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Nina's Update — November 25, 2015

Nina has completely recovered from her dental surgery, has been spayed, and is now officially available for adoption. Watching her progress has been a joy. She walks well on a leash and is starting to play with her foster brothers and sisters, though she is still figuring out what it means to be a dog. Before she came to us, she spent long stretches alone with almost no contact from people or other animals. She isn't a fan of cats, but she gets along well with dogs.

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Nina's Progress — October 9, 2026

Nina saw 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 she was sneezing and hacking more than usual. We brought this up with Dr. Ferreira, who found nothing unusual in her mouth. She believed it was most likely a sinus reaction or 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 decreased significantly, so the treatment appears to be working. A follow-up visit is set for two weeks from now.

She hasn't been spayed yet because she is still recovering from the dental work, and the vet preferred not to combine both procedures. We'll wait until Nina is fully healed before she goes under anesthesia again.

Her behavior has improved a lot as well. She is no longer afraid to come inside, she has started barking, and she wags her tail. She eats very well! She still won't urinate on grass, which will probably take a bit more time. When I picked her up, she had been living in a concrete-paved backyard with no grass that I could see, which explains her current behavior. 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'll keep working with her around cats.

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What can I find on the Little Tails Rescue blog?
The blog brings you updates on the animals in our care, like Nina's recovery from dental surgery and her progress toward adoption. It's where we share news about individual rescues, their health, and their journey to a forever home.
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Every entry on this blog follows a rescued animal from intake through recovery and, hopefully, adoption. Nina's story shows how dental care, spaying, and patient foster care come together before a dog is ready for a new family. Browse the archives to read earlier updates, or visit the Adoptable Dogs and Adoptable Cats pages to meet the animals currently looking for homes.