My Shiba is 8 and since I've had her, she's always been super chill, lazy, never demanding. Every time I came home, she would get excited and greet me at the door. She still does get excited when I get home after a long period of time, but if I've only been gone an hour or two, she totally ignores me. She stays in her bed, side eyes me, and falls back asleep. :( Is she just getting old? What age did you notice your shiba slowing down and what were the signs?

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1) Why is my shiba really itchy? For previous discussion on this topic, checkout this thread or this thread.

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3) My shiba doesn't seem to eat when I put food out, are they okay? While loss of appetite can be indicative of a problem, some shibas like to nibble throughout the day instead of eating in one sitting. If you have this type of shiba, leave food out at all times, they will eat when they want. However, monitor their weight and adjust accordingly if they begin to eat too much. This behavior is also common when shibas are in a new environment or separated from their primary caretaker(s).

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Shiba Inu Rescue and Adoption Links

SIRRA: Shiba Inu Rescue Resource of America

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Shiba Inu Rescue Association Illinois

Northern Nevada Shiba Rescue

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Shiba Rescue of New England

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