 Matted Coat
Well, the first night home is in the books. Fergie did awesome her first night. Slept in her crate. Didn't create a fuss.
However, when I woke up this morning and let her out I noticed her coat on her back was very matted and tangled; much more so than when we went to bed last night. I also noted she didn't pee when I put the dogs outside the first time. I assumed she had maybe pottied in her crate but I went to check and the pillow in the crate was completely dry and no discoloration (it's a white/cream pillow made for crates). I also did the smell test and she doesn't smell like urine. Any idea why she might be so matted? The only other thing I can consider right now is that it's from her licking/scratching a hot spot during the night.
Also, what is everyone's experience regarding this breed type for their drinking habits? The foster had mentioned she drinks a lot of water. When we first came downstairs this morning my two older dogs went straight for the door. Fergie went for the water bowl. I let her drink for a minute and then got her outside (we keep a separate bowl of water outside as well) and she went straight for that water bowl. She outdrank my 90lb Golden..lol. |