If you’re like me, you love everything about your Pom and can’t wait to get into some Pomeranian grooming techniques. Thankfully, your Pom’s long hair doesn’t get as tangled and knotted as most other long-haired breeds. But to keep their hair in great condition, we recommend brushing at least three times per week.
When brushing your Pomeranian puppy, you don’t need to get professional dog grooming equipment, just use a puppy-safe comb and be very gentle. You want to make your Pomeranian grooming and brushing sessions enjoyable for both you and your dog. Brushing while the fur is dry will cause split ends so spraying a tiny amount of water while brushing can avoid this.
As a puppy, the Pomeranian’s hair will malt quite often and you may see some drastic changes in the color and style that their coat will go through.
The way that a Pomeranians coat changes during it’s lifetime is completely genetic and no food supplementaries for “shiny coats” or similar products are needed (or recommended) for a healthy coat. – A balanced diet is enough.
You must be aware that certain health problems can affect your dogs coat. Things like ear infections, fleas, mites, parasites, etc. can encourage your Pom to scratch and damage the coat which is devastating for Pomeranian grooming. Regular vaccinations are needed to prevent these health problems.
Pomeranian grooming is important to keep your dog happy and clean. Trimming the nails at least once a month is an important step to keeping them hygienic.
Cleaning the ears at least once a month, or more regularly, is important in preventing any ear infections that can be devastating to your Pom. You can do this quickly and easily simply by dabbing a cotton ball with a little baby oil and cleaning out the ears. Ensure that you allow the ears to dry completely, otherwise gunk will be attracted to them.
Pomeranian grooming requires lots of repetition. If you don’t groom your little Pom for a couple of weeks their hair will quickly become knotted and tangled. This is why regular brushing is the most important aspect to Pomeranian grooming.
Pomeranians are quite often show dogs and they are bred to look pretty. They love being clean and showing off their amazing coats. When shampooing your Poms coat, always be sure to use a dog-safe shampoo and wash it out thoroughly to avoid any dry skin or itchiness.
You may find that some stubborn grass or urine stains will not come out with simple washing, this is when you may need to use special stain removing products. But always check with your local Pomeranian breeder that they are safe for your Pom.
A regular bath, brushing, and cleaning routine should be practiced among all Pomeranian owners to keep up with their grooming needs. The most important point to make when grooming is that your pet is happy and thinks of the grooming session as positive attention. This can be acheived with gentle brushing and massaging, even talking to your Pom is a great tactic.
There are many dog grooming courses you can take to improve your knowledge of dog grooming at home, but the best tip to caring for your pet while grooming is to make sure they are having fun!
Your Pomeranian most likely LOVES attention and what better way to show you care than to regularly groom them. Thanks for reading these Pomeranian grooming tips and hopefully you will take all of these into consideration when you next groom your precious ball of fluff!