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"Let our puppies leave an impression on your heart"
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Getting
ready to bring your new Pomeranian puppy home |
Adding
a new puppy to your family can be one of the most rewarding
experiences you will have. Most new owners have lots of
questions about what they should know and what they should
buy before bringing their new bundle of joy home.
We have complied a list of important information along
with products we use or recommend to make the process
of bringing home baby a little easier. The product links
will take you to Amazon to make shopping a breeze. Some
items such as the puppy food we feed are also available
at large pet stores.
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While
in our care your Pomeranian puppy has been fed Purina
Pro Plan Focus Puppy Toy Breed Chicken & Rice Formula
dry dog food
We free
feed our puppies meaning we keep the food out and available
all the time.
DO
NOT switch your puppy to another brand of food
abruptly. If a change of food is required, wait at least
2 weeks after your new puppy has arrived into your home.
Upon switching mix the old
brand with your new brand for at least a week,
gradually increasing the amount of the new brand until
the switch is made.
If you choose to switch to a different brand make sure
and READ THE INGREDIENTS LABEL!!! Many inferior and
some high end dog foods are loaded with ingredients
you don't want your dog eating! Make sure you know what
the ingredients are on the ingredient list. Dogs are
omnivores and are designed to eat a balanced diet which
can include corn or vegetable produts but their main
diet should be meat based. Know what kind of meat you
are getting, if they don't tell you what kind of animal
the meat came from it could be anything. High quality
dog food will typically have lamb, chicken or beef or
salmon as their main ingredient. Chicken or lamb tends
to be easier to digest. Most low end
and even name brand dog food is mostly corn and other
bi-products. Your new Pomeranian needs the maximum nutrition
available. Never feed a generic brand food or one that
does not bear the AAFCO
(Association of American Feed Control Officials)
seal of approval.
Raw and homemade diets have
gained some popularity and can have their place for
adult dogs. However, raw diets fed improperly can cause
severe complications especially with a growing puppy.
Calcium deficiencies and imbalance nutrition along with
lack of vitamins and minerals can cause permanent damage
to a growing puppy. Additionally, the risk of Salmonella
infection from consuming raw meats is a real danger.
We do NOT recommend feeding raw or homemade diets to
your puppy unless specifically instructed to do so by
a licensed vet.
Commercially prepared dog foods have been formulated
to provide optimum nutrition for your new puppy. You
only have one chance to grow your puppy into a healthy
adult. Don't take any chances on inferior dog food!
Loose bowels are the first sign that the new
food is not being tolerated well. Consult your vet for
their recommended treatment plan.
When
your new puppy arrives home, make sure is actually EATING
its food! Your Pom should eat small amounts of food
throughout the day and take frequent rest periods. It
is also important to provide a quiet, out of the way
place where your Pomeranian can rest. Make sure not
to overtire a small dog and watch your Pomeranian closely
if it has not been eating like it should.
Canned food has its place and it valuable to have on
hand in case your puppy isn't eating. We use Royal
Canin Puppy canned food. However, we do not
recommend feeding an entire diet of canned food because
it can have detrimental effects on the health of Pomeranian's
teeth. Toy dog breeds are known to have a high incidence
of dental disease. If you must feed a soft food long
term, make sure your Pom has regular veterinary dental
care, brush its teeth daily and provide plenty of chew
toys.
Occasionally we have a puppy with special dietary requirements.
If your puppy has been eating a specialized diet while
in our care we will provide you with more detailed information
on the care of your new puppy.
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Provide
your Pomeranian with clean water at all times. We recommend
using only stainless
steel or ceramic
water bowls. Plastic can harbor bacteria. Change and clean
water bowls daily. |
We
do not feed our puppies treats because some new owners
don't prefer to give treats to their dogs. Our adults
love Bil-Jac
Little-Jacs training treats. They are soft,
very small and irresistible! Treats are very beneficial
for training and encouraging good behavior. However, do
not give your Pom too many treats as this could cause
it to go off its food. An occasional tidbit is ok especially
during training. Do not make it a habit of constant treats
or people food. Treats and table scraps are not formulated
for optimum nutrition but are to be used a special "treat".
