Dog Grooming – Pomeranian Guide

Dog Grooming – Pomeranian Guide

Grooming your Pomeranian is a good way to bond with your pet as well as keep him looking and feeling good! Although most people think of haircuts when they think about grooming, good dog grooming practices also include taking care of the eyes, feet and teeth.

When dog grooming your Pomeranian, it is probably best to leave the hair cut part to a professional groomer. Some popular Pomeranian haircuts include the lion cut which is full in the front from the shoulders up and shaved in the back (your Pom looks like a miniature lion when groomed like this!), the regular cut which leaves the fur long and silky and a shaved cut which can hav many variations but consists of shaving down the fur on the body to any desired length.

Aside from the haircut, however, there are many other dog grooming tasks you can perform on your Pom at home each day.

Teeth

It is important that your pet get good dental care. Pomeranians are prone to tooth loss and bacteria build up. If the bacteria is allowed to run unchecked, this can cause problems with your pets overall health. Luckily, maintaining good dental health is easy! Simply buy an enzymatic toothpaste that fights bacteria (your vet can recommend a good brand) and a small tooth brush (I use the one that has a loop that fits on my finger). Try to brush your dogs teeth every day. Have your vet do a dental exam once a year and scaling if necessary.

Fur

Brushing your Pomeranian every day is a good way to bond with your pet as well as insure his coat is healthy and looks good. Poms have a double coat that can easily become matted so brushing is necessary. A once a week – or every couple of weeks – bath is a nice way to keep your Pom smelling and looking good! Don’t forget to groom around his paws and tail area as well as clip his nails.

Eyes

Like most small dogs, Poms can have a buildup of discharge from their eyes that can cause a lumpy mess. This buildup can stain the fur and, although my Pom’s never said anything, I’m sure it must be uncomfortable. To avoid this mess, simply clean the eye area each day with a Q-tip. Be sure not to get too close to the eye as you don’t want to accidentally poke your pet in the eye!

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