Pet Pom Dangers for Pomeranians

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Dangers in Your Home for Pomeranians

Keeping Your Pomeranian Safe

As your dog’s owner, it is your responsibility to make sure your Pomeranian is protected. There may be items in your house that you never would imagine could be harmful to your new companion.

Pomeranians are filled with energy and are usually very curious by nature. All it takes is a moment of losing sight of your dog for them to investigate, chew on or ingest something harmful Since a Pomeranian is so small.

Placing your Pomeranian in its crate when you can not directly keep an eye on them is certainly going to keep them safe; however you will want to enjoy spending time with your dog and it is best to make your home free of dangers so that you will not have to worry about injuries, poisoning or even death.

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As a Pomeranian owner, you will want to keep your Pom safe at all times, in the car, when outside walking, but did you ever think of the dangers that may be right in your home. Small objects are dangerous to your dog. Puppies can easily choke on any small item due to the dog's small size.

Items placed on coffee tables or other areas that are within of a dog is a potential choking hazard. How to make your home safe: Be sure to remove small items such as coins, jewelry, small toys, or any items that could be swallowed. You can use a container or box to hold these items and place it in an area that is too high for your puppy to ever get to.
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Electrical Cords are dangerous to your Pomeranian. Most homes have a large amount of electrical cords and it is vital to take note of the location of these. Pomeranian puppies can chew through cords, they will do this especially if they are teething; this can cause them to be electrocuted.

You can prevent this by removing any unused cords onto a high shelf or other area that you are sure your dog will never be able to reach. For other cords that are in use, plastic or rubber runners can be placed over them. These runners can be found at most home supply stores and are relatively inexpensive.

Staircases are a hidden danger to your Pomeranian. Small dogs usually have a difficult time successfully walking up and down steps. Falling can cause a Pomeranian to be hurt very badly. You can make your house safe by putting baby gates at the entrance to your staircase.

Kitchen cabinets can be harmful to your Pomeranian. Dogs can be as curious as toddlers are. The items in your kitchen cabinets can contain very harmful substances. Because lower cabinets are within perfect reach of your Pomeranian; he/she may easily open a door with their nose or paw and have fun going through them. Cleaning chemicals contain very harmful and/or fatal ingredients.

To keep your Pomeranian safe, it is a good idea to keep all cleaning supplies in higher cabinets that are out of your dog’s reach or place them in other areas that you know your dog will never be able able to reach. If you find it easier to keep the products where they are; you can purchase plastic cabinet locks.

No one thinks about it a lot, but the food that you are eating and have no plans to give to your dog can be dangers; while we do recommend home cooking there are some certain foods that can drop on the floor without you realizing it....Or sometimes a pup can get into the trash, there are many ways for them to find their way to a food that they should not be eating. Therefore, it is recommended to keep all foods that are toxic to dogs away from reach....If you are throwing them away, be sure that the trash is taken out or put out of reach.

One of the most common items that owners do not know about are apple cores. It confuses many because the flesh of the apple is actually healthy and good to feed as a wholesome snack. However, the core of the apple and the seeds are toxic. They contain small amounts of cyanide which to a little dog like the Pom can be fatal.

Other foods to not give are: Onions, raisins, grapes, chocolate (or any food with caffeine) and the pits of peaches.

Bathrooms are a dangerous place for your Pomeranian if you are not careful. Just the trash in this room can be extremely harmful. Floss and feminine products are the leaders of dangerous items for dogs. Pomeranian puppies will also be very curious about toilets and can they can drown if they fall in if they find a way to reach them.

The best way you can make sure your dog does not get in trouble in your bathroom is to keep the door closed at all times. Also, if your Pomeranian seems insistent to go in there, you can think about putting a baby gate across the entrance to your bathroom.

There are certain items, found in most households that can be extremely harmful or fatal if ingested by a dog such as anti freeze for a car. Since Pomeranians, especially puppies, can be very curious, there is the possibility they will eat anything; even if it is not a food. It is wise to never underestimate the power of a dog’s curiosity and their ability to ingest toxic substances .

NOTE: Poms are like babies. They are small and need to be protected. Sometimes they need protection from outside elements and sometimes, from themselves! To learn what all Pomeranian owners must know to keep their Pom happy & safe, click here to see what the PetPom Experts have for you.