Table scraps usually contain way too much salt, sugar
and preservatives to be healthy for a dog. |
Before your puppy comes home prepare
a safe and friendly environment by making sure your
house is "puppy proofed". This is similar
to how you would "child proof" a home. Look
at your house from a puppy's point of view and remove
any hazardous items. Make sure all poisonous household
items are securely stored out of puppy’s reach especially
poisonous plants. Keep all electrical cords out of reach
of teething puppies. Place safety
gates across balcony's or unsafe areas.
Have a place designated for your puppy to sleep, eat
and potty. Puppies need to be put in a safe place when
you are not able to directly supervise them. Never
leave a young pomeranian puppy outside in your yard
unsupervised. Tiny puppies can fit through the smallest
of spaces in a fence and be lost.
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Toys
are also very necessary for puppies when they are teething.
If they don't have toys to chew on they will find something
else!
Play is also an important part of bonding with your new
baby. Choose a variety of toys such as stuffed animal
types, squeaky, plastic
chews, balls
etc. Rotate toys throughout the day so there is always
a "new" toy to play with or teach your puppy
to put his own toys away in the dog
toy box. Regularly check toys for excessive wear.
Immediately discard any damaged toys. Remember, any toy
that can fit entirely in your puppy's mouth is a choking
hazard and should not be used.
Long skinny rawhide
chews are great for Pomeranians with small
mouths. These seem to be the only ones that small dogs
can get all the way to their back teeth. Always supervise
your dog while they are chewing on rawhide especially
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Pomeranians
are known for their beautiful coats. With a few simple
grooming tools and a little elbow grease a few times a
week you can keep your puppy looking beautiful. First
lightly spray a little Magic
Touch grooming spray over the coat then brush against
the direction of the hair. The spray will prevent hair
breakage and repels dirt.
Your most important grooming tool to keep your Pomeranian's
hair beautiful is a slicker
brush. We really love
self cleaning slicker brushes.
With the push of a button all the hair is quickly cleaned
off the brush. This makes regular grooming so much quicker
and easier.
An undercoat
rake is very useful during spring shedding
season. It will make quick work of removing your Pom's
shed undercoat.
Don't let it's name fool you,
we don't use a flea
comb for fleas. It is most useful to use
on the fine hair right behind the ears or used on legs
to remove yard debris. It's super fine teeth do a better
job than anything we have found.
A stainless
steel comb is useful as a finishing touch
around the long mane hair and the tail.
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Pomeranians
only require occasional baths. It is recommended to bathe
your pet Pomeranian no more than once or twice a month.
Bathing can dry out sensitive skin by removing the naturally
occurring oils from the skin. However, if your puppy loves
to play in the mud or enjoys everything dirty and smelly
outdoors then, by all means, get them clean!
We use Crown Royale products for all our grooming needs.
They are professional products specifically designed for
different coat textures. Pomeranians use formula #3. They
are very concentrated so you only need a small amount.
We have only found them for purchase at dog shows or on
Amazon.
Pomeranians
are small so it is easy to bath them right in the kitchen
sink. Have your supplies ready so you don't have to
set down a "wet mop" of live Pom hair while
you go look for a towel. Never leave your puppy unattended
during bathing.
First use Crown
Royal Bioivite Shampoo #3, lather and work
in the coat, rinse, if needed condition with Crown
Royale Condition plus, or finish off with
Magic
Touch Grooming spray. Towel dry then brush
and blow dry.
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We regularly
trim our puppies nails with a human
fingernail trimmers starting when they are
babies so they will be accustomed to this necessary treatment.
If you continue to regularly handle their feet and trim
their nails they will continue to be receptive. As adults
a regular dog
nail trimmer is necessary. We prefer the smaller
versions sometimes marketed for cats. The jaws are
smaller and easier to use on small Pomeranian toenails.
