Online Guide to Shiba Inu Care

Shiba Inu Puppy Dog Care, Medical Veterinary Issues, Shiba Inu Health Problems Concerns

Shiba Inu Puppy Dog Care Information

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Shiba Inu Health Information:

Health concerns for this dog include glaucoma, cataracts. hip dysphasia, and seen in greater numbers; luxating patella. Some other concerns for Shibas are food allergies, CHD, epilepsy, distichiasis, PPM, PRA.

Do get regular check-ups on your Shiba’s knees, hips and eyes as these are the most common sites for health problems in Shiba Inus.

On the whole, Shiba Inus are genetically sound and few defects occur when compared to other breeds.

Shiba Inu Exercise Information:

The Shiba Inu loves to be outside in cool climates and can happily stay outside in fenced areas for many hours. However, the Shiba Inu does enjoy the creature comforts of the indoors where he can leisurely groom himself. The Shiba Inu is less tolerant of heat even after shedding so be sure to limit his time outside on hot days.

Outside, the Shiba will need a daily 5 kilometre walk or vigorous play in the yard. The Shiba Inu is fun-loving and he will enjoy fetch games, but may decide at some point to leave you out and just carry the stick. With or without you, your Shiba Inu may not enjoy the company of other dogs, particularly same sex dogs. So dog parks, where your Shiba can run freely, may not be a pragmatic choice.

Shiba Inu Grooming Needs:

If you find yourself at a loose end twice yearly and several times per week, then the Shiba Inu is the breed for you. There’s brushing-a-plenty with the Shiba Inu. Whenever the mood hits you to groom your dog, your Shiba will yield several brushes full of hair. Use a natural bristle brush that is rigid enough to penetrate to the skin, but not so stiff that it will scratch. Truly, the bulk of the shedding occurs as the seasons change, but a daily brushing will ease the mystifying proliferation of dust bunnies.

On the upside, the Shiba Inu is a fanatically clean dog so bathing is an annual, perhaps biannual event. Use doggie shampoo, but be certain to rinse away all hints of this product to prevent skin irritation. This may take some time and patience, but your Shiba Inu won’t fuss too much. You can use a coat conditioner for a spiffy sheen although the Shiba Inu's own oils will accomplish this naturally.

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