Complete Information Regarding the Pomeranian Toy Dog
Early Weaning
When it is time for a Pomeranian puppy to leave its mother, between eight to twelve months old, there will be a big adjustment to make. The pup will be going from the protection of lying close to it's mother to being out in the "real" world with its new owner. One of the biggest changes will be the transition of weaning the puppy.
It you are in charge of the weaning process, it is up to you to make sure that it is done correctly. If someone has no experience in this department and does not carefully follow the step-by-step procedures of this weaning process, the Pomeranian being weaned will be in danger. Not only because the pup must have the proper amount of nutrients but because early weaning can result in medical issues later.
A pup that is weaned too early and does not have a smooth transition from mother's milk to dog food can end up with food allergies. Allergies can become a big issue for the owners of the dog; as they must be extremely vigilant in regards to what the dog eats, most likely for the rest of his life.
If you are owner to both mom and pup, be very careful when you feed the mother. A puppy can eat her food out of curiosity and end up with a very upset tummy at the least. It is the water dish that poses the most danger.
Pomeranian puppies are so small from just 1/2 pound to 1 pound (.22 to .45 kilograms) and can very easily drown in the water. If it seems unlikely, think again. All a pup must do is play around, crawl on top of its brothers and sister and end up in the dish.
To take all correct precautions, you must keep the adult dog food and water away! Only bring it to the mother dog when it is feeding time and keep your eyes on the puppies at all times.
Overview
From eighteen months until three years old, your Pomeranian will be considered an adolescent; however rules and guidelines for an adult dog will apply such as feeding, grooming, vet visits and more.
A Pomeranian puppy should never leave its litter before eight weeks old. Doing so is a crime in many states and those found doing so can be prosecuted. A puppy should stay with its mother until he is twelve weeks old. The dog will receive the nutrients it needs from mom's milk and have time to learn some behavior rules to grow enough to join your family.
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How to Wean
The adjustment of weaning a Pomeranian puppy from milk to dog food is a huge step. If you are using dry dog food you must add water to it so that it forms an easy to eat mushy consistency. Each week or so, you can add less water until you find that you do not need to put any additional liquid in the dish.
While you are paying attention to feeding the Pomeranian puppies, this will give their mother a good opportunity to leave for a bit. She will be very exhausted and in need of some alone time; much like a human mother who just needs to get away for a few moments to regroup. As time goes by, the weaning puppies will get used to having their mother gone for a longer and longer period of time. Simultaneously, the weaning pups will become more adjusted to your presence. This will continue on like a domino affect, until they are completely ready to move out on their own.
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