Complete Information Regarding the Pomeranian Toy Dog
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Pomeranian Health Issues
Daily Checklist
Temperature: Changes in body temperature can make a dog ill. Check the body temperature, it should remain normal. Any abnormal changes in your Pomeranian can be a sign of illness and you should take your Pomeranian to the veterinary doctor right away.
Eyes: The eyes of a Pomeranian dog are very important. A slight, watery discharge is quite normal. However, if your Pomeranian has a very thick discharge, this is usually a sign of illness and should be taken care of by a veterinarian as soon as possible. If your pet has an unusual reddish color in his/her eyes that is also a sign of illness. When a dog ages it develops a cloudiness of it's lens, which unfortunately can lead to blindness, but can be avoided with proper care and treatment to any early stage problems.
Mammary tissue (females):Check for swelling
Testicles (males): Check for swelling
Nose: Check for abnormal discharge from the nose. An older Pomeranian can develop crust and/or cracks on it's nose and you should seek treatment for this. It is normal for the color of a dog's nose to change over a period of time.
Ears: Odor coming from your pet Pomeranian ears is a strong signal of disease.
Breathing: Bad breath from a dog can be a sign of impending disease and you should have it check out by your vet. Normal breathing is very important, this assures you that your pet is in normal condition. Abnormal breathing is a sign of illness. Breathing problems become more regular as dogs age, so the regular checking for problems can be helpful in spotting a this before it progresses too far.
Temperature: Changes in body temperature can make a dog ill. Check the body temperature, it should remain normal. Any abnormal changes in your Pomeranian can be a sign of illness and you should take your Pomeranian to the veterinary doctor right away.
Eyes: The eyes of a Pomeranian dog are very important. A slight, watery discharge is quite normal. However, if your Pomeranian has a very thick discharge, this is usually a sign of illness and should be taken care of by a veterinarian as soon as possible. If your pet has an unusual reddish color in his/her eyes that is also a sign of illness. When a dog ages it develops a cloudiness of it's lens, which unfortunately can lead to blindness, but can be avoided with proper care and treatment to any early stage problems.
Mammary tissue (females):Check for swelling
Testicles (males): Check for swelling
Nose: Check for abnormal discharge from the nose. An older Pomeranian can develop crust and/or cracks on it's nose and you should seek treatment for this. It is normal for the color of a dog's nose to change over a period of time.
Ears: Odor coming from your pet Pomeranian ears is a strong signal of disease.
Breathing: Bad breath from a dog can be a sign of impending disease and you should have it check out by your vet. Normal breathing is very important, this assures you that your pet is in normal condition. Abnormal breathing is a sign of illness. Breathing problems become more regular as dogs age, so the regular checking for problems can be helpful in spotting a this before it progresses too far.
Signs of a Healthy Dog
It is important, as a pet owner to be conscious of your pets health at all times, not just when they fall ill! Toys dogs need extra attention and you must know the signs of a healthy Pomeranian.
In addition to regular checkups both by you and a vet, you will want to keep an eye on your Pomeranian's weight. A Pom, being so small, can gain weight very quickly.
Beware of medical issues regarding Elderly Pomeranians.
It is important, as a pet owner to be conscious of your pets health at all times, not just when they fall ill! Toys dogs need extra attention and you must know the signs of a healthy Pomeranian.
In addition to regular checkups both by you and a vet, you will want to keep an eye on your Pomeranian's weight. A Pom, being so small, can gain weight very quickly.
Beware of medical issues regarding Elderly Pomeranians.
Prevention
The most important aspects to good Pomeranian health are to:
If your dog has bad breath, this could be a medical issue. Learn more about what is normal and what is not. Diagnosis and treatment
Read about Pom Bad Breath
Common Pomeranian Diseases
Just like any other dog breed, the Pomeranian breed is prone to certain canine diseases. This does not mean that your Pom will develop these health issues! These are diseases, seen commonly in the Pomeranian breed. An owner should be aware of the symptoms so that early detection can be done and help the dog to a speedy recovery.
