[10:08 pm, 07/01/2023] +65 6: Can keep ear?
[10:09 pm, 07/01/2023] David Sing: If eating, active, pooping 20 pieces, less risk
[10:09 pm, 07/01/2023] +65 6: My heart like broken saw latte unwell
[10:12 pm, 07/01/2023] David Sing: Ear - try to keep if you want. See similar case in www.instagram.com/toapayohvets… image of ear with a hole
[10:20 pm, 07/01/2023] +65 6: If surgery remove the tumour need to take how long time? How much for the cost? Need to arrange to bring latte to surgery on Monday. As soon as possible
[10:23 pm, 07/01/2023] David Sing: Is he eating and pooping 20 pieces per 24 hours?
[10:25 pm, 07/01/2023] +65 6: Latte is female 😼
[10:26 pm, 07/01/2023] +65 6: Will call n make an appointment tomorrow. I’m off on Monday
[10:28 pm, 07/01/2023] David Sing: Please give antibiotic as usual. Phone 62543326 for appointment tomorrow 10am
[10:28 pm, 07/01/2023] +65 6: Ok thank you dr
[5:50 am, 08/01/2023] David Sing: Good morning. Please send me a one-minute video of Latte inside her house and close up of her ear tumor
[5:51 am, 08/01/2023] David Sing: Also another video of Matcha
[8:49 am, 08/01/2023] David Sing: Many thanks

THE BOYFRIEND decided not to have the ear tumour operation and went home with medication as requested by him. I informed the girlfriend who is the owner.

[8:50 am, 08/01/2023] David Sing: Was there lightning? Video is dark
[10:05 am, 08/01/2023] +65 6: No lightning, just now my boyfriend was sleep
[5:34 pm, 08/01/2023] David Sing: Please take video with lightning if possible and thank you
[5:39 pm, 08/01/2023] +65 6: Ok
[5:43 pm, 08/01/2023] David Sing: Thanks again. Please give antibiotics to your hamster before surgery. Also let Dr Daniel know you want part of the ear lobe to remain as he will be doing your case.
[5:44 pm, 08/01/2023] +65 6: Ok thanks
[10:16 pm, 08/01/2023] David Sing: Thank you. Are there dusts or small fine sand particles inside cage? Please also video the cage of Matcha

[10:23 pm, 08/01/2023] +65 9823 6306: This is matcha
[10:24 pm, 08/01/2023] +65 9823 6306: Should not have much dust, we change bedding every month, wash the cage and toys. Now never put sand in the cage for Latte already after her ear grow
[10:25 pm, 08/01/2023] David Sing: Who has white stools earlier? Please send a video of stools and cage
[10:25 pm, 08/01/2023] +65 9823 6306: Matcha
[10:27 pm, 08/01/2023] David Sing: All 4 videos today are Matcha?
[10:28 pm, 08/01/2023] +65 9823 6306: Pink cage is Latte
[10:28 pm, 08/01/2023] +65 9823 6306: Black cage is matcha
[10:30 pm, 08/01/2023] +65 9823 6306: Matcha. Stools are black now
[10:49 pm, 08/01/2023] David Sing: Many thanks. Do you provide sand bath to slate?
[10:56 pm, 08/01/2023] David Sing: Latte
[11:12 pm, 08/01/2023] +65 9823 6306: Not anymore since her ear got growth
[11:12 pm, 08/01/2023] +65 9823 6306: No problem
[9:35 am, 11/01/2023] +65 9823 6306: Good morning dr sing
[9:37 am, 11/01/2023] +65 9823 6306: Today latte have surgery at 11:30am. Can latte eat the first serving of food before surgery?
[9:38 am, 11/01/2023] David Sing: Eat 3 pieces
[9:40 am, 11/01/2023] +65 9823 6306: What the meaning?
[9:45 am, 11/01/2023] David Sing: Eat a bit e.g 3 pellets or seeds
[9:46 am, 11/01/2023] David Sing: Please send a video of ear tumour. About 1 minute video
[9:58 am, 11/01/2023] David Sing: Hold hamster firmly. Take video left ear. Get camera lens closer to ear  60 sec
[0:35 am, 12/01/2023] David Sing: Excellent images (of Latte's ear tumours and surgery). Thanks

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4 Jan 2023. Above is Tele-video WhatsApp consultation between Dr Sing Kong Yuen and a young lady owner of two hamsters. Matcha used to pass pale "white" stools, but has now recovered. 

