Tips For Keeping Your Pomeranian Happy And Healthy

Owning a Pomeranian can be fun, but can also add a lot of responsibilities to your life. When you become a Pom owner, it’s up to to do everything in your power to make your pet's life a happy one with proper care, a safe environment and lots of love! If this sounds like a big commitment – it is! But rest assured, the rewards of pet ownership far outweigh the work you have to put into it.

The first step in providing a good life for your pet and making sure your Pomeranian has all the tools he needs to stay safe is to give him obedience training. A dog that is not properly trained will be a nuisance to others, while one that has the appropriate obedience training is a pleasure to be around. Many a dog has been considered a “bad” pet when all he really needed was the owner to take the time out to train him properly.

A properly trained dog will be a safer dog. If your dog is properly trained, then you will be able to call him back to you should he be heading towards a dangerous situation. A well trained Pomeranian Will be well behaved around strangers and the family – an obedient companion. Plus the training process can help define you as the master and act as a bonding experience for you and your pet. You can train a dog on your own, or you can join an obedience training class and get instruction from professionals.

The Pom is an active dog who is intelligent courageous and a loyal companion. The Pomeranian may not interact well with small children and due to its small size can suffer abuse from children .The Pomeranian can make a good watch dog but can become to yappy if you do not train him to avoid excessive braking. The Pom may be hard to housebreak but are very smart and can be trained very quickly.

You want to make sure your pet is as healthy as can be and part of Pomeranian ownership is to make sure you get the proper veterinary care for your dog. A yearly check up is a must and he should have all his vaccinations kept up to date. If you notice a difference in your Pomeranians behavior schedule a vet appointment right away. Animals often don’t show when they are sick, so any changes in diet, eliminations or general mood is a reason to get him checked out. Have your Pomeranian neutered or spayed - they WILL be much happier.

Providing a safe environment for your Pomeranian is up to you as the pet owner. Make sure there are no sharp things or broken glass, nails, pins etc… that your pup could hurt himself on. Everyone in the family should know not to leave the door open so that your dog can run out in the street. Refrain from feeding your Pomeranian “people” food as some of it can be harmful to them. Chocolate, for example, can even be deadly!

Grooming your Pomeranian can help your pet look and feel his best. Make sure your dog has trimmed nails, clean ears and a brushed coat. Proper dental care is the most important grooming task you can do for your Pomeranian. Bad dental care for dogs can have much more serious affects than just bad breath. Bacteria can build up inside his mouth, aside from the pain of rotting teeth, the bacteria can migrate throughout the dogs system and cause some serious health problems. Brushing every other day is recommended!

Finally, you need to have a plan in case something goes wrong. If there is a fire, floor or other type of emergency, your dog probably can’t get himself out of the house so a member of your family must take that responsibility. It’s also a good idea to have a neighbor or friend that can take your pet on short notice should you be called away in an emergency.

Adopting a Pomeranian into your family you make a commitment to provide for this dog for life. Some Pomeranians can live for 15 years with good care – hopefully yours will live at least that long and the rewards you get from the loyal companionship of your pet will far outweigh the commitment you make to his health.

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