![]() ![]() So, if your Pomeranian is two years old, it would be the equivalent of a 28-year-old human. To sum it all up, a Pomeranian dog’s age in human years is about seven years for the first year and then four years for every following year. Unusual aggressive behavior: Because his tolerance level for a lot of things has reduced in old age, he may get aggressive if the room is noisy if other dogs are running around playing, if he has painful joints and/or other parts of his body, a bad reaction to medication and anything else that upsets his preferred, comfortable routine.If he has sight issues, don’t move furniture as he gets accustomed to the position of everything. With hearing loss, clapping and/or hand signals instead of calling his name can get his attention more easily. Hearing and sight problems are common in senior Poms.An orthopedic bed can help him to sleep better, relax muscles and joints, and to assist him in rising in the morning. The vet will help you find other ways to ease his pain and assist in better mobility of his joints, including the possible use of supplements. Trouble getting up from his bed or any movements can mean he has arthritis.The vet will advise if he can still do exercises after a thorough exam and tests are conducted. If he struggles to get his breath back after only a minimum of exertion, he may have pulmonary/cardio troubles and must go to the vet immediately. Excessive panting and coughing can mean heart disease. While it may simply be a sign of old age, it may indicate lung or heart disease. Tiring faster than he did as a young dog.Confusion, disorientation, lack of attentiveness, roaming in circles, and being more withdrawn.If left alone, your senior Pomeranian may whine, bark, become destructive, and/or have trouble controlling his bladder and/or bowels. Increased thirst and urination with no extra activities.Increased appetite but no weight increase.Not eating…to the stage that no food passes his lips.This may be an extremely serious problem. You must get your Pom to the vet if you observe any of the following: Between his regular check-ups, you need to be vigilant about anything out of the ordinary. He may need an electrocardiogram if certain concerns arise.ĭepending on his history, other specialized tests may also be carried out. Unless otherwise advised, most vets say to change the check-ups once your Pom turns eight.Ī full physical will include the following:īlood tests, a complete physical exam of every part of his body, from head to toe to butt and tail. Every six months, he needs a complete check-up. ![]() When your Pomeranian is a senior, a major life change is that he’ll need more vet trips. Medication can treat many health issues so he can return to good health. He may have health problems such as arthritis and thyroid issues. Never assume he’s getting older if you notice these symptoms. ![]() He’ll be slower to walk up any stairs to get up from his bed, to come when called, to eat, and to generally move about and walk. Smaller puppies may take longer to mature and, in some cases, may not be fully developed into an adult until around the 18-month mark.īigger pups, on the other hand, might just be fast developers and be fully grown at 5 months. Once he’s one year old, he’ll be roughly the weight and height that you would expect from an adult Pom. Some Pomeranians will have a growth spurt, while others will start and stop a few times. If a senior develops some grey, there won’t be a full-color change.ĭuring your Pomeranian’s first year, he will grow fast. Examples: a black dog may become a black and tan parti, or a wolf sable may turn a solid grey color.ĭuring the “puppy uglies” phase (aka heavy shedding period), the dog’s baby coat gets shed, and the adult coat begins to come in. Some owners will see that his coat’s color changes. When he’s 3 – 4 months old, there should be the beginning of a close bond between the Pomeranian and his owner. Puppies may find it hard to only focus on a single thing at a time. ![]()
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