Complete Information Regarding the Pomeranian Toy Dog
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Best Shampoo for Pomeranians?
Q: What is the best shampoo for a Pomeranian ~ Owner Peggye, Pom Rumy
A: Hi Peggye. While you may hear many opinions about how some human shampoos are great for dogs, such as baby shampoo or Head and Shoulders, ignore that advice! It is very important that a Pomeranian be washed with a high quality dog shampoo. No matter what the brand, a human shampoo will dry out the skin. Shampoo for people is meant to take out oil so that our hair does not look greasy. Dogs need those oils to keep their skin healthy. Choosing just the right shampoo makes a huge difference in the texture and health of a Pom's fur. And since the Pomeranian is famous for their fur, using the right product is very important.. While there may be many good shampoos, we will tell you what we use. We will not use any other product. (unless we run out of stock!)
Our favorite is wonderful because it is hypo-allergenic. That is very important because many dogs are allergic to their shampoo. A dog can be born with allergies or they can become allergic over time. A Pom with shampoo allergies can suffer terribly! It can cause loss of fur, rashes, sores and lesions. To fix the problem takes a lot of time. So, it is best to always use the best dog shampoo right from the start and then stay with a product that you know works great and is healthy for your Pom.
This dog shampoo Eucalyptus and tree oils to really pamper Poms. It also have a lovely lavender scent that is so beautiful. The shampoo is a conditioning shampoo and leaves the fur so fluffy and soft. To top it off, it also has a safe ingredient to repel bugs (We don't like bugs as much as our Poms do not like them!)
Sorry to all of the other dog shampoo makers out there! Our choice for the best dog shampoo is: .
Since this shampoo is also very conditioning, we do not usually need to use a dog conditioner. However, when a Pom is going through heat, it can affect her coat. For those times, once all of the dog shampoo has been rinsed out with luke warm water, we add this wonderful conditioner to the female coats. This is also perfect if a Pom has gotten a piece of their fur matted; it will help work out the mat so that the fur does not need to be trimmed off. Our favorite conditioner is:
Pomeranian with Liver Shunt
Q: Hello again, I previously wrote an email regarding her feeding situation causing her to be very weak and lethargic. Come to find out my Pomeranian has a liver shunt, I was curious if any member is familiar with this procedure and if they have any insight from their experience. As expected we are very worried about her. We do have a high coverage of insurance for her- but weren't sure how it'll be covered for this situation, so if any one has experience with that as well, any information will be helpful. Thanks for your continued support. Owner Nadia, Pom Boots
A: Hi Naidia and Boots. We are so very sorry to hear that Boots has a liver shunt. Each case we have run into was different. When a dog has a liver shunt, there is an issue with the flow of blood between the liver and the body. Because the liver takes toxins out of a dog's body, when this is interrupted it creates a huge build up of toxins; and can be fatal if surgery is not performed. We have know of 3 Pomeranians who had liver shunts. (Any type of dog breed may have this; usually being diagnosed between the ages of 1 and 2 years old).
Of the 3 Poms that we have had liver shunt experience with: One, sadly, did not make it. One is doing wonderful and the 3rd is a trooper...hanging on with long-term affects that she will have for the remainder of her life, but doing well. In regard to the pet insurance that you have; there are so many different types of plans, it is recommended to call your agent to find out what your deductibles will be. The surgery that will be involved to help Boots will be expensive. The sooner you find out what you are covered for, the better. If you are in dire need, please let us know and we will do our best to help raise money for Boots.
