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Originally Posted by stedmansmommy  Y
I am just so confused, I don't know what to do anymore.  I would take her in to the vet and have him to do it, but I honestly am not sure if that's what her problem is. The isn't licking it, she isn't scooting and her little butt doesn't look puffy at all. She is pooping fine. I just don't know  I have had people PM me and tell me that it doesn't at all sound like she needs them expressed. One person tells you one thing, and someone else tells you another. It is just so confusing and you don't know what to do. And I do not want to have all these things done to her if she doesn't really need them and if they aren't NECESSARY. |
Personally I think that with all the good intentions and experience, we (people on this forum) cannot asses the situation properly, i.e. medically, because: (a) we're not there with you to see your little baby and her symptoms; (b) most importantly, we're not doctors, at least the majority here.
I think that you need to find a vet that you trust, or an emergency service, and follow their advice. Right now your baby is medicated. The vet saw her, and I am sure had a chance to see her behind + anal glands. If they didn't tell you anything about needing to express them, than possibly there's no need to do it. Frankly, I have no idea. But, no matter what, your Dr. should be the one to answer these questions and solve your baby's medical problems. The vet is the expert, we're only the support team. And I don't mean to offend anyone by saying this.
All of us here can't wait to hear some good news about your little one, and that your baby is feeling well. We're here to emotionally support one another, and often times the advice people give on this forum is solid. But, in this case, which is complicated and people contradict each other, the best bet (in my opinion) would be to go with the vet's advice. And if you don't trust this vet, find one that is better.
I know that you've spent so much money already, and another trip to the vet will make yet a bigger dent in your bank account... I know how it feels, and have no solution for this either. But your baby's health is a priority right now, and you need to know that the vet that's assessing her medical condition is a 100% on it, and is doing the best they can in an honest way. If you trust the vet you're working with right now than let them do their job and follow their advice. Otherwise, seek help of another doctor. And we'll be here to support you, pray for your tiny, and listen to how you feel in the process.