The following is the information sheet I given out to Dochlaggie puppy purchasers.

WORMING: Your Pomeranian puppy has been wormed at 2, 4, 6 & 8 weeks of age . Please ask your vet for advice on future worming and products to use. I recommend again at 12 weeks and then every 3to 6 months there after.

IMMUNISATION: Your Pomeranian puppy has been vaccinated and you will be given a vaccination card signed by the veterinarian I use.The card lists the vaccines used and the dates given and also gives the date required for any booster vaccinations. Please present this card to your veterinarian

MICROCHIP: Your Pomeranian puppy has been micro chipped with an iso approved micro chip.

REGISTRATION AND PEDIGREE: Your Pomeranian puppy has been registered with the Victorian Canine Association.Pet Pomeranian babies will be Registered on Limited Registration. This means that your new Pomeranian is sold as a pet only and is not for Exhibition/Breeding or Export purposes. Your Pomeranian's Registration certificate will be forwarded on receipt of a desexing certificate.

DESEXING: Your Pomeranian puppy should be desexed at approximately 6 months of age. Please forward a copy of the certificate of desexing to the above address. At the same time I also recommend you ask your veterinarian to remove any retained baby teeth.

TEETH CARE: I clean my Pomeranians teeth on a regular basis. I use a toothbrush [ small soft human one] Never use human toothpaste. You can purchase “doggie” toothpaste from your local vet clinic. Start cleaning your puppy’s teeth at an early age so he /she will learn to accept this procedure as normal.

GROOMING: Puppies should be groomed from an early age so they learn to welcome all the attention. The double coat of the Pomeranian does not require as much attention as some of the other coated breeds but nevertheless he does require regular grooming,at least 2 or 3 times a week if not daily. When you stroke or pat your Pomeranian stroke the coat from the tail to the head as this will raise the dense coat. Teach your baby from a young age to accept and enjoy being groomed.Occasional bathing is recommended with a shampoo formulated for dogs.A tearless puppy shampoo is probably the best to use..Trimming of hair around the anus for cleanliness is recommended.Toe nails should be kept as short as possible.

FEEDING: I recommend that you feed your pup at least 3 times per day. I leave puppy dry food available at all times e.g. Optimium puppy [available from your local Grocery store here in Australia] The Following are examples of what puppy has been eating-

MORNING FEED- Canned Pal Puppy Food and pets own milk [ available at your local supermarket]
MIDDAY- a small bowl of uncooked mince [human quality] and pets own milk
Or Canned pal puppy food again
TEA TIME- Finely chopped cooked chicken [ no bones] and pets own milk
Or finely chopped roast lamb or beef
Or raw chicken mince
Or Canned pal puppy food again

Water MUST be available at all times.
Never feed your puppy cooked chicken bones.
Pomeranian babies need to eat small amounts of quality food often. It is very important to ensure your puppy is eating enough food during his/her first weeks in your home.