Regarding the liver shunt with your Pomeranian; there are 2 types. In layman terms, one type is when the needed vein for proper blood flow is inside the liver. The other is when the vein is not attached at all. We are assuming that your Pomeranian was given a complete testing: a blood count, serum chemistry screen and urinalysis. The blood tests should be done after your dog does not eat for 12 hours and a 2nd test done after your dog eats a very high protein meal. This should be followed by radiographs and ultra sound testing. If these particular tests have not been performed, please do get a 2nd opinion. If it is indeed a liver shunt, the surgeries will be quite different depending on which type of liver shunt your Pomeranian has. If it is an unattached vein, this is a much simpler operation and success is high. When a vein is not attached at all, most often a dog must have 2 surgeries; 1 to find a suitable vein and the 2nd to connect it. This type has limited success; quite a bit will depend on the follow up care including a heavy round of antibiotics. Sadly, the majority of dogs who have this type of surgery will show life long affects long after they have healed. Most common will be a lack of energy. In either case, a dog should be on a very strict no or very low protein diet indefinitely. Please keep us informed on how Boots is doing and our hearts and prayers go out to both of you.
Difference Between Pet Pomeranian and Show Dog Pomeranian
Question: What is the difference between a "Pet" Pom, and a "show" Pom and why such prejudice? Owner: Shanna, Pomeranian: Pixel
Answer: Hi Shanna. This is a very good Pomeranian question. Pet Pomeranians , also known as Companion Poms and Show Dog Pomeranains are the exact same dog breed.In fact, in the majority of cases, pet Pomeranians and show dog Pomeranains will be of the same liter ;they will be brothers and sisters. The difference between the 2 is that when the puppies are born, the Pomeranian breeder will take great time and effort to record all the stats of the puppy. The breeder will be checking to see if a Pomeranian dog fits the breed standards of the Pomeranian toy dog.
Dog clubs, such as the AKC, need to list out a "perfect" standard for exactly how a Pomeranian "should" look. This must be done, so that when dogs compete in conformance dogs shows, they can then judge which dog comes closest to the breed standard. There is also an "Official Breed Standard" to officially document what a certain dog breed looks like. For example, long ago, there were no Boxer dogs. 2 different dogs were bred together to create what is now known as the Boxer dog. When the Boxer became an official dog breed, the dog clubs needed to document what a purebred Boxer should look like: length of snout, colorings, markings, etc. Now, with DNA testing, this is not the only way to know if a dog is purebred, but it used to be.
So, a Pom breeder will decide which dogs come close to that breed standard and which do not. Even little issues, such if a dog is a bit under or over the breed standard weight, if a dog has a marking on its nose, etc. will put that Pom in the category of a Companion Pomeranian. This is the decision of a Pom breeder; but done in the best interest of the owners.
When a Pom is designated as a show dog Pomeranian, owners will know that the dog will have a better chance of winning dog events (many people make a living by entering dog shows) and they will know that the dog does not have any flaws (or noticeable flaws).
Now, we must point out that the Pomeranian is a beautiful and amazing dog, and we do not see "flaws" as being anything negative! Every person in the world has "flaws" ! Even models and celebrities! Some of us have big noses, moles or distinctive eyebrows...this is what makes us unique. Even show dogs are not identical. That is what makes dog shows so interesting; each Pomeranian is different and none of them are "perfect". These show dogs only compete to see which one comes closest to that pre-decided breed standard.
As far as the prejudice that you talk about: We wonder if you are referring to dog show officials? If so, they are most likely just following the legal guidelines. Please keep in mind that any Pomeranian can enter agility dog show events and these are very fun and a great way to bond with your dog! If you are meeting other Pom owners who are acting prejudice to a Pom who is not "show dog quality", quite honestly...they sound like big snobs! All of us here at PetPom love and cherish every Pomeranian who exists and who God has graced this world with. We know that our PetPom Members feel the same way! We have Members with Pom who have birth defects, Poms who have are rescue dogs and show the marks from that and Poms of all ages, colors, sizes and interesting quirks and personalities. So, to any of those people who are acting prejudice to you or your Pomeranian, we say... Welcome to the PetPom family were all Members love all Pomeranians!
