Pomeranian Health

Whether you are buying a Pomeranian puppy for a pet or with hopes of someday walking in the show ring, you have to be cautious. Because of the popularity of these miniature dogs, unscrupulous breeders have been selling inferior dogs, puppies with inherited diseases and crossbreeds. Generally you should be prepared to spend a lot of money if you are after a dog with a number of champions in his bloodlines.

With the proper series of inoculations, your Pomeranian will be almost completely protected against the following canine diseases: rabies, distemper, hepatitis and leptospirosis. Respiratory diseases may affect the Pomeranian dog or puppy.

In general, a dog will lick his cuts and wounds and they'll heal. If he swallows anything harmful, chances are he'll throw it up. But it will make you feel better to help him if he's hurt, so treat his wounds as you would your own. Wash out the dirt and apply an antiseptic or ointment. You can tape up his nails to keep him from scratching, or make a "bootie" for his paws.

It happens because he is forced to live in a human rather than a natural doggy environment. Being subjected to a draft or cold after a bath, sleeping near the air conditioner or in the path of air from a fan can cause one of these respiratory ailments: coughs, colds, bronchitis, pneumonia. The signs are similar to those in humans. However, the germs of these diseases are different and do not affect both dogs and humans so they cannot catch them from each other. Keep the puppy warm, quiet, well fed. Your vet has antibiotics and other remedies to help the puppy fight back. See if he doesn't overexercise himself.

SKIN PROBLEMS: It may be difficult to spot skin problems on your long-haired Pomeranian, but any persistent scratching indicate an irritation. Whenever you groom him, look for the reddish spots that may indicate eczema or some rash or fungus infection. Rather than self-treatment, take him to the vet as some of the conditions may be difficult to eradicate and can cause permanent harm to his coat.

For more information about most common inherited diseases and health diorders in Pomeranian dogs read Pomeranian Health Problems

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