4636. WILDLIFE SINGAPORE. The Oriental Garden Lizard in Lentor MRT station garden.

 Sat 8 Apr 2023.

It was bright and sunny at 10 am.  Hot too. I thought of the Oriental Garden Lizard I saw and photographed in this area a few months ago. Would I see him today?

A rustle among the leaves of a young tree. I saw the bright orange neck of the male Oriental Garden Lizard as he scurried up the thin tree trunk. This could be the same lizard, but now grown up older, fitter and bigger sized.

PHOTOGRAPHY TIP:
I took my Canon R5, lens 24-105mm, settings to TV Mode, 1/1000 sec, ISO Auto.  Focused on his eye and took more than 20 images. This photo is one of the best. It is for sale at www.shutterstock.com/g/toapayohvets.

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4635. Will the slider lay eggs or not the 2nd time one later?

 

4634. ADVICES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE. Hard work and long hours

ADVICES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE. How an immigrant couple succeed in food stall business in Potong Pasir, Singapore. Dr Sing Kong Yuen, BVMS (Glasgow)

SINGAPORE - 30 MAR 2023: Kimly Coffeeshop in Potong Pasir is a small eatery which has been renovated to provide a pleasant eating environment. It serves 12 stalls selling food like laksa and dim sum. Jia Jia Noodles stall is started by a young couple who are Chinese Nationals. Since my first visit and image of the stall in 2017, it is now a success food stall in a competitive environment as there are more food courts and hawker centres being set up regularly.

One reason for the success is hard work. This involves openig 24 hours 7 days a week is not for most local food stall operators. It is exhausting. But one must be present when food is needed by the heartlanders. In this case, long hours are important to succeed in intense competitive environment.

In countries like Australia, food courts may close early, but everyone does it. Here, there is no such regulations from the government.

Food quality must be present. The laksa was good for me. Hence I returned in 2022 and it was still good. I made this video to advise young people who wants to succeed. There is no substitute for hard work as more competitors open as the years go by. They don't work 8 hours a day in most cases. 

ADVICES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE
is a project sponsored by Toa Payoh Vets, www.toapayohvets.com

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4633. Hamster wart removal costs in Singapore

COST OF HAMSTER WART REMOVAL SURGERIES
from various vet clinics and hospital varies from $300 to over $1000.

Costs will be lower if the wart is less than 5 mm across, but most Singapore hamster owners tend to delay seeking veterinary surgery. They try medications, creams and washes, but the wart continues to grow and cause infection and pain to the hamster. 

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4632. Hydrocoele in an aged Shih Tzu

 HYDROCOELE - A hydrocele is a collection of fluid within the tunica or processus vaginalis. In this old Shih Tzu, 10 ml of clear fluid was present in the left scrotal sac. Adult scrotal hydrocoele is due to traumatic injury from the Elizabethan Collar when the dog licks his hind paws.

Treatment is surgery - neuter Shih Tzu, M, Over 15 years old. Complaint was the dog was spinning and had pain in the scrotal area when bathed. I advised neuter earlier as the left testes was swollen about 5 x normal size, but the owner did not accept my advice.

2 Apr 2023. I followed up after over one month after surgery. The dog is normal and active. The family is very happy with the outcome. The abnormal "spinning" behaviour of the dog was likely due to pain in the left scrotal area - the dog was trying to lick away the pain. Hence he appeared to be "spinning". 

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VET CASE STUDYDr Sing Kong Yuen, BVMS (Glasgow)A 17-year-old male, not neutered Shih Tzu keeps spinning on 23 Mar 2023! What to do?Brief history:2 years ago, he had suddenly fainted on two occasions. The emergency vet diagnosed old dog vestibular syndrome. No more fainting since I put him on heart medication for heart disease. He had eaten all k/d therapeutic diet prescribed for his kidney disorder and taken his medication.What is the cause of the spinning now?

