OK, the good news is actually really, really great!!! So, I agree with everyone. These are really great signs. Keep us posted on the WBC and know we all have positive thoughts for you.
Kiba probably will be fine, veterianrian has decided that the second surgery is not necessary. We must only observe Kiba during next month for any signs of worsening condition. Kiba is regaining strenghts very fast.
But we have another problem. As Brad pointed in Ahi topic, after all this surgeries, and veterinarian visits, Kiba is a little grumpy, before accident he was gently during plays with JaJa and Buffy, some fight he has only with Amandil. Now he is little agressive toward all dogs in home including females. Yesterday he jumped with teeths for JaJa, now she is hiding from him. Amandil is now separated from Kiba, beacouse during first days of Kiba weakness he started challenging him immediately.
Seems to me that we must now rebuild pack hierarchy again.
Just remember that Kiba is not himself right now. He is in pain, he is on meds, and he doesn't feel right. If he were a human he would be able to express it with words, and would probably show it more in his face and body language. However he is a dog, and a lot of dogs always try and act strong when they are hurt (showing weakness is not good) and they get reactive because they are trying to prove something.
I'm sure as he starts to feel more normal, his actions will go back to normal.
So happy to hear Kiba is doing much better. It will be a process, with regards to your pack, but I'm sure you will work it out. We're all here for questions and support. Love to Kiba.
That's great news that he's recovering so well. As my family has always said, when a surgeon suggests not doing surgery, you know you're in good shape!
A little better, but he still vomit with blood sometimes. But this is probably reaction for antibiotiscs, as our veterinarian explained.
He is returning to his standard behaviour, he is playing with JaJa, he still has some fights with Amandil but nothing serious
I have some news for you! On friday we will have a new dog in our pack!!! HA It will be a year old shiba inu male, Zbój Ostatni Samuraj (english translation Bandit form Last Samurai Kennel). Friend of us is going to Croatia for vacations and is leaving him with us for two weeks.
So glad Kiba has recovered! Looks like he is getting along fine with the temporarily enlarged pack! Interesting way to express himself! Our old dog, Joe, used to howl occasionally, when hearing a siren from an ambulance. Our neighbor's dog did the same. We thought it was that the frequency evoked some emotion, or perhaps hurt their ears. I was not aware there was a dog breed that used the howl for routine communications. Primitive like the wolf?
Love your dogs, love the Hokka Howl, and wishing Kiba the best for a full recovery!
As others have said, this is the MOST info I have been able to find on the breed in literally YEARS of searching. I dream of someday being able to import one to my home - I would love to show in ARBA, and to perhaps work the dog in tracking as well (I've just taken up tracking with my Shiba girl, Kimi).
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But we have another problem. As Brad pointed in Ahi topic, after all this surgeries, and veterinarian visits, Kiba is a little grumpy, before accident he was gently during plays with JaJa and Buffy, some fight he has only with Amandil. Now he is little agressive toward all dogs in home including females. Yesterday he jumped with teeths for JaJa, now she is hiding from him. Amandil is now separated from Kiba, beacouse during first days of Kiba weakness he started challenging him immediately.
Seems to me that we must now rebuild pack hierarchy again.
How interesting that the dogs can tell the weakness and immediately change their interactions. I'm fascinated by their instincts.
I'm still sending recovery vibes to Kiba!!
I'm sure as he starts to feel more normal, his actions will go back to normal.
As for the pack thing, just like us, you guys will work it out. Just takes time and thoughtfulness.
Sending happy play vibes to Kiba!
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He'll come around as soon as he's feeling all better again.
He is returning to his standard behaviour, he is playing with JaJa, he still has some fights with Amandil but nothing serious
I have some news for you! On friday we will have a new dog in our pack!!! HA It will be a year old shiba inu male, Zbój Ostatni Samuraj (english translation Bandit form Last Samurai Kennel). Friend of us is going to Croatia for vacations and is leaving him with us for two weeks.
Expect a big pack of photos after this weekend :)
Enjoy you visitor for 2 weeks!
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Here with new dog in our pack (Zadzior)
Their howl is exactly what you'd get if you crossed Hilo's "WoooooWoooo" with all of Ahi's noises.
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Love your dogs, love the Hokka Howl, and wishing Kiba the best for a full recovery!
As others have said, this is the MOST info I have been able to find on the breed in literally YEARS of searching. I dream of someday being able to import one to my home - I would love to show in ARBA, and to perhaps work the dog in tracking as well (I've just taken up tracking with my Shiba girl, Kimi).
Beware!!! Somebody has come to our home.