Recent Questions by Marissa D.V.M.

She is shedding constantly at 5 years of age. Has stopped eating. And seems miserable. Her tail is getting thin.
JA: I'll do all I can to help. What type of reptile are we talking about?
Customer: Leopard Gecko
JA: When did you first notice this decrease in the leopard gecko's appetite? How is her energy level?
Customer: two months. Not very active.
JA: Does the leopard gecko seem to be in any pain?
Customer: Hard to tell. Lives in sand substrate. How would we help if impacted
JA: And what's the leopard gecko's name and age?
Customer: Nico. Five years
JA: Is there anything else the Vet should know before I connect you? Rest assured that they'll be able to help you.
Customer: Eats meal worms

My 5 year old dog got into the trash and ate a few chicken bones from wings. What should I watch for?
JA: I'll do all I can to help. How much does the dog weigh?
Customer: 85 lbs
JA: When was this? Has the dog thrown up since eating the bones?
Customer: no it was about 45 minutes ago
JA: What's the dog's name?
Customer: Tommi
JA: Is there anything else the Vet should know before I connect you? Rest assured that they'll be able to help you.
Customer: no she’s in great shape and eats lots of weird things

I went to the vet because my Yorkie mix (we think she is mixed with chihuahua) had some serious neck pain. After finding her slipped disc we also found she had a collapsing trachea. He was very nonchalant and gave us some coughing medication, but after researching it seems so much more serious. Can someone explain what this is?