Toy breeds are affected by many health problems and the Pomeranian is one of them. It is very important that you look out for Pomeranian health problems. By knowing which health problems to be on the lookout for you can spot health problems before they become life threatening or permanently harm the dog, allowing the veterinarian to treat the condition before it is too late.

A condition called Patent Ductus Arteriosus or PDA commonly affects Pomeranian’s. It is a type of congenital heart disease that can lead to heart failure and death unless you correct it at an early age. The female is twice as likely to get PDA as the males. By eight months of age half the dogs that are not treated will develop left sided heart failure. Other breeds aside from the Pomeranian that are affected by this condition include the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, German Shepherds, Toy and Miniature Poodles, Collies, Cocker Spaniels and Shetland Sheepdogs.
Entropion is another of the Pomeranian health problems that you need to be aware of. It is an eye defect that causes the eyelid to turn in towards the eyeball. As a result the hairs or lashes will rub against the surface of the eye. The condition can affect either the upper or lower eyelids and sometimes even a combination of both eyelids. Pomeranian’s will typically have the condition occur to both eyes. For the dog the condition is very painful and often causes their eyes to water, sometimes the hairs on the face will even become stained from the tears. Surgery is required in order to correct this problem. Signs to watch out for with this condition include excessive tearing, red eyes and squinting. Damage to the eye can result if the condition is not corrected as soon as possible and the damage can even be severe enough to cause partial or complete vision loss for the dog.
You also need to watch for Pomeranian health problems that can be inherited from the adults to the puppies. The two most common Pomeranian health problems to watch out for include hydrocephalus and patellar luxation. Hydrocephalus or "water in the brain" results when there is excess fluid in the brain cavity of the skull. Trauma typically causes hydrocephalus but it can also be a hereditary condition in the Pomeranian. Puppies with this condition will develop more slowly than a normal puppy and adults will develop symptoms such as circling, pacing, seizures and paralysis.

Patellar luxation or "slipping kneecaps" is an inherited joint condition. This condition develops when the kneecap doesn't have a deep enough groove to move in and then the kneecap slips out of the groove as a result. When this condition occurs the dog will hop for a few steps. You can permanently correct this condition with a single surgery.

In order to administer proper Pomeranian care you should know what the common health problems are. By knowing the common health problems you can know when to seek emergency care for your Pomeranian.

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