| The Pom is a little dog with a big personality! This tiny | | | | day. Have your vet do a dental exam once a year |
| fluffy creature has a wedge shaped head and looks | | | | and scaling if necessary. |
| like a little fox. With it's bright eyes, it seems like it is | | | | Fur |
| always smiling and willing to please. It is intelligent and | | | | Brushing your Pomeranian every day is a good way |
| eager to learn, but a firm hand must be applied or | | | | to bond with your pet as well as insure his coat is |
| this little darling can become yippy and demanding. | | | | healthy and looks good. Poms have a double coat |
| Along with all this cuteness and fluff, however, go | | | | that can easily become matted so brushing is |
| some special grooming needs. While not excessively | | | | necessary. A once a week - or every couple of |
| demanding, the Pomeranian does require some daily | | | | weeks - bath is a nice way to keep your Pom |
| attention which you can use as a great excuse to | | | | smelling and looking good! Don't forget to groom |
| bond with your pet! | | | | around his paws and tail area as well as clip his nails. |
| Teeth | | | | Eyes |
| It is important that your pet get good dental care. | | | | Like most small dogs, Poms can have a buildup of |
| Pomeranians are prone to tooth loss and bacteria | | | | discharge from their eyes that can cause a lumpy |
| build up. If the bacteria is allowed to run unchecked, | | | | mess. This buildup can stain the fur and, although my |
| this can cause problems with your pets overall health. | | | | Pom's never said anything, I'm sure it must be |
| Luckily, maintaining good dental health is easy! Simply | | | | uncomfortable. To avoid this mess, simply clean the |
| buy an enzymatic toothpaste that fights bacteria | | | | eye area each day with a Q-tip. Be sure not to get |
| (your vet can recommend a good brand) and a small | | | | too close to the eye as you don't want to |
| tooth brush (I use the one that has a loop that fits | | | | accidentally poke your pet in the eye! |
| on my finger). Try to brush your dogs teeth every | | | | |