Thanks for your help Ron, I am very relieved to hear all went so well and what a handsome little fellow you have there. By coincidence my friend's dog is also a Maltese and he is kept clipped and she has aircon so no issues with the heat for him. She also has a very good vet in Bali for ongoing vaccinations and other health care for him. Would you mind giving me the name of the agent you used, either by PM or on here? Again, many thanks for your help and advice.