Wednesday, August 30, 2006
Saturday, August 26, 2006
Binky - post surgery
Binky had her surgery last tuesday. It went fine. She stayed in the vet hospital overnight and I picked her up on wednesday afternoon. They shaved binky's leg and it looked really weird. She looks like some kind of rodent.
Her right fron paw was also shaved. This is where the drip was injected I believe.
Today, my instructions from the vet were to remove the bandage. At first she was licking around the wound and picking on the sutures. I had to tell her off. She's stopped now.
Over the next several weeks, Binky will need physiotherapy. Basically no running and jumping for her in the next 2 weeks. Then the sutures will come out in 1.5 weeks. I'll post some photos then.
I'm also giving her warm compresses over the wound and muscle and just like a miracle, she started using the right leg a little this morning. A good sign that she'll have the use of her right hind leg.
Her right fron paw was also shaved. This is where the drip was injected I believe.
Today, my instructions from the vet were to remove the bandage. At first she was licking around the wound and picking on the sutures. I had to tell her off. She's stopped now.Over the next several weeks, Binky will need physiotherapy. Basically no running and jumping for her in the next 2 weeks. Then the sutures will come out in 1.5 weeks. I'll post some photos then.I'm also giving her warm compresses over the wound and muscle and just like a miracle, she started using the right leg a little this morning. A good sign that she'll have the use of her right hind leg.
Thursday, August 24, 2006
Interesting new way of browsing
This is called "Swarm" (www.swarmthe.com/go/swarm).
Basically it creates a preview of each site and arranges them around this blob like still satellites.
I've been looking at the sites shown and so far they look repetitive. Clicking on the preview thumbnail will open a new window. There is also an adult on/off switch.
Intersting idea but kinda limited and a pain to navigate.
Basically it creates a preview of each site and arranges them around this blob like still satellites.
I've been looking at the sites shown and so far they look repetitive. Clicking on the preview thumbnail will open a new window. There is also an adult on/off switch.
Intersting idea but kinda limited and a pain to navigate.
Pre-order your PS3
www.sony.co.nz/products/news.asp?article=1977
Out November 17, 2006
Too dear for my wallet...perhaps I'll wait for the PS3 Slim...
Out November 17, 2006
Too dear for my wallet...perhaps I'll wait for the PS3 Slim...
Boobs on bikes
Yesterday's Boobs on bikes parade sure stirred a lot of attention publicity. An estimated 100,000 turned up to get a glimpse of the porn stars on this topless parade. Mayor Dick Hubbard cleverly used this event to divert the public's attention away from the controversial rates rise in Auckland.
Among the protesters were people carrying a placard "Sleeze brings disease..." (incorrectly spelt - hahaha)... Personally, these placards should be shown during the Hero parades on ponsonby and K' Road - but that's another matter. By showing up protesting, they are there to look too! Boycotting such an event would be a more effective message I think.
Among the protesters were people carrying a placard "Sleeze brings disease..." (incorrectly spelt - hahaha)... Personally, these placards should be shown during the Hero parades on ponsonby and K' Road - but that's another matter. By showing up protesting, they are there to look too! Boycotting such an event would be a more effective message I think.
Anyway, here are some photos courtesy of our agent on Queen - B0log3r...ahem I mean courtesy of Stuff.
Tuesday, August 22, 2006
Monday, August 21, 2006
For the next TVNZ Fishing trip
Can't wait for the next annual TVNZ Fishing trip organised by B0log3r. Based on the last time, I will only get squid and a little pilchard as bait. Squid seem to last the longest.
I am also looking at using a special bait. See image below.
This bait is worth $1 million. Here are some more info:
I am also looking at using a special bait. See image below.
This bait is worth $1 million. Here are some more info:
- Approximately 100 cts. Diamonds and Rubies (4,753 stones)
- Over 3 pounds of platinum, 14-k and 18-k gold
- Over 12 inches in length
Friday, August 18, 2006
Surgery for Binky
I’ll be taking Binky in for Surgery next Tuesday. I forgot what the condition is called but here’s the long version.
A couple of months ago Binky started limping on her right leg. In the beginning it was on and off. I took her to the vet and they reckon it was a sliding knee cap. It is especially common for small dogs because their legs are bowed outwards and the knee cap has the tendency to slide inwards. When this happens the joint will hurt and the dog cannot use it. Apparently there are 4 stages or levels for this condition. Stage 1 is when the knee cap is very loose but it is not exactly sliding out of place. For this stage you observe the leg to make sure it doesn’t develop to anything more. Stage 2 is when the knee cap slides in and out (initial diagnosis for Binky). At this stage, the knee cap can slide out and the joint may or may not hurt. You actually have to force the knee cap in or out. Stage 3 is when the knee-cap is sliding in and out on its own. i.e. slightly worse than stage 2. Stage 4 is when it is out all of the time and the dog permanently has to carry the leg.
