Crate idea: I think she has been couped up so much it is horrible to her. For now, can you put a crate on a table close to bed height and pull up to the bed and open the door and leave your hand in with her. Also when she feels better, put her favorite treats in the crate and then put your hand in to pet her and leave the door open. Keep putting a little treat in often and let her go get it there until she no longer sees it as punishment. LEAVE the door open! If you close it, she will try to quickly get the treat and run out. The idea is to get her to trust that it is a good place and wait at least 2 months before you close the door and that is after she is well. If the door closes too soon, you will be back at square 1. It would be better to get a little metal folding pen and put an open crate in it and her food/water in the pen. You can even set up a "potty area". I hope this helps. Take care of yourself. Did you have gallbladder surgery? It sounds like that type of situation. Anyway, my prayers and thoughts are with you. Mary |