How to Look After Your Pomeranian’s Coat

The Pomeranian is a chirpy, animated companion with an excitable personality. This little dog is an active toy breed with an outgoing temperament, making them ideal canine friends. Pomeranian grooming is an essential part of Pom dog ownership. In this blog post, I will share some top tips and expert advice on grooming your Pomeranian to ensure they stay happy, healthy, and looking their absolute best.

Equipment Needed

Slicker brush

Slicker brushes have thin bristles and are great for keeping your pet’s coat free of mats and tangles. They come in different types, so make sure to choose one that’s right for your pet’s age or breed. For example, a soft-tipped slicker brush is recommended for puppies because their skin is delicate.

Undercoat Rake

Undercoat rakes remove dead, fuzzy undercoat yet leave the top coat shiny and healthy. Make sure to pull the rake in the direction of the coat growth. For best results, use this brush 1-2 times a week for 10 to 20 minutes each session, depending on your dog’s coat condition.

Pin Brush

The Pin Brush is excellent for general grooming of small dog breeds. Pin Brushes helps to lift out loose hair and debris. It can also be used to fluff the coat by brushing against the direction of hair growth.

Comb

Another essential grooming tool is the comb. Many pet owners have combs at home, and they’re suitable for all long-haired dogs or cats. After using a slicker brush, combing through a pet’s fur is a great final step to make sure there are no knots or tangles left.

Grooming Your Pomeranian at Home

Ideally, you should be brushing your Pomeranian every 2 days. Brushing your dog regularly is essential, as this will help keep their coat smooth and free from tangles that can lead to matting or hair loss. For Pom puppies that do not yet have their adult coat, use the pin brush. For adult Pomeranians use the slicker brush at all times other than heavy shedding phases and use the rake tool when they are in the midst of a heavy shed. When brushing, work in sections. It does not matter in which order you go, but be sure that other than the face, underbelly, and paws/ankles, that you do not skip any parts of the body. Commonly missed areas include the tail, under the tail, and the armpits.

Bathing

When bathing your Pom, use warm water no higher than its elbows; lather with shampoo  rinse well; condition the bottom half of the body, then rinse out; blot dry with towels  before blowing dry using forced air without heat while brushing simultaneously with a pin brush to make fluffy coat until completely dry – protect eyes/ears throughout the process!

Common Issues with Pomeranian’s Coat

Matting & Tangling

Pomeranian coats are prone to mats and tangles. To prevent matting, regular brushing is essential.

Managing Fleas and Ticks

Fleas and ticks can cause skin irritation, hot spots, and lumps in your Pom’s coat. Regular flea and tick prevention is crucial for keeping these nasty parasites at bay. Inspect your dog’s coat regularly for signs of fleas or ticks, especially after being outdoors. Ticks often attach themselves to areas like the ears, under the legs, and around the neck. Remove any ticks you find with a pair of fine-tipped tweezers, ensuring that you remove the entire tick, including the head.

Black Skin Disease: Also referred to as alopecia X, black skin disease is a common health issue in Pomeranians in which they slowly lose all their fur. It begins with the coat getting thinner and eventually, they’ll lose patches which exposes dull and dry-looking skin. Over time, as this skin is exposed to the air, it becomes discoloured and blackened. This condition typically begins in the area around their tail and back legs. The causes of the disease are unknown, but it’s thought that it may be linked to hormone imbalances, allergies, obesity, and other genetic factors. The disease is painless, and treatment varies from dog to dog, but the overall goal is to re-grow the coat and prevent further hair loss.

Recommended Treatments at our Grooming Studio

We’re here to help you with your dog’s everyday skin and coat care, and offer an extensive menu of treatments to help you find the one that suits your dog pawfectly.

Book your dog

Appointments are available seven days a week nationwide so pop into our store if you have any questions about their at-home grooming routine or give us a call to book your pup in once they’re fully vaccinated. If you have any more questions about our care plan, treatments or just looking for the best product recommendations, our team would be more than happy to help in any way they can!