Summer weather brings lots of enjoyment, time spent outside with family and friends, trips to the beach, barbecues and all kinds of summer fun. However there are some elements that you have to follow to keep your pup safe, happy and comfortable throughout the summer season. As a caring pet owner you should need to know extra necessary steps for caring for your Pomeranian in heat. In this guide we will explain Pomeranian summer care.
Pomeranian Summer Care💦
If you want your pup to enjoy the summer with good health then make sure to provide them proper care. Follow the given tips that your Pomeranian can have best summer yet:
Summer tip 1: Give your Pomeranian cool Mat🏫
You should give your dog a cool mat. If your dog has never not used it before and you think it’s just like having your dog rest on an ice pack. But it’s not the same thing.
They are self cooling mats that do not send out cold but rather they absorb the extra body heat. So if you put your hand on one of them, you will not feel anything. But when your dog sits on the mat, a special gel inside the mat will activate, and will absorb the heat of any part of the dog’s body that is touching the mat.
These are commonly used outside(grassy, back yards etc.) but they can easily be used indoors as well. This is used as a life saver in the summer.
Summer tip 2: Keep your Pomeranian Hydrate💦
Many owners think that their dogs will self regulate their water intake. But many dogs do not take it properly. When there is heat outside your dog needs to keep hydrated. With each breath water can be lost and without cool, clean water and encouragement to drink it your dog becomes dehydrated quickly.
There are two steps that you will have to take for this:
Access to water🍸
Ensure the water is always available for your dog. If you’re hanging off around your back porch, keep a water bowl down outside. If you take your Pomeranian outside for a walk or picnic, ensure to bring water along.
Providing clean and cool water🥛
A Pomeranian wants to drink water enough in the summer for the water to be cool and crystal clean. Waste the old water and refill the bowl with new clean water at least several times a day.
Summer tip 3: Summer time exercise precautions🐱👤
Exercise is very essential for the dog’s well being, great for the heart, keeps muscles strong, keeps the metabolism on the track, and prevents pent up energy otherwise it could lead to excessive barking, aggression or other such behavior. You should follow some tips to keep your Pomeranian safe in during active hot weather:
Summer tip 4: Protect your Pomeranian Tummy🥗
Small dogs are closer to the ground than the larger dog breed. So, their stomach is extra sensitive and prone to sunburn because of light affecting the ground. It’s a wise idea to apply sunblock on the dog’s stomach area if you plan with your dog the 30 minutes of walking in summer.
If you are going to any lake, beach or any other place where both sand and water can reflect UV rays. then you will need to protect your Pomeranian belly, paws and nose.
Summer tip 5: Pomeranian Paw protections🐾
In the summer a Pomranian’s paws are at risk for burn and dryness. Is critical that you keep your dog’s paw protected in summer where the surface can be 30 degrees hotter than normal. His paws will dry and start peeling, and he will feel difficulty to walk.
What to do: There are many summer care tips to for the paws:
Summer tip 6: Save your Pomeranian against summertime insects🐜
Summer is a peak time for fleas, ticks and mosquitoes. So, it’s important to save your dog in this season. But don’t apply heavy products on a dog’s body because these insect killer products can cause breathing issues and itching and more serious issues like seizures to neurological damage and even death.
What to do:❓
Summer tip 7: Swimming and your Pomeranian🏊♀️
The first thing that you must know is that dogs are not good swimmers naturally. It’s a Myth. If you have a big poll, your dog will take time to learn how to float. So, here are some tips to help him while swimming with safety:
Summer tip 8: Pomeranian Grooming for Summer🌟
The harsh summer heat can cause multiple problems for the dogs. The sun has burning effects and can change the color of your dog’s fur. A brown of black color fur can get a reddish tinge. The sun can dry the skin itching and peeling as the skin dries out.
To prevent such problems, use a good quality conditioner.
The light spray will work well and if you will use the right products it will also work as deodoriser, making your dog smell fresh. You will not have to use much, only use a small amount and brush the coat downwards, so the conditioner will distribute properly.
Avoid shaving your Pomeranian in the summer. Because the Pomeranian has two coat layers: inner coat and outer coat. The long guard hair helps the dog’s coat from sun rays and prevent them from coat color changing. If you will shaved your dog in the summer they will affected by sunburn and overheating as in pictures shows:
Summer tip 9: Pomeranian can suffer heat stress🌞
If your dog suffers from heat strokes, you must immediately cool him down before it becomes a heat stroke that can be fatal.
You must need to know all the symptoms of heat stroke in the dog and what to do in this situation. Heat stress happens when your dog’s internal temperature hits 103°F. Heat stroke occurs at 106°F or more. It can be very dangerous and can cause multiple organs failure.
So, in this situation consult your vet right away. And do all the necessary precautions to avoid it.
Final Words📕
At last you have known all the summer care of your beloved pup. Keep in mind to take precautions before any harmful conditions. Summer can be a challenging season if you have small dogs like Pomeranian. However, with care and planning you can prevent your dog from heat stroke and other summer issues. In this way it can be an enjoyable season with your little guy.
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