You may also want to try a dog nail
grinder. These cordless
dremel power tools especially
designed for pets have a spinning head which grinds the
toenail smooth like a nail file. Most Poms can be quickly
conditioned to having their nails cared for with a grinder.
If you are unsure about trimming your own dog's toenails
talk to your groomer or vet for some instruction on this
easy but necessary procedure. Always make sure and have
some styptic
powder on hand just in case you cut the nail
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While in our care all
puppies will receive at least the first two sets of
puppy vaccinations and be regularly preventively treated
for internal parasites. Depending on the age of the
puppy when it travels it may also have received additional
vaccinations.
Each puppy is sent home
with a detailed health record including the dates and
types of vaccines and wormers that have been administered
to your puppy. Please take a copy of this record to
your vet at your first puppy check so they can recommend
a future vaccination and worming schedule.
All puppies will be seen by a
licensed veterinarian and will have a vet health certificate
prior to shipping. In order to receive this health certificate,
we will need your legal name, physical address and cell
number as these items are necessary for the health certificate.
There are many puppy diseases and parasites out in the
world that a young puppy is susceptible to. They can
be picked up anywhere. Many of which such as parvo can
even be brought in on the soles of your shoes! Until
your puppy has received ALL booster vaccinations at
16 weeks old, NEVER set a young puppy down on the ground
or on a counter top in public especially places such
as dog parks or pet stores. Avoid those all together.
Your own back yard is fine as long as strange and/or
unvaccinated dogs do not have access to it. Your own
or your friends vaccinated dogs are also fine. Never
let strangers handle your puppy. Do not let your puppy
have contact with strangers dogs.
Once all vaccination boosters
have been completed at 16 weeks old you are relatively
safe to enjoy exploring the country with your puppy.
But remember, even vaccinated dogs are susceptible to
certain diseases and parasites, make sure to follow
your vet's recommendations to limit their risk. 
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Fleas, ticks and mosquito's
are everywhere. They are especially troublesome to dogs.
Their bites are not only uncomfortable but can harbor
disease. Mosquito's are especially problematic because
they transmit deadly heart worms. There are many products
available to control external parasites. Products such
as K9
Advantix II are available over the counter
to help fight your battle against the bugs.
Along with repelling fleas, ticks and Mosquito's it
is very important to use a monthly heart worm preventive
treatment to keep heart worms from infecting your dog.
We use Revolution brand product monthly on all of our
adults. This product controls a variety of internal
and external parasites and most importantly protects
against heartworms. Revolution, along with any other
product to control heart worms is only available via
prescription from your vet. Consult with your vet for
a preventive internal worming plan to keep your new
Pomeranian healthy.
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Just
like people, the best way to travel is on a plane. Most
of our puppies arrive to their new homes on an airplane.
Air transportation is the fastest and safest way for
you to receive you new Pomeranian. We ship mostly via
United Airlines. If your airport does not offer service
by United then we may be able to use other airlines
such as Delta or American. Dogs are transported in special
pet cargo sections of the plane in a pressurized and
climate controlled area separate from the baggage.
We make all the necessary reservations and obtain all
the travel documents for your puppy's flight. After
we have received a flight confirmation back from the
airlines we will email you the confirmation information
including all the necessary details of your pet's flight
times, airport pickup location etc. All you need to
do is pick up your puppy at the airport.
Your
new puppy will arrive in a new airline approved hard
sided plastic shipping crate. The interior is loaded
with shredded paper and has plenty of room to move around.
Food and water are also inside the crate during travel.
This crate is yours to keep and can be very useful on
future trips to your vet or for other travel. On top
you will find a packet with your health documents and
a small amount of food. Airline security regulations
prohibit us from placing anything else such as leashes,
blankets or toys inside the crate
We strive
to book the shortest and most direct flight so as to
limit travel time for your new puppy. However, even
on the shortest of flights, sometimes turbulence in
travel can cause "accidents" so your new Pomeranian
may have soiled on itself. Come prepared with some paper
towels and wet wipes just in case.