Just like with humans.. there are literally thousands of diseases that a dog could develop. However, the following are the most common seen in the Pomeranian breed.
The most important aspects to good Pomeranian health are to:
- Feed your Pomeranian properly
- Provide the right amount of exercise
- Provide a safe home
- Keep all veterinarian appointments - if you miss one, re-schedule right away
- Make sure that your Pom receives all vaccinations
- Provide Heart worm prevention medication
- Keep a close eye on your Pomeranian, when you notice any unusual symptoms, bring your dog to the vet
- Be aware of common Pomeranian diseases - early prevention will be your best chance at a strong recovery
If your dog has bad breath, this could be a medical issue. Learn more about what is normal and what is not. Diagnosis and treatment
Read about Pom Bad Breath
Common Pomeranian Diseases
Just like any other dog breed, the Pomeranian breed is prone to certain canine diseases. This does not mean that your Pom will develop these health issues! These are diseases, seen commonly in the Pomeranian breed. An owner should be aware of the symptoms so that early detection can be done and help the dog to a speedy recovery.
Just like with humans.. there are literally thousands of diseases that a dog could develop. However, the following are the most common seen in the Pomeranian breed.
Cataracts - An Eye Disease
Canine cataracts are one of the most frequent problems affecting the eyes of dogs. Toy dogs, such as the Pomeranian, are more prone to this health issue. There are many different forms of canine cataracts and these develop for varied reasons.
This health issue can appear at any age: from right when a Pomeranian is born to an older, senior dog.
Symptoms include:
• A change in the color of the Pomeranian dog’s eye – sometimes blue, gray or white tinting
• The dog will begin to bump into walls, etc as their vision becomes blurred
• Swelling on or around the eyes
• Redness in or around the dog’s eyes
• Rubbing the eyes – these can be painful for a dog
If you suspect that your Pomeranian has this health issue, the veterinarian can diagnosis this with blood tests, ultra sounds and sometimes an electroretinogram.
Many cataracts are able to be surgically removed. Early detection is vital, as left untreated, this will most often lead to blindness.
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Collasped Trachea - A Health Problem Common with Toy Breed Dogs
This is a Pomeranian health issue in which the dog’s small eyelashes grow out of place; often poking into the dog’s eye or eyes. This should be treated right away, as prolonged irritation of the lash into the Pom’s eye can actually cause a tear on the dog’s eye. You will suspect that your Pomeranian has this health issue if your dog:
Canine cataracts are one of the most frequent problems affecting the eyes of dogs. Toy dogs, such as the Pomeranian, are more prone to this health issue. There are many different forms of canine cataracts and these develop for varied reasons.
This health issue can appear at any age: from right when a Pomeranian is born to an older, senior dog.
Symptoms include:
• A change in the color of the Pomeranian dog’s eye – sometimes blue, gray or white tinting
• The dog will begin to bump into walls, etc as their vision becomes blurred
• Swelling on or around the eyes
• Redness in or around the dog’s eyes
• Rubbing the eyes – these can be painful for a dog
If you suspect that your Pomeranian has this health issue, the veterinarian can diagnosis this with blood tests, ultra sounds and sometimes an electroretinogram.
Many cataracts are able to be surgically removed. Early detection is vital, as left untreated, this will most often lead to blindness.
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Collasped Trachea - A Health Problem Common with Toy Breed Dogs
The trachea in the Pomeranian is supported by strong rings which
are made out of cartilage. Sometimes, the trachea will lose its strength and cave in,
causing serious breathing problems with the Pom! This may sometimes happen for no apparent
reason. However, this can also happen
because of a dog collar! The Pomeranian
is a very fragile dog. Yes, sometimes
they seem strong while they are jumping around and bouncing on the bed!
