Shiba Inu Pet Insurance

Why Shiba Inu Pet Insurance Is Important

Shiba Inu is generally a healthy breed but they may be prone to joint problems and some other health problems. So, Shiba owners are advised to perform periodic joint examinations for their pets throughout its life. Canines in this breed may also develop eye problems over time and so you need to perform eye tests annually. If the dog is not diagnosed with a joint problem by age two, the Shiba Inu will be considered joint-free.

Some other health conditions the breed is known for include hip dysplasia, patellar luxation, cataracts, glaucoma, allergies, and so forth.

Some of these conditions will cost thousands of dollars in veterinary care. Hip dysplasia, for instance, cost up to $5,000 in veterinary treatment and you may even spend more for more complicated processes. However, with Shiba Inu pet insurance, you don’t have to bother about the cost of treatment but you can access the best veterinary care for your furry friend.

Here is a list of common sicknesses Shiba Inu might develop:

• Allergies
• Chylothorax
• Glaucoma
• Cancer
• Epilepsy
• Patellar Luxation
• Hypothyroidism
• Tail Chasing/Spinning
• Cataracts
• Hip Dysplasia
• Entropion etc.

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Shiba Inu Pet Insurance Statistics

Origin: Japan

Average height: 14.5 – 16.5 inches (male), 13.5 – 15.5 inches (female)

Average weight: 23 pounds (male), 17 pounds (female)

Life expectancy: 13 – 16 years

Colors: Black & Tan, Cream, Black Sesame, Red Sesame, Red, Sesame

Exercise Requirements: 30 – 45 minutes per day

Temperament: Charming, Attentive, Fearless, Keen, Alert, Active, Faithful, Confident.

Health: They are healthy overall but prone to conditions like hip dysplasia, entropion, hypothyroidism, progressive retinal atrophy, epilepsy, cancer, glaucoma, allergies, patellar luxation, etc.

Energy level: Energetic

Dog Breed Group: Non-Sporting Group

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Shiba Inu Pet Insurance News

After being reunited with Yoshi, a 5-year-old Shiba Inu, a Laval family is breathing a sigh of relief. Yoshi left his home in Saint-Francois district in Laval but he was found in Rivière-des-Prairies neighborhood in Montreal. In other words, the dog crossed a part of the ice-covered river.

Holding his infant daughter Emma, Eric Van Der Elst said: “he is important to us and for Emma too. She loves her so much”.

The family jumped into action as soon as they noticed that their dog is missing. They did everything they can, wrote on Facebook pages, recruited family members to help in the search, went out in their cars. They even closed their business for a day to look for Yoshi.

Stephanie Raymond, Van Der Elst’s partner said: “It is very hard to stop searching, you never know if an hour more will make the difference”.  It turned out that the dog might have taken a long walk.

Raymond said she thinks the dog got scared since there was no fence and no paws going for the river. The dog was found the next day in the east end of Montreal. When he was finally picked, Yoshi was in a good shape irrespective of the long journey.

The pooch was found by an unknown Samaritan who brought him to Berger Blanc, a contracted animal service provider in Laval.

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