Peeky passed away yesterday evening. The owner brought Peeky to the clinic after found out that Peeky was not breathing normally. According to the owner Peeky was not eating for almost 3 days already. Her health condition got worsened. Upon arrival, Peeky was found dead with no heart beat and respiration after I auscultated the heart. It was too late for us to save Peeky. At least Peeky is not in pain or suffering anymore from her sickness. Peeky's owner was really devastated after she found out that Peeky has passed away. I am sure she can take it after all. It's happy when you see your pet is healthy and active but it's not easy when you lost your beloved pets. Anyway, rest in peace Peeky. I will always remember you.
Friday, July 29, 2005
Sunday, July 24, 2005
Photos
Here are just some of the photos that I have taken during these 3 weeks of working in the clinic.
This is Peeky. She was in sternal recumbency most of the time during hospitalization. X-ray was taken on the pelvic region. She was diagnosed to have degenerative joint disease as well as tick fever and early chronic renal failure. She was discharged yesterday.
This is Moon. She was presented with multiple bite wound. According to the owner, she was injured after fighting with bull mastiff(which is Moon's housemate).Poor little creature! She was discharged after 3 weeks of hospitalization.
This is cute pomeranian named Baby. She was very lethargic and pale during presentation. According to the peripheral blood film and complete blood count, she was diagnosed with having tick fever. She was really anaemic initially. After putting her with antibiotic, she had improved tremendously.
En-bloc OHE for dystocia case. 2 kittens are survived!!
Have you ever seen this kind of iguana before? This iguana has got a swollen lower jaw as well as both hind limbs. She was suspected to be having Calcium deficiency. X-ray results shown that the bone density was very low.
This is Peeky. She was in sternal recumbency most of the time during hospitalization. X-ray was taken on the pelvic region. She was diagnosed to have degenerative joint disease as well as tick fever and early chronic renal failure. She was discharged yesterday.
This is Moon. She was presented with multiple bite wound. According to the owner, she was injured after fighting with bull mastiff(which is Moon's housemate).Poor little creature! She was discharged after 3 weeks of hospitalization.
This is cute pomeranian named Baby. She was very lethargic and pale during presentation. According to the peripheral blood film and complete blood count, she was diagnosed with having tick fever. She was really anaemic initially. After putting her with antibiotic, she had improved tremendously.
En-bloc OHE for dystocia case. 2 kittens are survived!!
Have you ever seen this kind of iguana before? This iguana has got a swollen lower jaw as well as both hind limbs. She was suspected to be having Calcium deficiency. X-ray results shown that the bone density was very low.
Tuesday, July 19, 2005
My first case
An 11 year old intact female pekingnese named Peeky was presented to the clinic this evening. I took the chance to consult this case. Peeky is pretty dehyrated, dull and depressed during the presentation.She has got really bad ulcer on her tongue as well as halithosis. She is losing weight for the pass 2 weeks. The first thing came into my mind was the dog might be having chronic renal failure. Complete blood test and serum biochemistry were done. However, the biochemistry results are not really supportive with my diagnosis at the point of presentation. BUN was high but creatinine was within the normal range. The blood total protein was high with albumin and globulin both increased. I have to reevaluate this case again tomorrow and ask for second opinion.Peeky is on drip now.
That's my first case after working for 2 weeks in that clinic. I was pretty nervous at first and kinda blur of what I should do and so on. So much more to learn man! confidence, knowledge, clients relationship and so on....
That's my first case after working for 2 weeks in that clinic. I was pretty nervous at first and kinda blur of what I should do and so on. So much more to learn man! confidence, knowledge, clients relationship and so on....
Sunday, July 10, 2005
Something to share
I have been working in Segar Pets Centre and Veterinary Services for almost a week from 9am till 9pm everyday and get a day off on Monday. Though the working hour is pretty long I really enjoy working in that clinic. Heaps of stuffs to learn and practice. I am very fortunate to have so many seniors vets which are very helpful and willing to teach me. The assistant vets are nice as well and have so much fun with them. I have seen quite a few surgeries that I have never seen before such as digits amputation and contructing broken hard palate. That was all very interesting.
I was asked to euthanize a poor stray dog last week. She was being adopted by two kind hearted old couples after they found the dog lying at the road side. She was suspected to be hit by a car few days ago and presented to us with two huge open fracture necrotized wound on right front limb and right hind limb. She was unable to use those both limbs to walk. The two old couples were in dilemma whether want to save the legs or put the dog to sleep. That was a pretty hard decision to make for those who love animals. Finally, they decided to put the dog to sleep after considering the long term management and financial constraint. The wife was pretty upset and and grieved for the lost. Frankly speaking, I was sad also at that time and nearly weep as well. I walked away and tried to control my feelings. Anyway, there are heaps to learn on how to deal with client's grief and their lost.
I was asked to euthanize a poor stray dog last week. She was being adopted by two kind hearted old couples after they found the dog lying at the road side. She was suspected to be hit by a car few days ago and presented to us with two huge open fracture necrotized wound on right front limb and right hind limb. She was unable to use those both limbs to walk. The two old couples were in dilemma whether want to save the legs or put the dog to sleep. That was a pretty hard decision to make for those who love animals. Finally, they decided to put the dog to sleep after considering the long term management and financial constraint. The wife was pretty upset and and grieved for the lost. Frankly speaking, I was sad also at that time and nearly weep as well. I walked away and tried to control my feelings. Anyway, there are heaps to learn on how to deal with client's grief and their lost.
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