My Shiba was always skinny and the vet checked her thyroid. It was a little off. She is on meds now and gained wait. Tashi looks lovely now. [Non-text portions...
…so I had to ask. My mommy talks a lot about how these groups have helped her out so I thought I'd ask myself. See, my mommy is really embarrassed and...
Kobi is grounded from the computer for the moment but...........Kobi thinks cat poo is a treat. If he can get to the litter box, he considers it a buffet. I...
Midwest Shiba Inu Rescue needs your help to transport Sarah a two year old black and tan female Shiba. Sarah is to be transported on Saturday December 3rd....
... I'm curious. Was her thyroid high or low and how long did it take her to gain weight?? Is this a fairly common problem in Shibas (thyroid problems)? ...
Tashi was always so thin. She was always wired really tight. Very, very hyper, so I thought that might have contributed to her being so thin. People would say...
... Sharon, thanks for your quick reply! Our dog (at age 11) isn't hyper, and I don't worry about his weight. He seems to be about the right weight, just a ...
Hi: It was to high. Her seizures are bad when they occur. One paralyzed her entire back side and that really scared me. The vet I take her to is really a good ...
Well Rikku used to be hyper when she was younger, but I expect that to be normal. She has calmed down quite a bit, but that could also be because the new...
Marilyn~ My Shiba, who is 7 months, was found to have crystals when he urinated which were formed in the Kidney....is this what you are talking about? If so,...
Why do you want to make your dog fat? It's unhealthy for dogs to be fat. I would just leave your dog at whatever weight she is at. Not every human is the...
I WISH I had Kobi's metabolism. I've noticed he does not 'walk' much - he trots nearly everywhere he goes. He's got a great figure!!! He is a 'free' eater,...
So I was on the Shiba rescue site checking out what Shibas were available for adoption. I never looked at the site that much other than for dogs that were in...
Rob~ It is not like how you are saying it. She is underweight, and should be a little more full. You can slightly see her ribs. That is all! ... be fat. I ...
Tetsu was overweight, and it affected his energy, personality, disposition, and general health. He seemed depressed and grumpy all the time. So, I put him on...
If you can slightly see her ribs, that's a good weight. Not underweight. If a dog is at its ideal weight, you should be able to slightly see/feel their ribs. ...
Sheila~ I just got in contact with the woman that is trying to relocate these girls....and she confirmed that they are all still there and still need help. I...
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hi i have a shiba inu that will be 4 years old the 2 of jan and i would like to know something sboutthem if any here could tell me. my shiba (yapper) just...
My only answer is... "well..It's a Shiba...who knows what's going through these little dogs heads!" Mine goes nuts in the snow...buries himself in it...but...
Amy~ Both of my Shibas just love the snow when it is here. My little girl will even make little balls with the snow, toss it in the air with her nose and...
Shiba's come from the mountains of central Japan. They are built for hunting on snowy mountain slopes. In fact, there is a famous Shiba who dug his master and ...
As far as I know all Shibas love the snow. If you read up on them they come from Northern Japan. Lots of snow there. They carry the same type coat as the...
Hi All, I hope somebody out there has heard of this before! I am the very proud mama of 2 Shibas (a red boy & a white girl). My male, Yoshi, will be 2 yrs old...
Great pics! I see Zelda likes to live dangerously- seriously chewing on Yoshi's tail?! ... means as far as communication. I would obviously prefer that she...
Zelda is just getting in touch with her wild side. I think it's pretty harmless and darned interesting actually since they are also communicating with her. ...
39 REMAINING SHIBA RESCUE CALENDARS ... We only have 39 calendars left at the online store. I'm sure most of you have heard from me, but it doesn't hurt to let...