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HEALTH ISSUES OF POMERANIANS
very rare but true!
Like any other breed, the Pomeranian encounters certain health
conditions more than others. Some Pomeranians will retain their
puppy teeth, some may go lame or develop thyroid problems,
We list these conditions because they are particular to the
breed. One need not be overly concerned as these conditions
are rare.
Hypoglycemia:
This sudden drop in blood glucose levels appears more in
toy breeds. And usually occurs in very young pups, but can
also occur to older, stressed out Pomeranians. The symptoms
are sudden collapse, weakness, tremors, and sometimes one
eighth inch bead of Nutrical on the gums of
any dog displaying these symptoms.
Patella Luxation:
A condition in which the stifle (kneecap) slips out of
its groove. It is usually an inherited disorder but can also be
caused by an injury. The degree of luxation varies from mild, that
barely affects the dog to severe that requires surgery. Don't let
the diagnosis of patella luxation discourage you as the majority of
poms with this condition live normal lives, and if the condition is
severe surgery will take care of the problem. Symptoms: In mild
cases the foot of the affected leg toes in, and the hock points
out. When the knee pops out, the dog will stretch his rear leg
along his side, with his paw pointing toward his nose, and he will
experience considerable pain. Take your Pom to the vet and ask
them to show you how to put the knee back in place. Please
note that for the good of the breed, a dog with patella
luxation should not be bred.
Baby Teeth:
Common to toy breeds, some Poms will get two rows of
teeth. The row of puppy teeth should be extracted as this
extras set can throw off the bite. Puppies should be given chew
toys which help loosen the baby teeth. Unless you are showing
the dog it is better to wait before having them extracted as they
usually fall out on there own.
COCCIDIA/GIARDIA...LINK TO: CLICK HERE
Skyline Poms 2008
very rare but true!
Like any other breed, the Pomeranian encounters certain health
conditions more than others. Some Pomeranians will retain their
puppy teeth, some may go lame or develop thyroid problems,
We list these conditions because they are particular to the
breed. One need not be overly concerned as these conditions
are rare.
Hypoglycemia:
This sudden drop in blood glucose levels appears more in
toy breeds. And usually occurs in very young pups, but can
also occur to older, stressed out Pomeranians. The symptoms
are sudden collapse, weakness, tremors, and sometimes one
eighth inch bead of Nutrical on the gums of
any dog displaying these symptoms.
Patella Luxation:
A condition in which the stifle (kneecap) slips out of
its groove. It is usually an inherited disorder but can also be
caused by an injury. The degree of luxation varies from mild, that
barely affects the dog to severe that requires surgery. Don't let
the diagnosis of patella luxation discourage you as the majority of
poms with this condition live normal lives, and if the condition is
severe surgery will take care of the problem. Symptoms: In mild
cases the foot of the affected leg toes in, and the hock points
out. When the knee pops out, the dog will stretch his rear leg
along his side, with his paw pointing toward his nose, and he will
experience considerable pain. Take your Pom to the vet and ask
them to show you how to put the knee back in place. Please
note that for the good of the breed, a dog with patella
luxation should not be bred.
Baby Teeth:
Common to toy breeds, some Poms will get two rows of
teeth. The row of puppy teeth should be extracted as this
extras set can throw off the bite. Puppies should be given chew
toys which help loosen the baby teeth. Unless you are showing
the dog it is better to wait before having them extracted as they
usually fall out on there own.
COCCIDIA/GIARDIA...LINK TO: CLICK HERE
Skyline Poms 2008
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