Do you have a Pomeranian question? Anyone who has the PetPom book, can ask any questions...as many as they wish...for free...for life...and have the detailed answer in 3 days! Find out more
Q: What is the best shampoo for a Pomeranian ~ Owner Peggye, Pom Rumy
A: Hi Peggye. While you may hear many opinions about how some human shampoos are great for dogs, such as baby shampoo or Head and Shoulders, ignore that advice! It is very important that a Pomeranian be washed with a high quality dog shampoo. No matter what the brand, a human shampoo will dry out the skin. Shampoo for people is meant to take out oil so that our hair does not look greasy. Dogs need those oils to keep their skin healthy. Choosing just the right shampoo makes a huge difference in the texture and health of a Pom's fur. And since the Pomeranian is famous for their fur, using the right product is very important.. While there may be many good shampoos, we will tell you what we use. We will not use any other product. (unless we run out of stock!)
Our favorite is wonderful because it is hypo-allergenic. That is very important because many dogs are allergic to their shampoo. A dog can be born with allergies or they can become allergic over time. A Pom with shampoo allergies can suffer terribly! It can cause loss of fur, rashes, sores and lesions. To fix the problem takes a lot of time. So, it is best to always use the best dog shampoo right from the start and then stay with a product that you know works great and is healthy for your Pom.
This dog shampoo Eucalyptus and tree oils to really pamper Poms. It also have a lovely lavender scent that is so beautiful. The shampoo is a conditioning shampoo and leaves the fur so fluffy and soft. To top it off, it also has a safe ingredient to repel bugs (We don't like bugs as much as our Poms do not like them!)
Sorry to all of the other dog shampoo makers out there! Our choice for the best dog shampoo is: .
Since this shampoo is also very conditioning, we do not usually need to use a dog conditioner. However, when a Pom is going through heat, it can affect her coat. For those times, once all of the dog shampoo has been rinsed out with luke warm water, we add this wonderful conditioner to the female coats. This is also perfect if a Pom has gotten a piece of their fur matted; it will help work out the mat so that the fur does not need to be trimmed off. Our favorite conditioner is:
Pomeranian with Liver Shunt
Q: Hello again, I previously wrote an email regarding her feeding situation causing her to be very weak and lethargic. Come to find out my Pomeranian has a liver shunt, I was curious if any member is familiar with this procedure and if they have any insight from their experience. As expected we are very worried about her. We do have a high coverage of insurance for her- but weren't sure how it'll be covered for this situation, so if any one has experience with that as well, any information will be helpful. Thanks for your continued support. Owner Nadia, Pom Boots
A: Hi Naidia and Boots. We are so very sorry to hear that Boots has a liver shunt. Each case we have run into was different. When a dog has a liver shunt, there is an issue with the flow of blood between the liver and the body. Because the liver takes toxins out of a dog's body, when this is interrupted it creates a huge build up of toxins; and can be fatal if surgery is not performed. We have know of 3 Pomeranians who had liver shunts. (Any type of dog breed may have this; usually being diagnosed between the ages of 1 and 2 years old).
Of the 3 Poms that we have had liver shunt experience with: One, sadly, did not make it. One is doing wonderful and the 3rd is a trooper...hanging on with long-term affects that she will have for the remainder of her life, but doing well. In regard to the pet insurance that you have; there are so many different types of plans, it is recommended to call your agent to find out what your deductibles will be. The surgery that will be involved to help Boots will be expensive. The sooner you find out what you are covered for, the better. If you are in dire need, please let us know and we will do our best to help raise money for Boots.
