Today I had one of the most frightening experiences of my life!

It started out pleasant enough, the Ok-Smelling-Female was hugging me and giving lots of attention. Then the Pungent-Male came over and paid homage to me as well, so things were moving along nicely.

Ok smelling female was hugging me and giving lots of attention.

Suddenly … they brought out this new toy – or so I thought!

First I was curious. I smelled it, then licked it, but it seemed like a pretty lame toy, so I soon lost interest. The Female-One started touching it to my nails which tickled. It was fun for a while.

But then …

Before I knew what was happening the Pungent-Male held onto me and the Female-One cut one of my nails.

Maybe I will forgive them if they give me lots of treats and toys.

OWWWWWW !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Could it be that my followers were revolting against my “benevolent” monarchy?!

It cannot be! I was shedding royal blood!

I ran around shouting for reinforcements. Finally my followers realized the error of their ways. They came over and put some white stuff <flour> over my wound and it got better.

Maybe I will forgive them if they give me lots of treats and toys.

Shiba Wisdom

Never use a nail clipper on a Shiba when you can use a nail grinder. I recommend the Dremel Minimite – no cords to tempt me to pounce and chew.

With a grinder, it is also easier to avoid the quick which means no royal blood sacrifice will be necessary.

It is acceptable when my subjects slowly file down my nails with a grinder while feeding me chicken and cheese.

It is acceptable when my subjects slowly file down my nails with a grinder while feeding me chicken and cheese.