-
Step 1
Spay/neuter your Pomeranian so we can care for all of the Pomeranians and other dogs out there who need homes. Besides, spaying your female before the first heat period will significantly reduce the risk of breast cancer and eliminate the chance of ovarian and uterine cancers/infections. Neutering your male dog will prevent testicular cancer, help prevent prostate problems and curb aggression.
-
Step 2
Keep your Pomeranian’s vaccinations up to date and schedule regular medical checkups. You can also do a monthly home exam of the skin, eyes, ears, nose, teeth and gums. Keep current on flea and heartworm preventative.
-
Step 3
Brush your Pomeranian's teeth regularly, as they are prone to tooth decay like all toy dogs. Ask your vet to recommend a good toothbrush/toothpaste and frequency for brushing, as well as a schedule for professional teeth cleanings and dental exams. Preventative dental maintenance can include tartar control biscuits and safe tartar-control chew toys.
-
Step 4
Feed your Pom a healthy diet consisting of a quality dog food with meat listed as the first ingredient and the proper balance of protein, carbs, fats, fiber, vitamins and minerals. Dry is better for their teeth, but can be mixed with canned or moist if you like. Or feed a homemade diet, but try to avoid table scraps.
-
Step 5
Bathe your Pomeranian about once a month and keep nails trimmed to a comfortable length.
-
Step 6
Clean your Pom’s ears regularly. A cotton ball or Q-tip with a little baby oil should work, however clean gently and never insert in the ear canal. There are also ear-cleaning solutions available for dogs.
-
Step 7
Stay on top of brushing your Pomeranian’s coat. It’s a double coat that can easily become matted.
-
Step 8
Keep your Pomeranian out of extreme heat. They are prone to overheating which can result in heat exhaustion or heat stroke.
Comments
diggitydogg said
on 5/14/2009 Yes, it's a good idea to weigh the pros and cons of spaying at a specific age. Before the first heat will eliminate the risk of ovarian and uterine cancers and significantly reduce the risk of mammary cancer, so it is more widely recommended by vets. But you should definitely discuss it with your own vet before making the decision, more than one vet if possible.
groomer1954 said
on 5/10/2009 I do agree it is important to spay and neuter your pet, but I don't agree with your time frame. I have been studying the pros and cons of spaying and neutering for several years. I have found the negatives far outweigh the positive for early spay/neuter. Spay to early, before the first heat, can result in urinary incontinents. Many of the rescues I work with were spayed to early and many are incontient. Yes, you can use hormone replacement, but this also can cause cancer and behavioral problems. Wait till over 1 year before you spay, don't let your pet run loose and it won't reproduce. As far as neutering to early there is a different set of problems. Growth plates in a dog take a minimum of 10 months(depends on size of breed) neutering to early will cause legginess and weakness in the bone structure. We need to do whats best for our pets. Wait to spay and neuter. We own ou...
mikespaceman said
on 4/30/2009 great Pom tips (Pom daddy here)
diggitydogg said
on 7/20/2008 I hope she's feeling better. A tube was likely placed down her throat for the surgery. Her throat may be sore and that's why it's hard to drink water or dry food. And the teeth removal could also have something to do with it. Try giving her ice cubes, that may work. It shouldn't last more than 3 or 4 days. If it does, you should take her to the vet. She should be on antibiotics, which are usually prescribed for after the surgery to prevent infection and sometimes pain medication, such as Metacam, is also prescribed. Good luck!
mickeyslomo said
on 7/19/2008 we just got my 4lb, 18 mo. old pom spayed 2 days ago. she is a little more active now, and seems to be feeling a little better, but she doesn't seem to be drinking nearly as much water as she needs to. she still has urine output, so i know she is taking in some water, and her appetite is getting better. she is refusing to eat her dry food, (her fave) and that may be because she also had 2 baby teeth removed and her teeth cleaned. should i be concerned with the decrease in water consumption? I don't want to worry, but I don't want her to dehydrate, either.