Sammy was NOT abused at all, just rehomed, and it took her over a week to start to explore. She sat on my husbands chest for about 4 days. Then she started to warm up to me and Loki. After about a week they were playing together. It took a whole month for her personality to come out. Now (many months later) she is a total part of the family and has no problem letting Loki know she is in the princess and she sleeps on my pillow. She still loves my husband more though!!
Crating her is a good way to prevent accidents. The diarrhea could be from stress or from a change in food. Try feeding plain rice and chicken breast for a few days. Put the crate in your bedroom so you can hear her whine in the middle of the night. If possible, set an alarm to take her out at night so you prevent accidents until she can establish a routine.
Do you know if she was ever housetrained? We do pretty well with Sammy if she goes out on a schedule. Today was the first day in a long time she pooped in the house. It's because I fell asleep and didn't take her out at 5:00 and wait for her to go like I do every day. Loki would ring his bells and wake me up, but she hasn't learned that yet. Once you all figure out a routine you will be OK. |