Love Dog

 In This Chapter Skimming the surface: Skin problems Avoiding (or stopping) worm infestations Reading your Pom’s body language for specific problems Knowing your Pom’s chances for hereditary challenges Living with a pet for many years means dealing with illness — both minor and more serious, short-term and long-term. Unfortunately, because their life spans are so…

In This Chapter Setting the course: Regular checkups and vaccinations Standing guard on your dog’s health Dealing with worms and pests Making life simple for you and your Pom: Castration and spaying Easing your Pom into senior-citizenship You are your dog’s single most important healthcare worker because you’re the one who sees to her everyday…

In This Chapter Caring for hair 101 Gently managing eye problems Knowing the ins and outs of ear care Taking the bite out of dental problems Mastering the art of Pom pedicures Leaving it to a pro: Groomers Can you imagine having a child and not bothering to brush her hair, give her a bath,…

In This Chapter Realizing the challenges of feeding toy dogs Understanding nutrients and ingredients Deciphering dog food labels Taking the fat off or putting it on Feeding dogs with food-sensitive disorders Feeding a little Pom seems pretty simple: Buy a giant bag of dog food, open it up, and let your dog tunnel his way…