The problem is no x-rays were taken during that time. The vet prescribed some anti-inflammatory in the hope it will heal itself. The vet did suggest surgery as the solution but I thought I’d wait as surgery is a bit drastic and not to mention money!
Two months later, Binky seem to have started carrying her leg more and more so I decided to contact the vet and schedule for surgery. Initially the estimate was $900-$1500 for the operation and I have the option of going to a vet or going to a specialist. The specialist will of course cost more around $1500-$1800. So I thought well if the normal vet can do the same job then why not go for the cheaper option. Binky was scheduled for surgery last Monday. However, in the weekend I spoke to the vet and I was told that the normal vet have increased the price to the same as the specialist. That is when I was convinced to go to the specialist instead. Difference of course is the specialists do these things everyday while the vet is like a GP and probably do not have a lot of surgery experience.
So went to the vet on Tuesday and took x-rays. Later that afternoon I found out that Binky doesn’t have a sliding knee cap. In fact her legs are perfectly straight and the knee cap is smacked right in the middle of the knee. The problem is the bone on the right femur stopped growing about 2 months ago possibly due to an injury and loss of blood supply. It has since recovered but due to that incident, the “ball” that normally fits on the hip socket is smaller and is not as mobile as the normal bone.
Normally this is remedied by HRT or hip replacement therapy but the smallest hip replacement they make are for Border Collies. So the only solution for Binky is FHO or femoral head ostectomy.
I had several questions including will she be able to walk again and the answer is yes. Apparently a Jack Russell this specialist operated on started chasing rats after 6 months.
Binky will need bed rest for a minimum of 2 months with no running and jumping in the first 2 weeks. The rest of the time we’ll try to make her use the right leg again.
A couple of months ago Binky started limping on her right leg. In the beginning it was on and off. I took her to the vet and they reckon it was a sliding knee cap. It is especially common for small dogs because their legs are bowed outwards and the knee cap has the tendency to slide inwards. When this happens the joint will hurt and the dog cannot use it. Apparently there are 4 stages or levels for this condition. Stage 1 is when the knee cap is very loose but it is not exactly sliding out of place. For this stage you observe the leg to make sure it doesn’t develop to anything more. Stage 2 is when the knee cap slides in and out (initial diagnosis for Binky). At this stage, the knee cap can slide out and the joint may or may not hurt. You actually have to force the knee cap in or out. Stage 3 is when the knee-cap is sliding in and out on its own. i.e. slightly worse than stage 2. Stage 4 is when it is out all of the time and the dog permanently has to carry the leg.
The problem is no x-rays were taken during that time. The vet prescribed some anti-inflammatory in the hope it will heal itself. The vet did suggest surgery as the solution but I thought I’d wait as surgery is a bit drastic and not to mention money!
Two months later, Binky seem to have started carrying her leg more and more so I decided to contact the vet and schedule for surgery. Initially the estimate was $900-$1500 for the operation and I have the option of going to a vet or going to a specialist. The specialist will of course cost more around $1500-$1800. So I thought well if the normal vet can do the same job then why not go for the cheaper option. Binky was scheduled for surgery last Monday. However, in the weekend I spoke to the vet and I was told that the normal vet have increased the price to the same as the specialist. That is when I was convinced to go to the specialist instead. Difference of course is the specialists do these things everyday while the vet is like a GP and probably do not have a lot of surgery experience.
So went to the vet on Tuesday and took x-rays. Later that afternoon I found out that Binky doesn’t have a sliding knee cap. In fact her legs are perfectly straight and the knee cap is smacked right in the middle of the knee. The problem is the bone on the right femur stopped growing about 2 months ago possibly due to an injury and loss of blood supply. It has since recovered but due to that incident, the “ball” that normally fits on the hip socket is smaller and is not as mobile as the normal bone.
Normally this is remedied by HRT or hip replacement therapy but the smallest hip replacement they make are for Border Collies. So the only solution for Binky is FHO or femoral head ostectomy.
I had several questions including will she be able to walk again and the answer is yes. Apparently a Jack Russell this specialist operated on started chasing rats after 6 months.
Binky will need bed rest for a minimum of 2 months with no running and jumping in the first 2 weeks. The rest of the time we’ll try to make her use the right leg again.
Friday, August 11, 2006
a degree of cringe-cross-your-legs-in-sympathetic-pain factor
now remember kiddies, don't sunbathe in places where things might get stuck...
Monday, August 07, 2006
Friday, August 04, 2006
Spam me silly!
Once in a while you get arseholes emailing you and demand, complain, criticise, etc like they own the world. There is only one thing I want for these folks…
Bots, please come and harvest the following emails and spam them like hell:
Thursday, August 03, 2006
Tuesday, August 01, 2006
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