Shiba Inu
ChienMoyenPoids 8–11 kgEspérance 13–16 ans
Clean, independent and stubborn, the Shiba is generally healthy — allergic skin disease and knee problems top the list, and shedding season is enormous.
Tempérament : Independent and stubborn, fastidiously clean, cool toward strange dogs
🩺 Maladies fréquentes et risques
Élevé
Allergic dermatitis
Pollen-season itching and paw licking
Fréquent
Luxating patella
Sudden three-legged skipping — check the knee
À surveiller
Hip dysplasia
Lower incidence; still screen
À surveiller
Hypothyroidism
Mid-life weight gain + hair loss warrants a test
📋 Dépistages conseillés et fréquence
- #1Skin exam (when itching flares)
- #2Knee check (annual)
- #3CBC + chemistry (annual)
🍚 Nutrition
A low-allergen or single-protein formula can help sensitive individuals.
🛁 Soins quotidiens
Daily brushing in shedding season; independent nature needs patient, reward-based training.
🔗 Pages de symptômes liées
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