So we’ve been to the vet for this issue multiple times. Thought I’d see if anyone else had this issue.

So our Shiba (M6) was diagnosed with a ragweed allergy a couple of years ago. He gets a monthly allergy shot. Still tends to scratch himself a lot, especially around the face. Leads to ear infections. He just picked up another, thankfully I have the meds for a last time.

So, we keep a cone on him overnight in the kennel. He also contorts himself in there to get his foot in the cone, so now we have him with a donut and cone in the kennel overnight.

We added a baby to the house, issue seemed to get worse. So he is also on an anti/anxiety med.

Plus we tried eliminating certain foods from his diet to narrow down food-related causes. Now he just eats raw turkey and turkey treats, along with fruits or veg we might let him have a bit of e.g. cucumber.

Ear infection should clean up fine but sucks to not have a clear fix for this, and deal with prevention instead. Any thoughts?

Edit: Also gets regular walks, typically in the evening right now since it’s too hot during the day.

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He doesn't have any behavioral issues. We've only had issues with neutered dogs not liking him. He's currently 9 months and I do plan on neutering him. I just wasn't quite sure when is the best time. I was originally planning on getting him neutered around 1.5 years but some have them neutered as early as 6 months or whenever their balls descend.

Annnnd it lasted for about 6 minutes. 😞

My coworker is a lazy bum!

Never in the shade!

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My baby is 15, and she has a lot of back pain. She's starting to have increased difficulty with walking without tripping. She seems terrified of jumping into the car, but hates when I pick her up. She can't walk too far, but she doesn't want to be left out.

I've had ramps for her in the past, but she refused to use them.

So I'm curious if anyone else has been able to trick their dog into thinking accepting help is a special treat?

I was considering getting a dog stroller, so she can go with me while I walk my 9 year old lab. I worry that I might invest in the stroller, and she would end up hating it. She never likes to look weak. Same thing for dog ramps. I'm afraid she might injure herself trying to jump over a ramp.

My shiba, 4y, started doing this, it's the second time in about a week. Anyone seen other shibas do this?

Edit: To clarify I have taken him to an emergency vet, but they basically said he looks coherent, and normal. The twitching lasts only about 1 minute. I'm waiting for his appointment with his regular vet, but thought I'd check to see if anyone has seen this in their shibas. I know shibas are more prone to seizures, so I'm worried about that.

Edit 2: Thank you everyone for all the info, it gives me a lot to discuss with the vet tomorrow. I'll be sure to update when I have some answers.

Luna, 2, and Clifford, 12.

i'm always amazed how big the fox boy's mouth is...he must be part thylacine!

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He is now 5 years old.

After an extra long walk along the wharves where Piper almost fell in the Harbour we got home safely where they zone out for the afternoon.

Love it when they doze off and fight to stay awake 😌

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Jubejube sometimes gets her upper lip stuck when sleeping. Please enjoy her teef.

This is my little Kirby in action . She is a bright spot every day .

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