However, the neck of the Pomeranian is small,
as you know. If a Pom has a collar on
and is connected to a leash, if that dog runs or jumps and the leash stops them
as they are lunging forward, this can cause the trachea to be severely
damaged. How can you prevent this a collapsed
trachea? It may be best to only put a
collar on your Pom only when you are talking him or her outside for a walk or to
eliminate. As an alternative, you may
wish to use a harness instead of a collar, which will completely eliminate this
as one of the causes. Many toy dog
breeds are walked with little harnesses for this very reason!
If this does happen to your dog, treatment varies but is always necessary in order for your Pomeranian to be able to breath. Mediation can be given to try and help open the airways. Coughing often is a symptom of this, therefore cough medication may be given. A Pomeranian with a collapsed trachea must never wear a collar again, a harness must be worn as the alternative. Surgery is necessary in severe cases.
Distichiasis - An Eyelash IssueThis is a Pomeranian health issue in which the dog’s small eyelashes grow out of place; often poking into the dog’s eye or eyes. This should be treated right away, as prolonged irritation of the lash into the Pom’s eye can actually cause a tear on the dog’s eye. You will suspect that your Pomeranian has this health issue if your dog:
- Squints
- Tries to rub the eye with his paws
- The dogs’ eye may look irritated, red and/or swollen
Entropion - An Eyelid Condition
This is a health condition when the dog’s eyelid edge rolls inward. This can happen at any age. More often than not, this happens to the dog’s lower eyelids. What causes this? Sometimes the Pom’s eye itself moves out of place, causing the lid to roll inward, sometimes an injury or infection causes this. If you suspect this health issues with your Pomeranian, look for:
Your veterinarian will be able to make a diagnosis with a thorough eye exam. However, it is recommended that treatment is preformed by a canine optometrist specialist. Treatment will vary according to the severity. With puppies, the eyelid may be “tacked”, which means that staples will be placed to hold the lid in the correct place. This works best with Pomeranian puppies because they grow so fast. They may outgrow the entropion. With older dogs, surgery is often done to remove a bit of skin from the dog’s eyelid. In all cases, antibiotics are given.
Hypoglycemia
This is an often sudden drop in blood sugar levels and can be very dangerous and sometimes fatal. This most commonly happens to puppies under the age of 3 months old. The signs can come on quickly:
Luxating Patella – A Health Issue Affecting the Knee Joint
This is found most among small breed dogs, such as the Pomeranian. This is a condition of the dog’s kneecap. This can occur because of a malformation of the bone or from an injury. The dog may show symptoms on and off; however without treatment, this health issue usually gets worse and worse.
The kneecap of the dog actually moves out of place. Sometimes, it will become stuck out of place…for 10 minutes or for an hour. Only when the knee cap is sliding out of place, the dog will show the signs. Oddly, once out of place, the pain goes away. When this happens, your Pomeranian will:
Let out a loud yelp of pain
The leg will appear to be frozen, held up in the air, as the dog is unable to move it
Limping once the initial move of the knee cap is done and the dog does not feel it any more
The treatment for this canine health issue affecting small breed dogs is surgery. Varying procedures are done…all end with the 1 goal of fitting the kneecap into place properly where it will not slide out again. If left untreated, the dog’s knee cap will slide out more and more often, sometimes to the point of a dog not being able to walk at all.
Pituitary Dwarfism
This is a disease very common to small breed dogs. This happens when the dog’s body is unable to produce proper amounts of growth hormones. Several difference issues are thought to cause this, including infection canine disease, cysts in the dog’s glands and/or tumors.
The growth hormones not only affect the growth of a dog, they also control the condition of the dog’s fur, bones and teeth.
Pom puppies with this inherited canine disease will not grow to the proper size. Teeth will remain very tiny. A Pomeranian with Pituitary Dwarfism will usually not lose their puppy coat, if they do, the adult coat will not grow in thick and long. Sadly, the lifespan of the dog will be decreased. Treatments are still being developed. Currently the only treatment has found limited success: human growth hormones. Be aware that this is considered to be an expensive treatment.
