PUGS

Although Pugs are considered to be fairly healthy, there are some special things to consider when it comes to pug dog health.

One of these is the wrinkly skin on the dog. Due to it’s nature, the folds of the skin are prone to infections so you should be sure to keep your dog groomed and bathed properly and consult your Veterinarian at the first sign of any infection. Take special care to clean in between the wrinkles to remove any dirt or debris that could cause bacteria build up.

The Pugs eyes can also be a health concern. Due to the shape of the eye and the position on the face, the Pugs eyes are not very well protected and this can lead to injury and complications. Check the eye for any ulcerations frequently and get your dog to the Vet right away if you see any problems in this area.

Pugs also have a tendency to become overweight which can adversely affect their health. The pug is a breed that will eat to excess so it is up to you to limit your pet's food intake and keep him at a healthy weight.

Pugs are very sensitive to high heat and humidity, so you need to be sure to keep your dog out of any places where he might be subjected to high heat for any length of time. Don’t leave your dog outdoors in an area with no shade or locked in a car in summer time. If your Pug gets overheated he can have a hard time breathing.
 

POMERANIANS

Pomeranian Weight Chart for Puppies

To discover the approximate adult weight of your Pomeranian puppy, first convert your puppy weight to ounces
(16oz equals 1 pound ).
Example: 10 week old puppy current weighing 2.2 lbs ; conversion 16 x 2 + 2 = 34 ounces

Next find puppy's current age on the left then follow along until you find it's weight in ounces; Next follow to the bottom of that column estimated adult weight is 5lbs. When in doubt use 3 x weight at 8 weeks or 2 x weight at 12 weeks for the approximate adult weight.

Hypoglycemia in Pomeranians

If you are going to become a toy dog owner you will want to familiarize yourself to the symptoms of hypoglycemia. Hypoglycemia is often seen in young toy puppies, and most of the time the symptoms can be controlled by eating, or by giving some glucose such as honey water to the puppy. Glucose is what the body uses as fuel and is necessary for the brain tissue and muscles to function.

Hypoglycemia is when the blood sugar levels (glucose) fall well below normal. It can cause your puppy to become confused, disoriented, drowsy, have the shivers, stagger about, collapse, fall into a coma, or have seizures. If not treated it can result in death.

Episodes of hypoglycemia often occur without warning. A puppy may be stressed by shipping, or a missed meal, being chilled, or even exhaustion from too much play. Recurring hypoglycemic attacks in toy puppies can cause brain damage. If a puppy has frequent attacks he/she should be tested by your vet for possible underlying problems.

Because of their tiny size toy puppies cannot eat a lot at one time, and literally run out of fuel quickly. Puppies should be fed several times a day a high quality diet. Most puppies will outgrow the problem. Some very tiny dogs will continue to have bouts of hypoglycemia through out their life.

If your puppy experiences episodes of hypoglycemia it is important to restore the blood levels of glucose as quickly as possible.

Typical symptoms include:

• weakness
• listlessness
• depression
• staggering gait
• tremors

If your puppy is conscious, give him/her a little corn syrup, or honey under its tongue, or rubbed on its gums. Do NOT pour into the mouth as the puppy could easily choke. You can also mix honey, or corn syrup with pedialite, stir to dissolve, and dribble it into the puppy's mouth. Nutrical also works extremely well in an emergency.

The puppy should begin to improve within about ten minutes, if not contact your vet as quickly as you can.

Even if your puppy recovers from an episode like this it is important to have your vet check him/her to make sure that there is not some underlying cause that is serious. There are some serious problems that can cause hypoglycemic episodes and you would not want to take a chance with your friend's life. Only your vet can reassure you on the cause.

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