Update on Nina's Recovery
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 more sneezing and hacking than usual. Dr. Ferreira examined her mouth and found nothing unusual. She believes it may be a sinus reaction or a mild infection tied to the number of teeth removed and the overall condition of Nina's mouth. Nina was given Chlorpheniramine 4 mg every 12 hours, and her sneezing and hacking have eased a lot, so the treatment appears to be working.
A follow-up visit is set for two weeks from now. Nina hasn't been spayed yet since she's still recovering from her dental work, and the vet chose not to combine both procedures at once. We'll wait until she's fully healed before she goes under anesthesia again.
Her Behavior and Everyday Routine
Her behavior has come a long way. She now walks into the house without fear, has started barking, and wags her tail. She also has a healthy appetite! She still won't urinate on grass, which will probably take a bit more time. When she was rescued, 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 her reluctance around grass. She does well with other dogs but is very curious about cats and tends to chase them. We'll keep working with her on that.
Written by Isabel Diaz
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