Shiba Inu Diary – Sephy’s first visit to the vet. The vet had to muzzle Shiba Sephy in order to give him his shots and a physical examination. At the end of the visit, the vet told us to return Sephy because he had a very unbalanced temperament. I later learned that many Shibas are very sensitive to restraint/handling. In addition, their natural mouthiness and stubbornness make them poor patients during visits to the vet.
Allergic to the Vet
Taking the dogs to the vet can be expensive as well as a big pain in the ass. However, to keep our dogs happy and healthy, it is important to go for yearly vet examinations, teeth cleaning, and vaccine shots. I usually schedule vet visits on February, which is also Pet Dental Health month. During this time, our vet takes off $20 from our teeth cleaning bill.