Seizures
A Pomeranian may be born with a seizure condition or may develop one as the dog grows older. When a Pom has their 1st siezure this can scare the shoes right off of the owner! Learn all of the details about the most common type of Pomeranian seizure here.
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This is a health condition when the dog’s eyelid edge rolls inward. This can happen at any age. More often than not, this happens to the dog’s lower eyelids. What causes this? Sometimes the Pom’s eye itself moves out of place, causing the lid to roll inward, sometimes an injury or infection causes this. If you suspect this health issues with your Pomeranian, look for:
- Excessive tearing
- Squinting
- Your dog will try to rub the eye with his paws
- A thick mucus-like discharge will come from the eye
- You will actually see the lid rolling back
- Excessive wetness on the fur around the eye
Your veterinarian will be able to make a diagnosis with a thorough eye exam. However, it is recommended that treatment is preformed by a canine optometrist specialist. Treatment will vary according to the severity. With puppies, the eyelid may be “tacked”, which means that staples will be placed to hold the lid in the correct place. This works best with Pomeranian puppies because they grow so fast. They may outgrow the entropion. With older dogs, surgery is often done to remove a bit of skin from the dog’s eyelid. In all cases, antibiotics are given.
Hypoglycemia
This is an often sudden drop in blood sugar levels and can be very dangerous and sometimes fatal. This most commonly happens to puppies under the age of 3 months old. The signs can come on quickly:
- Weakness
- Loss of appetite
- Wobbly when walking, incoordination
- Trembling, shaking
- Twitching of the muscles
- Seizure and coma in the toward the final stage, which can happen within just hours.
Those with a very young puppy should always have Karo syrup in the home and this should be given to the puppy immediately after noticing the symptoms. You may also rub honey onto the puppy's gums . The puppy should then immediately be taken to the veterinarian or animal hospital.
Luxating Patella – A Health Issue Affecting the Knee Joint
This is found most among small breed dogs, such as the Pomeranian. This is a condition of the dog’s kneecap. This can occur because of a malformation of the bone or from an injury. The dog may show symptoms on and off; however without treatment, this health issue usually gets worse and worse.
The kneecap of the dog actually moves out of place. Sometimes, it will become stuck out of place…for 10 minutes or for an hour. Only when the knee cap is sliding out of place, the dog will show the signs. Oddly, once out of place, the pain goes away. When this happens, your Pomeranian will:
Let out a loud yelp of pain
The leg will appear to be frozen, held up in the air, as the dog is unable to move it
Limping once the initial move of the knee cap is done and the dog does not feel it any more
The treatment for this canine health issue affecting small breed dogs is surgery. Varying procedures are done…all end with the 1 goal of fitting the kneecap into place properly where it will not slide out again. If left untreated, the dog’s knee cap will slide out more and more often, sometimes to the point of a dog not being able to walk at all.
Pituitary Dwarfism
This is a disease very common to small breed dogs. This happens when the dog’s body is unable to produce proper amounts of growth hormones. Several difference issues are thought to cause this, including infection canine disease, cysts in the dog’s glands and/or tumors.
The growth hormones not only affect the growth of a dog, they also control the condition of the dog’s fur, bones and teeth.
Pom puppies with this inherited canine disease will not grow to the proper size. Teeth will remain very tiny. A Pomeranian with Pituitary Dwarfism will usually not lose their puppy coat, if they do, the adult coat will not grow in thick and long. Sadly, the lifespan of the dog will be decreased. Treatments are still being developed. Currently the only treatment has found limited success: human growth hormones. Be aware that this is considered to be an expensive treatment.
Seizures
A Pomeranian may be born with a seizure condition or may develop one as the dog grows older. When a Pom has their 1st siezure this can scare the shoes right off of the owner! Learn all of the details about the most common type of Pomeranian seizure here.
Having All of the Needed Knowledge
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