I can respond with my thoughts but no actual knowledge <G> If yesterday was the first time in a harness I suspect Miss Lucy was literally scared stiff. It is going to take a bit of time for her to get used to something like that. Just the feeling is new to her. With our Benji who was 5 when we adopted her it took quite a while for her to get used to wearing a harness. At first we would just sit and chat about it <G> Finally we got out the front door... then a little later we got all the way to the end of the drive <G> It was a big event when we got to the corner. It was very slow going for us but now she enjoys a walk. There was a middle ground where I would carry her to the corner and let her walk back. Some how, coming home was always easier for her than going away.
As for the bruise... I, personally, being a worry wart would probably take her to the vet.... on the other hand I might decide to just wait and watch it and see if it fades and goes away or what..... All the best... mj Benji and Tilly On Aug 25, 2011, at 8:31 AM, Naomi DeLeon-Diaz wrote: Yesterday, I noticed a kind of brown spot on Lucy’s chest. Maybe the size of a nickel. I thought it was dirt. I got a wet paper towel and went to wipe it off but it would not come off. Turned out to be a bruise. How could she have gotten a bruise???? She does not play rambunctiously, she only goes out to the backyard. She hasn’t fallen or bumped anything. I’m starting to freak out and am debating on taking her to the vet. Any advice? Also, yesterday, we put a harness on her for the first time and tried to take her on a walk. She refused to move. We have been anxiously waiting for the first time we could take her on a walk (after her shots were complete), and she just sits there. We tried everything…begged her to come, offered her a treat if she came, her favorite toy, etc... She would not budge! Any suggestions? Hugs, Naomi This message is for the designated recipient only. If you have received this message in error, please disregard the message and delete it. (added_by_mail.cuiab.ca.gov)