 

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FINAL VIDEO. VET CASE. How to save money on vet expenses in large ear tumour in a dwarf hamster

VET CASE. A big smelly ear tumour. What to do?
Dr Sing Kong Yuen, BVMS (Glasgow). Toa Payoh Vets

The young lady had 2 dwarf hamsters. Matcha, male, 2 years old passed pale "white stools". Latte, female, 2 years old had a large inflamed red and smelly left ear canal tumour.

This article reports on Latte. On 4 Apr 2022, the boyfriend, a slim tall man in his 30s, came on behalf of the owner. "The ear canal tumour is large, over 5 mm across," I examined the tumour. "It is likely cancerous as it grows fast and also the hamster is old. Older hamsters develop tumours. She was 2 years of age. I advise a surgery to cut off the whole ear lobe with the embedded tumour."

"No removal of the ear lobe or tumour," the boyfriend said. "Let me try treating it with medication". The girlfriend had boarded this hamster with him. As she was busy working, he brought the hamster to the clinic while she made the appointment with me.

"Medication and washes will not be effective as the tumour is growing. It has a hole spilling out blood," I said. "Latte has had been scratching it with her paw as it is itchy."

The boyfriend insisted on medication against veterinary advice.

Two days later, I WhatsApp the girlfriend to follow up. "Her ear tumour is red and more swollen. There is bad smell from the ear," the girlfriend messaged back. "Will anaesthetic be risky if she undergoes surgery?"

"Much less risky as your hamster is active, not losing weight and is still eating well," I replied. "Let the vet know that you do not wish the ear lobe to be excised."

Dr Daniel Sing operated on 11 Jan 2023, leaving a large part of the ear lobe intact as that was what the lady wanted. She was most happy seeing the hamster's ear. Beauty to her and many hamster owners mean having two ears.

This Final Video shows that Latte recovers well from the anaesthesia and surgery. He is bright, alert and responsive today, 16 Jan 2023 compared to the period prior to surgery.  

Will the tumour recur? I do not know for sure as the tumour was not sent to the laboratory for histology to check whether it was cancerous or not, to save on veterinary expenses. From my observation of the fast growth and the old age of the hamster, I would rate this likely to be a cancerous ear canal tumour. It will recur, but we will know if it reappears within 2 months. 

 

HOW TO SAVE MONEY ON VET EXPENSES IN THIS CASE? 1. Early treatment when the ear tumour is smaller, less than 5 mm across. 2. Prompt treatment which is surgery. Medications are ineffective and permit the hamster to grow much bigger and redder. 3. Loss of one ear due to possible cancerous growth of the ear canal tumour. The loss of the ear lobe does not affect hearing. Only the beauty of the hamster. If the growth is cancerous, there will need to have another operation 2 months later.


UPDATES AT:
https://2010vets.blogspot.com/2023/01/4549-big-smelly-ear-tumour-in-dwarf.html

 

 

 

 

4548. ENVIRONMENT - Arts message

The root cause of global warning must be addressed. This is the carbone emissions that continue to be pumped into the atmosphere at record rates using fossil fuels.bMajor emitters like China, the United States, India, Japan and Russia must transition successfully to a low-carbon economy.

Unprecedented floods and storms on one side and the deadly heatwaves and forest fires on the other, are alarm bells on two fronts. 

Global warning causes extreme heat and bone-dry vegetation. This results directly from excessive carbon emissions that trap atmospheric heat. 

