Keeping your pomeranian puppy healthy.

Pomeranians are very delicate dogs, so it is important to practice preventive measures to keep your poms in tip top shape. It is so sad to lose a dog at such a young age, believe us as we have experienced some very sad losses ourselves and each loss taught us to become more health conscious with our dogs.

First of all- Have a good veterinarian you can trust. TRUST, as in you can trust your dog's life in his/her hands and that the vet you choose have genuine love for animals. Make sure that your vet can attend to you in emergencies and holidays. You also need to have a good back up vet/s in case of absence.

A good vet is an essential, as we have lost few of our dogs due to vet mishandling.
We recommend the senior vets in VETS IN PRACTICE, they are truly the best.

Vets in Practice:
148 San Francisco St., Plainview, Mandaluyong. Tel: 533 7965

Second is Nutrition- Never underestimate proper nutrition especially in small dogs who are likely to experience Hypoglycemia. For puppies we feed them 3x a day and for adults 2x a day.
It is important that they EAT well. (you have to hand feed picky eaters). and that they drink adequate amount of water through out the day( fresh, clean purified water should be available at all times) (If your dog is still being difficult and not drinking water you should try using a syringe to make them drink). A good brand of dog food is important, never use cheap dog food that are packed with fillers. Invest well in your dog's nutrition. We recommend Go! Natural dog food, Solid Gold, Canidae (We alternate these brands but mainly use Go! Natural Can be bought at www.exclusivepet.multiply.com). It is important to give proper supplements and vitamins to your dogs, we recommend Nutri-cal(Tomlyn), & Nature Farmacy products(USA)

Third is Cleanliness- Keep your pet in a very a clean environment and a well ventilated area, free of pests, free of waste. Make sure his sleeping area is always clean. Make sure his food and water bowl are always clean. Make sure also that food storage is clean and free of pests.If you have a kennel, make sure your kennel area is cleaned well everyday. We recommend cleaning products that are natural without the chemicals, Disinfectants like bleach, Lysol etc. can do more harm than good, Here is what we use:LINK

Fourth is Making sure- Don't take young puppies (2 mos-6 mos) out at home. Don't take them to crowded dirty places where they can pick up diseases. Don't take them to places where there are many dogs but if you do make sure that your dog is very healthy (and has a stable immune system). For socialization purposes it's better to set-up a play date with a friend who you know and are sure that their pets are clean and healthy. If you have visitors wanting to touch your puppy make sure their hands are clean and let them use rubbing alcohol before touching your puppy.

Fifth is awareness- Always be aware of your dogs. Know your pet well enought that when you see signs that he isn't feeling well--you know pronto. Know the signs if your pet is weak. Signs to look out for is being lethargic(weak), not wanting to eat/drink, fever, diarrhea, constipation, fever(hot to feel), blood in poop, coughing. Always ask for Vet's advice when you feel your pet isn't feeling well and if it's serious bring your pet to the clinic ASAP.

Questions about Pomeranians?
E-mail us: chicopoms@yahoo.com
We'll try our best to help!