Every year, I compile a list of New Year’s Day resolutions. Typically, the same items top my list each year. For instance, I always desire to lose weight and spend more time with my family members. Perhaps, you want to get healthier in the New Year. You may also wish for your beloved pet to enjoy better health this year. To help you accomplish this important task, schedule regular appointments for your pet with his or her veterinarian. A veterinarian can inform you of any health problems your pet may be experiencing. On this blog, I hope you will discover the importance of taking your pet to annual veterinarian appointments. Enjoy!
As members of the Spitz family, Pomeranians are tough, sturdy little dogs that tend to live long lives and experience few health problems. However, these little dogs are more prone to develop certain health disorders than others. Following are five conditions that all Pomeranian owners should be on the lookout for.
Alopecia X
A genetically based condition known as alopecia X sometimes causes hair loss in Pomeranians. This is an adrenal gland disorder that results in over-production of sex hormones, leading to hair loss. This disease starts when dogs are young, and fortunately, it can often be curtailed by having the dog spayed or neutered. Veterinarians will sometimes prescribe a treatment of melatonin to alleviate the problem.
Collapsing Trachea
Collapsing Trachea is another condition that frequently occurs in Pomeranians. Signs include a distinctive, honking cough. Although many dogs live to ripe old ages with this condition, others require surgery in order to live normal lives. Always make an appointment at your local animal clinic if you suspect that your Pomeranian has this condition.
Patella Luxation
Luxiated patellas are a genetic condition that result in abnormalities in the knees. Signs to watch out for include favoring either of the rear legs or shifting weight from side-to-side while standing This condition can begin as soon as the dog is weaned, but it can also become a problem with older dogs.
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
This condition occurs in young Pomeranians and other toy breeds. It's caused by insufficient blood supply to the hip joints, resulting in weak bone cells that sometimes fracture and even die, resulting in new growth that doesn't properly fit into the hip socket. Sings of this include stiffness while walking and in
Hypoglycemia
Like other toy breeds, Pomeranians don't have very much body fat reserves, and this means that glucose levels can drop under certain conditions. This is called hypoglycemia. Symptoms include general lethargy, weakness, and nausea. Hypoglycemia may occur when dogs have missed a meal or are not fed on a regular basis -- bear in mind that small breeds need to be fed twice per day and can't really withstand constant changes in their feeding schedule the way that larger breed can. The smaller your Pomeranian, the more likely it to become affected by hypoglycemia. This condition is potentially life-threatening if it isn't treated, so take your Pomeranian to an animal clinic if you suspect the hypoglycemia is a part of the picture.
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