Hair Loss as a Pomeranian Puppy

 

There are many questions about a Pomeranian's fur.  Many questions revolve around a Pomeranian losing its fur. We will cover fur issues including the explanation of the Puppy Uglies.  After all, the Pomeranian is famous for its fur, this toy dog is known as a "ball of fluff".  What is a normal hair loss for a Pomeranian, what is a fur issue that proper grooming will fix and what is a sign of a medical issue that needs attention ASAP?


To begin, one must understand what is known as the Puppy Uglies.  Even though you may have seen many pictures of Pomeranians, you must understand that most pictures of a Pomeranian are not taken when he or she is going through this Puppy Uglies stage.  They are taken before and after, when the Pomeranian has its wonderful, fluffy coat of fur.

A Pomeranian will go through a period of time which is called "Puppy Uglies". When does a Pomeranian lose its fur? It usually happens when the puppy is five or six months old. This is not set in stone.  Hair loss from Puppy Uglies may happen early, at three months or late at seven months. 

At this time, if you see hair loss in your Pomeranian, there is no need to panic. The hair loss does not always happen evenly.  You may see a loss of hair just around the eyes of a Pomeranian.  You may see a hair loss in patches all over the Pomeranian dog's back.  There is no rhyme or reason for this loss of fur, it is a natural part of the Pomeranian growing up. 

When your Pomeranian is five or six months old, it is just like a human who is going through puberty.  It is a temporary loss of hair and is quite necessary.  Your Pomeranian must go through this stage in order to have his or her adult coat of hair.  You will want to use gentle shampoos and even dog hair conditioners during this time.  Your Pomeranian's skin will be sensitive and not as protected because of the hair loss.  You should be aware of this and treat your little Pomeranian gently. 

When does your Pomeranian get its adult coat of fur?  When your Pomeranian reaches the approximate age of eight to ten months, it will have grown a beautiful new coat.  Keep in mind this may happen a bit early or a bit late.  Each Pomeranian is different. When your Pomeranian is about one year old, he or she will have their adult coat of fur. 


What is Normal and What is a Sign of Something Serious

We talked about the Puppy Uglies and that hair loss is normal when a Pomeranian dog is a five or six month old puppy, give or take several months.  However there may be times beside this when your Pomeranian's fur is falling out.  Males will not have major shedding issues. For both male and female Pomeranians, it is normal to have a big loss of fur after having anesthetics from surgery.  With female Poms there is a big difference.    It will take up to six months for her coat to grow back.  When she is in heat, she will lose fur.  When your Pomeranian is stressed she will lose fur. A female Pomeranian will lose her hair after having puppies. 

What Else Causes Hair Loss in a Pomeranian 

There are many reasons why your Pomeranian may be losing hair, however it is important to be able to stay calm and look at the situation so that you can determine if it is a serious issues or just a normal part of being a Pomeranian.  Panicking will not help, so try to remain calm.  Your Pomeranian counts on you to take care of him or her.  If you find that you are unclear about the hair loss on your Pomeranian's coat of fur, it is always best to bring your dog to the vet.  It is vitally important to have a good vet that has a deep knowledge of Pomeranians.

What Causes Hair Loss - Medical Alert - Bring Your Pomeranian to a Vet

There are many medical diseases and issues that can cause hair loss for a Pomeranian. If your Pomeranian is losing fur and does not fit into the reasons above for loss of dog fur, you must bring him or her to a vet, a good vet!  One disease that can cause hair loss is alopecia, this is a disease of the coat on dogs that also affects the skin.  There are other diseases as well that will cause not only the loss of fur on your dog but cause the dog's skin to appear thin, feel brittle and look discolored or black. Read all you can about the reasons for a dog to lose their fur and then do not hesitate to bring your Pomeranian to a reputable and experienced veterinarian