Preventative measures include financial incentives, astute top-level signals and policy design and education campaign for a more sustainable economic growth pattern. Also to invest in substantial resource reallocation and technological advancement in energy production and consumption.

SINGAPORE – 12 FEB 2021: Climate Change Artwork to create awareness of the need to decrease the use of fossil fuels to lower global temperatures - "Waste Less, Recycle More, Drive Less, Walk More".

4548. Rabbit toys

 SINGAPORE - 8 JAN 2023: A vendor of an outdoor stall at Ang Mo Kio Central sells various sizes of toy rabbits which are in demand as the Lunar New Year is the Year of the Rabbit. Bauhaus 93 fonts for "Happy Chinese New Year"..

Canon R5. AV Mode. ISO 100. F/11. Handheld. Afternoon sun.



To buy photo:
www.shutterstock.com/g/toapayohvets

Updates:
https://2010vets.blogspot.com/2023/01/4548-rabbit-toys.html

 

 

4547. Photography & Videography tips: Tripod is best for stable images.

PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS: Use tripod.
Canon R5. AV Mode, ISO 100. Sunlight at 9 AM illuminated parts of plant.
Slight breeze. Take multiple shots at different angles, some in the shade. 

A rarely seen attractive ornamental plant grown by NParks in Lentor St Playground. It is called Memecylon coeruleum. It seems to have pink and purple flowers which mature into larger yellowish green pods.

To buy photo:
www.shutterstock.com/g/toapayohvets

#singapore
#ornamentalflowers
#memecyloncoeruleum


Update:
https://2010vets.blogspot.com/2023/01/4547-photography-tips-tripod.html

 

 

4546. A joyous karaoke session for senior citizens.

KARAOKE SINGAPORE. A joyful karaoke session with senior citizens. Location is in Sembawang. Dinner in a karaoke room. English and Chinese songs and Hokkien songs were sung. 

 

UPDATES AT: 

https://2010vets.blogspot.com/2023/01/4546-joyous-karaoke-session-for-senior.html

4545. photography of moving people.

8 Jan 2023.
PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS:

My travel photo in Hanoi. Canon R5, AV Mode, ISO 100. You need to take many photos, focused on the eye of the biker. You hope to get one good shot.

This shot is not very sharp (see the eyes). It needs more experience and to use Shutter Speed mode to capture sharp moving objects.

MORE INFO AT:

4544. Is Time on your side?

Huh? So early in Feb? U going away?

 [9:19 am, 05/01/2023] Anthony chan Vietnam Tour: Michelle, see what works for you. No stress.
[9:20 am, 05/01/2023] Anthony chan Vietnam Tour: My calender only blocked 9 to 15 Feb.
[9:23 am, 05/01/2023] Anthony chan Vietnam Tour: Frances, I ❤️Nz❤️. ✈️🚐✈️.😀
[9:36 am, 05/01/2023] +65 9487 5411: Is everyone ok with Fri -Sun instead?

 

Frances to Anthony:  Huh? So early in Feb? U going away?

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CAPTION of above image is from above text messages

UPDATES:

https://2010vets.blogspot.com/2023/01/4544-is-time-on-your-side.html

4543. VET CASES - How to save money on hamster tumours?

How to save money on hamster tumours?
Dr Sing Kong Yuen, BVMS (Glasgow)
5 Jan 2023.

Hamsters over one year old may develop tumours on any part of the body. Two examples are shown in the merged video of two cases.

1.  CASE 1. MAR 2022. EAR TUMOUR
Large ulcerated and infected bleeding ear tumour.  Video 00:00 - 00:49.
The owner waited till the tumour became large, painful, itchy and bleeding. He consulted me.
Surgery would be more costly owing to the longer time taken to operate.

