Living Bible
First and foremost, like any other dog, they should never have chocolate and certain house plants are poisonous to them also. I just recently found out that in addition to that, grapes and raisins can cause fatal renal failure.
There are books available at pet stores and libraries. Articles on-line may also be helpful. We encourage you to familiarize yourself with the Pom breed. Here are just a few things that will help you with your little Pom.
Poms are usually healthy and hardy little dogs. But they are at a disadvantage around small children. Children may not understand how to or have the physical maturity to properly hold and handle a Pomeranian, especially a puppy. Poms seem to know this instinctively and prefer older children and adults. Poms and small children can be accidently hazardous to each other and need close careful supervision at all times. Puppies are not stuffed animials or toys.
Poms should not be tied out by a collar and leash or chain. They may frantically pull against the leash and collapse their larynx which can be fatal.
Poms are descended from sled dogs and other cold weather dogs. Although common sense care should be taken in cold wheather, Poms do tolerate the cold of winter better than the heat of summer. Our Poms love to play in the snow. It is extremely important to have water and shade available during the summer months if your Pom will be outside. Better yet, let them play early and late, but rest inside during the heat of the day in the really hot summer months.
Pom puppies under twelve weeks of age can sometimes have trouble with hypoglycemia. Care must be taken to prevent this. Especially in the first few days in a new home, they may become suddenly dangerously tired and listless. Putting a little sugar in their drinking water helps prevent this problem. Also limiting play to just a few minutes at a time, putting puppy down for frequent naps in a safe place away from the noise and hustle of the house is a good idea. Baby animals need a lot of rest and sleep, just like human babies. Also, supplementing their dry food with a product like Nutrical can help insure that they stay healthy and out of danger.
Poms have been known to have potentially lethal reactions to the Lepto virus vaccine. For this reason we use a vaccine without the Lepto in it for our little babies. It is important that this vaccine be avoided in subsequent booster shots. Our guarantee does not and will not cover any adverse reaction to any vaccines or medications administered to your new little friend by your Veterinarian. After the guarantee period is up you may decide to try the newer Lepto vaccines but we urge caution.
Lepto is a virus caused by drinking stagnant water or being around rodents and in most cases should not be a problem for a well cared for Pomeranian.
A note of caution: There is no such thing as a Teacup Pom. There is only one AKC standard, which is three to seven pounds. Some Poms may be a little bigger or smaller than that and still make great companions. But care should be taken when considering an extremely small puppy. They need more care and may have hidden health problems. They are not necessarily worth more, but may cost you more in Vet bills and heartaches.
And finally, if you don't buy your Pom from us, buy one from someone who loves them, Vets them well, and stands behind them with continued support for you and your little Pom baby. Buying a puppy should be a long-term commitment, carefully considered and taken seriously.