VET CASE STUDYDr Sing Kong Yuen, BVMS (Glasgow)Written: 2 Apr 2023A 17-year-old male, not neutered Shih Tzu keeps spinning on 23 Mar 2023! What to do?WARNING:This video shows surgical procedures and images. Viewer discretion is advised.

VET CASE STUDYDr Sing Kong Yuen, BVMS (Glasgow)Written: 2 Apr 2023A 17-year-old male, not neutered Shih Tzu keeps spinning on 23 Mar 2023! What to do?WARNING:This video shows surgical procedures and images. Viewer discretion is advised.

Jan 2023. Video 1. The dog at home. He is normal and active. He has swollen left testes, but his owner did not accept my advice that the dog could have testicular tumour and it was best to neuter him.  

DIAGNOSIS:  Left Scrotal HydrocoeleSpinning behaviour was likely an attempt to relieve the pain on his left testes. “He felt some pain in that area during bath time,” the father said to me. Swollen left scrotal sac. TREATMENT: NeuterImages of surgical will be shown. Viewer discretion is advised.

 

 HYDROCOELE - A hydrocele is a collection of fluid within the tunica or processus vaginalis.

In this old Shih Tzu, 10 ml of clear fluid was present in the left scrotal sac. Adult scrotal hydrocoele is due to traumatic injury from the Elizabethan Collar when the dog licks his hind paws.

THIS VIDEO SHOWS SURGICAL PROCEDURES OF NEUTER VIEWER DISCRETION IS ADVISED

OUTCOME OF PROMPT TREATMENT:Neuter by Dr Daniel Sing, Toa Payoh Vets  
Follow up on 2 Apr 2023:Back to normal active behaviour of barking at night, snapping at the owner when forced to take medication and having a good appetite.   

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4631. RENTAL. APR 2023. MASTER BEDROOM - SINGAPORE CONDO. Ridgewood

 Asiahomes Realty, 1002, Toa Payoh Lor 8, 01-1477, Singapore 319074
Tel: 9668-6468, 99pups@gmail.com   asiahomes.com

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UPDATE ON 7 DEC 2023:

MASTER BEDROOM has been rented. This webpage is not deleted as there may be vacancies in 2024 for all 3 bedrooms.  WhatsApp David Sing  +65 9668-6468.

1 Ridgewood Close, Above 20th floor, Singapore 276692.
Located off Holland Road and Mount Sinai Rise.
Condominium with full condo facilities.
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1.  MASTER BEDROOM with bathroom attached
Approx. 333 sq ft*,   $2,200 fully furnished (Rented as at 7 Dec 2023. Will be available around mid-2024).
 
Rent includes monthly cleaning service of room and bathroom and apartment, utilities to a set upper limit, internet wi- fi and air-conditioning servicing and repairs by the LANDLORD.

*Very spacious master bedroom. 17 ft x 16.6 ft = 282 sq ft
Attached bathroom is 7.3 ft x 7.0 ft = 51 sq ft.
Total rented area = 333 sq. ft

Room size is around 20% bigger than the average HDB master bedroom or new condo master bedroom, with lots of space around the master bed.
Clean and painted. Has a big window to brighten the room with natural daylight. Breezes from the unobstructed view of city. Facing North-East. No direct sunlight onto bedroom.

2.  TENANT WILL PAY:
2.1. The stamp duty for the tenancy agreement
2.2. Monthly utilities used by the Tenant of Master Bedroom if it exceeds an upper limit (average of utilities/number of tenants). 
2.3. Minor repairs in excess of $150/case.
2.4. Agent's commission of half a month's rent for a 1-year lease (e.g. $1,100 for $2,200 rental) to be paid to Asiahomes Realty on signing of the Tenancy Agreement.

3.  BEFORE VIEWING:
3.1. Tenant is agreeable to conditions in Para 2.1 - 2.4
3.2.  WhatApp to David Sing, +65 9668-6468, replies to the following
        3.2.1  Name of prospective Tenant
        3.2.2  Nationality   
        3.2.3  Number of Occupants to stay in this room 
        3.2.4  Name and address of Employer
        3.2.5  Type and Expiry Date of Work/Employment Pass
        3.2.6  Minimum 1-year-lease starting from 1 Apr 2023 or your intended date.