Your
new puppy should arrive happy and excited to see it's
new family but remember it has already had a long day
of travel so try and limit it's excitement for the first
24 hours so it can rest. With all new puppies watch
them closely to make sure they continue to eat and drink
regularly. The new sights and smells of it's whole new
world can be overwhelming. Now is a great time to start
bonding with your new family member. Hugs and warm laps
are comforting.
If you are purchasing a tiny tea-cup Pomeranian MAKE
SURE YOU HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND OUR SECTION ON HYPOGLYCEMIA!!!
With very tiny puppies administer Nutri-Cal
immediately upon
your arrival to the airport and several times a day
for the first few days.
Do you
like to travel or ready for a weekend away? If so you
are always welcome to fly in and pick up your puppy
in person. Most commercial airlines accept small dogs
as carry on traveling with passengers. Our airport,
Springfield-Branson national airport services: United,
Delta, American and Allegiant. Special reservations,
carry-on pet carriers and extra fees are required when
traveling with a pet. Contact your airline for more
information. We are happy to meet you at the airport
just outside of security with your puppy.
If you have a private jet or small plane we are also
able to accommodate meeting you at their respective
nearby airports.
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Hypoglycemia
(low blood sugar) |
Hypoglycemia
is the medical term for low blood sugar. A Hypoglycemic
attack is somewhat similar to human diabetic low blood
sugar attack. Because of the Pomeranians small size
and high-energy requirements, the Pom just like all
toy breeds is predisposed to episodes of hypoglycemia
or low blood sugar. This is of special concern in the
very small, tea-cup or pocket Pomeranians especially
during times of illness or stress. Stress can be caused
by entering a new environment (such as changing homes),
during traveling, change of diet or any major change
in the Poms daily routine. Hypoglycemia can occur at
any time of the day but tends to occur at night or very
early morning hours. Hypoglycemia can be recognized
by a dog or puppy suddenly becoming weak, listless,
and confused or unaware of its surroundings. The Pomeranian
may be unable to walk without stumbling or may not be
able to stand up at all. The gums will appear pale and
the eyes will look dazed. As symptoms progress untreated,
the Pom may go into convulsions, seizures, and coma
followed by death. Repetitive late stage hypoglycemia
episodes can lead to brain damage or sudden death. Hypoglycemia
progresses quickly so it is vital that all toy breed
owners be familiar with it symptoms. At the first signs
of Hypoglycemia, you MUST administer some form of sugar. Nutri-Cal
is the most popular form of glucose used. We recommend
that ALL new Pomeranian owners buy a tube of Nutri-Cal
to have on hand in case of emergencies. THIS COULD SAVE
YOUR POMERANIANS LIFE!!! If you find your Pom in a Hypoglycemic
attack administer Nutri-Cal IMEDIATELY DO NOT TAKE THE
TIME TO CALL THE VET FIRST!!! If the Pom is unconscious,
immediately rub the glucose (Nutri-cal, Karo syrup,
even pancake syrup) on it gums and under it’s tongue.
Let us repeat DO NOT TAKE THE TIME TO CALL YOUR VET
UNTIL AFTER administering some form
of glucose. The Pomeranian should respond quickly to
treatment, especially when glucose is administered in
the early stages of an attack. Even if your Pom appears
fine after receiving the glucose, it is important that
you contact your vet as complications can occur. After
your dog has sufficiently recovered from the attack
it is important to offer your Pom some high protein,
easily digested food. Canned
puppy food is great for this or you can use
cooked chicken, or meat baby food.
We recommend monitoring your puppy for at least 30 minutes
after a hypoglycemic attack. Hypoglycemia is usually
preventable. Provide your Pomeranian with high quality
food and water at all times. Also make sure they are
actually EATING their food!
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