2. CASE 2. JAN 2023. CHEST TUMOUR/ABSCESS

He WhatsApp to me today and sent a video.        Video 00:49 to end of video

'Hi, my hamster have this lump underneath her right front leg.. could you advice what can we do now? It’s also starting to smell and have some discharge."

MY REPLY:
The hamster needs to be examined and possibly an operation by your vet to remove the lump. 

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 Anaesthesia and surgery of tumours are considered costly, but the fees are much lower if the owner gets the tumour of less than 5 mm across removed. Most owners wait and see. The scratching of the tumour leads to bleeding and emission of foul smells. It is best to get the tumour removed by your vet when they are small.

UPDATES:

https://2010vets.blogspot.com/2023/01/4543-vet-cases-how-to-save-money-on.html

 

 

Merged video
of 2 hamster tumour cases



 

4542. Follow up on red-eared slider with swollen eyes and not eating for many days in Apr 2022

Veterinary Case Study - Swollen eyes and not eating red-eared slider.
Dr Sing Kong Yuen
4 Jan 2023.

APRIL 2022.
THE SWOLLEN-EYED RED-EARED SLIDER STOPS EATING
Red-eared slider had swollen eyes and no appetite for many days.
1.  Treated by Dr Sing Kong Yuen at Toa Payoh Vets.
2.  Dr Sing advised a GOOD HOUSING ENVIRONMENT for the two red-eared sliders to prevent recurrences of swollen eyes and loss of appetite.

INFORMATION on history, diagnosis and treatment at:
https://2010vets.blogspot.com/2022/05/4045-anxious-owner-young-red-eared.html

This includes:
2.1  More spaces to swim. The owner bought a bigger tank
2.2  More space to bask. The owner bought the white plastic basking platform. It replaces the small crammed floating object you would see in the blog.
2.3 UV lights placed above the basking platform in the daytime.
2.4 A good water filter and filtration pump. You can see the water has air bubbles and is clearer.

3.  The lady owner bought the above-mentioned items online from China. It cost her a lot of money. The eldest daughter's pets were now her responsibility. Hence she consulted me at Toa Payoh Vets in April 2022.
 

JANUARY 2023 (VideoRES 2/2). 
No health issues since installation of the above-mentioned items from China. This video best explains the
good housing environment as opposed to text.

JULY 2022 (VideoRES 1/2).
No health issues since installation of the above-mentioned items from China. This video best explains the
good housing environment as opposed to text.

 2023 UPDATES WILL BE AT:
https://2010vets.blogspot.com/2023/01/4542-follow-up-on-red-eared-slider-with.html

 

 

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Insert a slide if possible of the following:

JANUARY 2023 (This video). 
The slider does not have swollen eyes. He has good appetite since installation of the above-mentioned items from China. This video best explains the good housing environment as opposed to words.

 
2022 INFORMATION on history, diagnosis and treatment at:
https://2010vets.blogspot.com/2022/05/4045-anxious-owner-young-red-eared.html

 

 

4542. CREATE. E-cards. Inspirational message. A true friend leaves footprints in your heart.

ADVICES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE - CREATE more, consume less.
Dr Sing Kong Yuen

E-cards. Inspirational message. A true friend leaves footprints in your heart.

DIVERSIFY PRODUCTS
Instead of submitting a photo of yellow flowers which is quite common in stock photography, I create an inspirational electronic card for sale at
www.shutterstock.com. 

Photo of yellow flower taken during my 2013 travel on the way to Paris. Sun rays fell onto this roadside flower. Fellow packaged tour companions will wander around and have a coffee.

I looked for scenes to photograph. Sunshine. I took 2 shots. Only 1 is sharp. In old days, I use inexpensive Canon 40D camera.

Today on 4 Jan 2023, I reviewed my travel photos. 99% are of poor quality! I did not learn the techniques as that would involve lots of time. Use Canon camera. "P" Mode. Focus on flower and shoot!   

UPDATES

 https://2010vets.blogspot.com/2023/01/4542-create-e-cards-inspirational.html