Matt is a large dog that is always getting into trouble. He had a large hole on the back of his left upper hind leg that is already swollen. Managed to squirt some Negasunt powder into the hole. Gave a villager a bottle of negasunt but unfortunately there was no follow-up and the hole was not treated for 2 weeks. In addition the poor dog managed to hurt its paws with a deep gash. Am pleased that its no longer limping and the hole is getting smaller after 2 further treatments 7 days apart.

Matt being treated with Negasunt.

Jack the wild pig has a wound on its cheek and flies are bothering him. He would put his affected cheek against the floor. But Jack would not allow anyone to come near. The best we can do is to sprinkle the powder at the spot where it lays its cheek. Cost us a total of 3 Negasunt powder after several failed attempts to treat him. Hopefully he recover soon.

How to apply. Leash the dog if possible, otherwise distract the dog with food. Invert the bottle and shake the powder towards the bottle opening, bring it close to the wound and give a quick squeeze. The dog may be startled and move away. Attempt again until the wound is covered with powder. Repeat a few days later.

Here is the story of GI Jane. She was named GI because of her sheer will to live.

GI Jane has an eye wound several days old. It was so bad that there is no tissue around her eyeball which is rolling in her socket. We mounted a rescue the next day. The distressed pooch was brought over to the mainland for treatment. The vet examined her eyes and informed us that there is nothing he can do. Maggots have eaten right into her skull and she needs to be put down to end her suffering.

By a twist of fate, Mohan who is a seasoned animal rescuer decided to nurse her back to health despite the near impossible odds.

GI Jane is now with PetVilla, a no-kill shelter. She looked none the worse after her near tragic experience.

Negasunt Powder from Bayer

Ticks infestation is also another problem I have to deal with often. The jungle is full of these bloodsuckers especially during wet seasons. Its so bad that ticks bloated with blood dropped off like popcorn just by brushing over the fur. In such environment ticks cannot be eradicated but can be minimized. For this I use carbaryl powder which is sold under the brand name Sevin. Its cheap and highly effective. I would dust the dogs and they and their sleeping areas would be free of ticks within a week.

More pictures.

This is April. She was dusted with Negasunt powder after being bitten by a monkey. Sadly she passed away a few months later.

Not a pretty sight. Negasunt stopped the wound from growing and the dog was saved.

This is King Tut being carried by Mohan.

Pulau Ubin dogs tend to be medium size with friendly temperament. Sometimes visitors see them as unwanted strays. Dogs can be highly intelligent if you read this interesting article on Moscow’s metro strays.