We had a reader with questions about her "teacup" Pom.  Please note, our reader did not know the truth about Pomeranians and we place no blame on this unaware owner.

Steph wrote to us:  " I recently adopted a tiny Teddy Bear miniature Pomeranian. She just turned 8 weeks old. I was told that these tiny Pomeranians cannot be left alone all day because they do not know they have to eat, which in turn can make them die of dehydration and lack of food. I am a student in college, so I am gone for 8-9 hours a day. Is it true that a tiny Pomeranian puppy can not be left in a crate or pen while I'm at school? "

We answered:

Steph, we do realize that you adopted this Pomeranian, so we are proud of you for taking the responsibility of caring for this dog and we realize that you did not purchase this puppy. We suggest a visit to a good vet to make sure that your Pomeranian is healthy.  

As far as leaving your Pomeranian home alone: If your miniature Pomeranian is indeed healthy, you can certainly leave her alone while you are gone. Of course, the best situation would be if she was not alone for such a long period of time. However, if she is healthy, she she should be just fine.
Read about leaving Poms home

Try to wake up early enough to spend some time with her in the mornings. Take her out at a regular time each morning, for her to relieve herself and get some exercise. It would be good to tire her out a bit! Make sure to leave out plenty of food and fresh water. One great way to keep a dog occupied is to hide special treats for her to find. Don't scoff at the idea of a dog pen or cage, some are incredibly comfortable.  When in his or her own little doggie home,  you could purchase a large stuffed dog toy and hide small treats deep inside. Your miniature Pomeranian will spend quite a bit of fun time, searching for the treat she smells and she will eventually find it. If possible, check in on her during a lunch break. If that is not an option, perhaps you have someone that can look in on her and could take her for a walk a couple times a week. Another option is to hire a dog walker, just to give a little break of exercise during the day.  If she is alone all day, when you get home, be sure to pay a lot of attention to your Pomeranian and give her some fun exercise.  We feel that with a loving owner, your dog will fare just fine when left in a safe environment by its loving owner!



What to do if you have a Teacup Pomeranian

If you were not aware that a Teacup Pomeranian or miniature Pomeranian is not a real breed and that they are the result of runt dogs that are bred together to produce unnaturally small Pomeranians, remember that it is not your fault that the breeder lied to you, sadly many do so that they can obtain high-dollar for a dog breed that does not even exist.

As far as the health of your Pomeranian: be careful, take your dog to the vet often, find a good and caring vet, explain that you believe your Pomeranian may have been born premature or had nutrients withheld.  If your vet dismisses you or tells you it is not a problem, find a new vet! 

Some common health problems with miniature Pomeranians can be: : Hypoglycemia, organs that do not develop properly, high risk of infections (internal and external), tooth disease, diabetes and more.   Keep in mind, your Pomeranian can not be expected to do some of the things of larger dog:  No long walks, no horse-play with any bigger or older dog,  keep her warm (no cold temperatures-- buy her some cozy dog clothes) , make sure you follow proper feeding  to ensure the best health- no table scraps,  hold and pick your Pomeranian up very gently.

Just How Ugly is the Truth about Some Pomeranian Breeders? 

They way in which a unethical Pomeranian breeder will attempt to breed a Pomeranian that is smaller than nature intended is rather sick and disgusting, it is important to know of these matters so that you can prepare for the after-results of health issues:

One way is by forcing the Pomeranian mother into premature birth.  This makes the puppy older on paper, and at times it may stunt the growth . It also may cause serious health issues.  Some breeders will use an injection to induce labor.  It can deplete the  mother Pomeranian of needed calcium and cause a deadly form of eclampsia (calcium depletion). Another more common method is nutrient denial.  A breeder will feed the Pomeranian mother the cheapest, lowest in nutrient food they can buy.  The Pom mother can die as a result.  When the puppies wean,  they feed them the same garbage the mother was forced to eat. This retards the puppy’s growth.  It  also will slow down the healthy development of its internal organs. As soon as it is to its new home and the new owner buys it the proper food ,the puppy will grow then to its full potential.  A third way is to lie about the age.  A person will see  a miniature Pomeranian pup, so tiny they beg to buy it. But underage puppies are more prone to hypoglycemia and death to disease. The age-lying breeders are the easiest to spot. The pup will have very little teeth.  If a breeder tells you that they have miniature Pomeranians, check to see if they are unethical bred dogs or if they are simply giving these little fur balls the nick-name of "miniature" because the are so small naturally.



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