I think a good freeze will kill fleas. We lived in California (San Jose) for 6 months and I couldn't understand why fleas were so bad - called a vet and...
I know that when I lived in New England I didnt' have to worry about fleas in winter. Here in Flagstaff, at 7000 foot elevation, we don't have fleas, or...
Talked to my vet about this and YES, fleas do NOT take the winter off. This is especially important if you use dog parks, board your dog or participate in dog ...
... the winter off. This is especially important if you use dog parks, board your dog or participate in dog related events.< Good info- you brought up dog...
Hello all, Just adopted a 11 year old Shiba and loving it. :) Would appreciate some advice on the following: a) Food. He was originally fed MightyDog and...
Dave - we have a two year old, had him since he was a baby. I can address some of your questions -- The Shakes - This is a shiba behavior. I learned it after...
Absolutely. In fact, our dog park requires a full physical & fecal when joining or renwewing a permit. ... __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? ...
... So he was fed absolute crap. Anything from Old Mother Hubbard, Solid Gold, Wysong, Eagle Pack, Pinnacle. See your specialty retailer for advice. You can go...
Welcome to the world of Shiba! I have a 5 yr old male (Kobi) since he was 7 weeks old. I have a few opinions/suggestions. The shaking I would pretty much say...
Any of you try flint River Ranch The problem I see my dogs pop can be to hard. Congradulations on your new shiba ... since he was 7 weeks old. I have a few...
Absolutely. In fact, our dog park requires a full physical & fecal when joining or renwewing a permit. Where do you live that they require a permit? I like...
I live in Glenview IL just North of Chicago. Cook County recently created this park (30 acres-fenced) within the Des Plaines river forest preserve at Beck ...
Just out of curiosity, where are you guys located? I know there was an 11 year old Shiba in rescue here (Bay Area, CA) and just wondering if it is yours :) ...
Thx for the input all. i am in new york city. and he lives on the 27th floor with me. heh heh he's pretty smart and manipulative. Refuses to sit or anything...
Brushing teeth? Good luck. Clipping nails? You may need all the luck in the world. There is NO WAY Kobi will let me clip his nails. The vet even gave me...
Good choice on the food! I'd also reccomend Solid Gold Jerkey Treats or Tiny Tots for training. They are made of good stuff & soft so you can cut them into...
See Sandra's comments. One of my dogs sort of lets me do her nails. My male fights me/the vet and must be sedated for a good clipping. Fortunately, the ...
My Shibas do not like their nails done either. One of them I 'trick' him by rolling him on his back and have someone rubbing his belly which causes him to...
... From: ShibaMom3x wrote: I cannot do the nails on these 2 myself as their head and legs are going crazy. I usually hold while another person clips..........
Help Mickey, the black and tan shiba inu neutered male, get to his forever home for Christmas!! He will be wearing his seatbelt harness so you can buckle him...
My Shibas get all their grooming done when they are extra tired, and I have tried to condition them by touching and rubbing their feet once in a while. Now...
ONLY TWO LEGS LEFT!! ***Please Crosspost*** Help Mickey, the 18 month old black and tan shiba inu neutered male who was rescued from a puppy mill, get to his...
Hi All, I wanted to let you know that I have placed a soft sculpture Shiba on e-Bay. Portions of the monies that it earns will go to Texas Shiba Rescue. This...
i guess i have lucked out in the nail cutting department. not a peep or struggle. same when i brush her. but if i try and bathe her, watch out. you would think...
Years ago my husband said 'smell the dogs feet - don't they smell like Fritos??' - and they do!! I haven't had a dog yet whose feet (ok - paws) don't smell...
Transport Scheduled for Saturday, Dec 11! MIDWEST SHIBA INU RESCUE NEEDS TRANSPORT HELP ! ONLY ONE LEG LEFT!! ***Please Crosspost*** Help Mickey, the 18...
Hi, This will be my first winter with my 11 yearold Shiba. I'm in New York City..And the sidewalks here are literally dumped with De-icers and Salt, Rock-salt,...
I originally had Deaus in NH...the salt capital of the world. Salt was VERY painful in his paws. It was get into his pads and burn him. Many early morning...