Nina's Progress Update
Nina went back to the vet on Tuesday, October 6 — a week after her dental surgery. Her mouth is healing well, but the day before the visit we noticed more sneezing and hacking than usual. We mentioned it to Dr. Ferreira, who found nothing unusual inside her mouth. In her view, it most likely points to a sinus reaction or a mild infection caused by the number of teeth removed and the overall condition of Nina's mouth.
Nina was prescribed Chlorpheniramine 4 mg every 12 hours, and her sneezing and hacking have eased a lot, so the treatment appears to be working. A further follow-up is booked in two weeks.
She has not been spayed yet, as she is still recovering from the dental work and the vet preferred not to combine both procedures. We will wait until Nina has fully healed before she goes under anesthesia again.
Her behaviour has improved a great deal as well. She no longer hesitates to come into the house, she has started barking, and she wags her tail. She eats very well! She still will not urinate on grass, which will likely take a little more time. When I collected her she had been living in a concrete-paved backyard with no grass in sight, which explains the current habit.
Nina is also getting used to daily walks, which we hope will help with the grass issue. She gets along well with other dogs but is very curious about cats and tends to chase them, so we will keep working with her around cats.
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Nina's story shows how much steady, patient care can change a rescue dog's life. From dental recovery to learning new habits like walks and house entry, every small step forward matters. If you would like to help dogs like Nina on their journey, consider adopting, fostering, or supporting Littletails.