What health issues are common in pomeranians?
Patellar luxation is quite common in toy breeds, and the Pomeranian is no exception. This is a disorder of the kneecap in which the knee will slip out of place when the dog moves. There are varying degrees of this disorder, with the most severe requiring surgery. Tracheal collapse is a disorder of the windpipe. When weakened, it will collapse resulting in persistent coughing and difficult breathing. Your veterinarian can recommend medication for this problem. In whelping puppies, c-sections are commonly required with Pomeranians. Since the breed has been bred down from larger dogs, it has difficulty in free whelping. Open fontanels are an opening in the top of the skull, much like what we see in a new born infants, and are not uncommon in the breed. Fortunately, most of the smaller ones seen in puppies will close when they are adults. Entropion is an eye problem where the eyelid rolls inward. The lashes on the edge of the eyelid irritate the surface of the eyeball. Entropian can lead t