Regarding the liver shunt with your Pomeranian; there are 2 types. In layman terms, one type is when the needed vein for proper blood flow is inside the liver. The other is when the vein is not attached at all. We are assuming that your Pomeranian was given a complete testing: a blood count, serum chemistry screen and urinalysis. The blood tests should be done after your dog does not eat for 12 hours and a 2nd test done after your dog eats a very high protein meal. This should be followed by radiographs and ultra sound testing. If these particular tests have not been performed, please do get a 2nd opinion. If it is indeed a liver shunt, the surgeries will be quite different depending on which type of liver shunt your Pomeranian has. If it is an unattached vein, this is a much simpler operation and success is high. When a vein is not attached at all, most often a dog must have 2 surgeries; 1 to find a suitable vein and the 2nd to connect it. This type has limited success; quite a bit will depend on the follow up care including a heavy round of antibiotics. Sadly, the majority of dogs who have this type of surgery will show life long affects long after they have healed. Most common will be a lack of energy. In either case, a dog should be on a very strict no or very low protein diet indefinitely. Please keep us informed on how Boots is doing and our hearts and prayers go out to both of you.
Difference Between Pet Pomeranian and Show Dog Pomeranian
Question: What is the difference between a "Pet" Pom, and a "show" Pom and why such prejudice? Owner: Shanna, Pomeranian: Pixel
Answer: Hi Shanna. This is a very good Pomeranian question. Pet Pomeranians , also known as Companion Poms and Show Dog Pomeranains are the exact same dog breed.In fact, in the majority of cases, pet Pomeranians and show dog Pomeranains will be of the same liter ;they will be brothers and sisters. The difference between the 2 is that when the puppies are born, the Pomeranian breeder will take great time and effort to record all the stats of the puppy. The breeder will be checking to see if a Pomeranian dog fits the breed standards of the Pomeranian toy dog.
Dog clubs, such as the AKC, need to list out a "perfect" standard for exactly how a Pomeranian "should" look. This must be done, so that when dogs compete in conformance dogs shows, they can then judge which dog comes closest to the breed standard. There is also an "Official Breed Standard" to officially document what a certain dog breed looks like. For example, long ago, there were no Boxer dogs. 2 different dogs were bred together to create what is now known as the Boxer dog. When the Boxer became an official dog breed, the dog clubs needed to document what a purebred Boxer should look like: length of snout, colorings, markings, etc. Now, with DNA testing, this is not the only way to know if a dog is purebred, but it used to be.
So, a Pom breeder will decide which dogs come close to that breed standard and which do not. Even little issues, such if a dog is a bit under or over the breed standard weight, if a dog has a marking on its nose, etc. will put that Pom in the category of a Companion Pomeranian. This is the decision of a Pom breeder; but done in the best interest of the owners.
When a Pom is designated as a show dog Pomeranian, owners will know that the dog will have a better chance of winning dog events (many people make a living by entering dog shows) and they will know that the dog does not have any flaws (or noticeable flaws).
Now, we must point out that the Pomeranian is a beautiful and amazing dog, and we do not see "flaws" as being anything negative! Every person in the world has "flaws" ! Even models and celebrities! Some of us have big noses, moles or distinctive eyebrows...this is what makes us unique. Even show dogs are not identical. That is what makes dog shows so interesting; each Pomeranian is different and none of them are "perfect". These show dogs only compete to see which one comes closest to that pre-decided breed standard.
As far as the prejudice that you talk about: We wonder if you are referring to dog show officials? If so, they are most likely just following the legal guidelines. Please keep in mind that any Pomeranian can enter agility dog show events and these are very fun and a great way to bond with your dog! If you are meeting other Pom owners who are acting prejudice to a Pom who is not "show dog quality", quite honestly...they sound like big snobs! All of us here at PetPom love and cherish every Pomeranian who exists and who God has graced this world with. We know that our PetPom Members feel the same way! We have Members with Pom who have birth defects, Poms who have are rescue dogs and show the marks from that and Poms of all ages, colors, sizes and interesting quirks and personalities. So, to any of those people who are acting prejudice to you or your Pomeranian, we say... Welcome to the PetPom family were all Members love all Pomeranians!
Do you have a Pomeranian question? Anyone who has the PetPom book, can ask any questions...as many as they wish...for free...for life...and have the detailed answer in 3 days! Find out more
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