4. VIEWING:
    By Appointment.

5. PRESENTLY:
    Two common bedrooms sharing a bathroom are rented to 3 Career Ladies working
    in multi-national companies. Two are Malaysian Chinese. One is a Myanmar National.

Asiahomes Realty (Singapore) 
Blk 1002, Toa Payoh Lor 8, #01-1477, Singapore 319074.
Republic of Singapore

Agency:  Estate Agents Licence No. L3007306B
Agent:  David Sing Kong Yuen/R030822Z
9668-6468, 99pups@gmail.com   asiahomes.com

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UPDATE ON 7 DEC 2023:

MASTER BEDROOM has been rented. This webpage is not deleted as there may be vacancies in 2024 for all 3 bedrooms.  WhatsApp David Sing  +65 9668-6468.
 

4630. WILDLIFE SINGAPORE. PHOTOGRAPHY AND VIDEO OF A tattered wing grey pansy butterfly at Potong Pasir public garden

PHOTOGRAPHY OF BUTTERFLY. Use tripod.

 

 PHOTOGRAPHY AND VIDEO OF A tattered wing grey pansy butterfly at Potong Pasir public garden

Thursday, 30 Mar 2023: 

The Potong Pasir town has a beautiful clean and green Kallang River. A small plot of garden with a fitness corner equipment is near the river. This spot is tranquil and deserted at 12 noon. Two butterflies fluttered past me. 

 I set up my camera and tripod to video one grey butterfly perched on a leaf as a video is worth a thousand images. The place has these two butterflies and a yellow one. Would they pose for a video?

No such luck, but I was surprised when one perched on a leaf and allowed me to video him at 8 feet away. It is NOT a common occurrence. Here is the 1-minute video to share with viewers.

The Grey Pansy (Junonia atlites atlites) is seen in the Potong Pasir public garden, Singapore on 30 Mar 2023. Upper side is grey. Usually 2 distinct eye spots per wing.

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4629. The National Steps Challenge (NSC)

“The group was too noisy,” Chis recalled the Malacca-Bentong trip with 14 people in two SUVs.
29 May 2023.


“It is more fun to be in a noisy group during a holiday,” I replied. "The conversations make the long road trips more enjoyable.Time passed fast." 

"How many steps you and your husband walk daily?" I asked as both wore the National Steps Challenge (NSC) watches. 

"I walk 10,000 steps in 2 hours," Sam said. "My brother did 20,000 before the NSC rewards are limited to 5,000! Nowadays he couldn’t be bothered."

“Sam walks 10,000 steps just like a robot. He does not enjoy the scenery!”, Chole said.

As far me, I walk for health, but managed 3,192 steps today 29 Mar 2023 as at 6.04pm. This was below the 5,000 steps advised by the books and NSC. 

4628. Neuter Certificate

 

Date:
VETERINARY SURGERY CERTIFICATE NUMBER:

TPV Ref Number: 
Name of Animal:

Microchip Number: Colour/Markings: Breed: Male/Female/Neutered/Spayed Age/Date of Birth:

I, a qualified veterinary surgeon, certify that I have had performed for the above-mentioned animal, the following procedures as ticked in the (   ):

(   ) spayed (   ) neutered (   ) certify that the above-mentioned dog is unfit for sterilisation and is unlikely to procreate (   ) Comments, if any On  Date:                                          Time:       Place:

NAME OF VETERINARY SURGEON:
SIGNATURE OF VETERINARY SURGEON
DATE AND STAMP:

4627. House sparrow in Finland photo tips

PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS. Use TV Mode for bird photography

 

A fast-moving male House Sparrow, Saariselka, Finland, 17 Mar 2023, 8 am, high up in the pine tree outside Holiday Club resort.Canon R5, 24-105mm lens, TV Mode, 1/1000 sec, Auto ISO. Hand held. 300mm lens will be better.   

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