# Any Shiba inu specialized Vet's around 60542?

Anyone have a good Vet that has experience dealing with Shiba's around the North Aurora, IL area?

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In Shiba Inu · started by Mejinx · 4 replies
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## Mejinx · 2009-03-16T17:04:22.000Z
Anyone have a good Vet that has experience dealing with Shiba's around the North Aurora, IL area?

## maxwells · 2009-03-16T17:40:49.000Z
I love my vet, Dr JB Bruederle ... but we are in 60605 which may be too far. There are several Shiba’s in my neighborhood, South Loop/Printer’s Row so they are well versed in dealing with any particularities. http://www.burnhamparkvet.com/

Funny note, last month when we took Ichiro for his boosters Dr B said “he’s not a typical shiba, huh?” I asked why he thought not and replied “well, he hasn’t tried to bite me yet.” Regardless, Dr B is a good natured guy and I enjoy the time we’ve spent with him in his office and outside. (He lives in the neighborhood and we've run into him in local restaurants.)

## KFontaine04 · 2009-03-16T17:49:36.000Z
Something gave Shiba's a bad wrap, my vet said almost the same thing! "Most shiba's I encounter have a touch of mean" I just gave him a funny look! (That was my old vet:P)

## maxwells · 2009-03-16T18:00:23.000Z
I hear ya! My guess is most shibas may not care for the personal space invasion vets do. ;)

Our trainer also taught us "gotcha" - which we practiced with others in the class and at home. It was a game where both strangers and my husband and I would come up and "gotcha" to 'Chiro, it got him a little used to the odd touching out of the blue.

Also, since our vet is so close we do our best to take Ichiro in every few weeks for a cookie and visit. Now he sorta LOVES the vet. Cookies, dog friends to meet, nice long walk... what's not to love!?

## Kaddy · 2009-03-16T18:09:15.000Z
Our vet said the same thing about Keiko. He was shocked that she gave him kisses... even told us a story of a family that was 'scared' of their Shiba. I personally think the family just got a pet store puppy not knowing what to expect.

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