Whether its changes in behavior or maybe something physical, take her to your vet or a nearby animal hospital as a matter of urgency. If you take your Pom outside so she can do her business, always check for stray dogs in the area. Having a tracheal collapse is a common throat problem for Poms and is hereditary. From the study, it was found that Pomeranians have a average . Taking your dog's temperature as well as documenting this may well tell you, within 24 hours, when Pomeranian whelping will probably commence. About a month into the pregnancy, a pregnant Pom's appetite will begin to increase. Stage Four = 12 - 17 weeks. Active time offers more choices. This lap breed loves its owner and will thrive when you spend enough time with it. Your cervix must be 100% effaced, or completely thinned out, before a vaginal delivery. Never ignore or avoid treatment and/or advice from your vet because of a piece of information you have read on any website. You cant speed up prodromal labor or turn it into real labor. False labor can be scary if you dont know what to expect. 3 Leave dry puppy food and water available 24/7. This is the longest stage of labor, lasting 6 to 18 hours. Pomeranians give birth by going through labor and delivery. In the second stage of labor contractions should start. She may be a little moody. I sometimes loose 1-2 pups in a litter to suffication. The average lifespan of a Pomeranian dog is 10 to 14 years. Download the Video Here. Day 55 or 56 are the two best days to book. Its often a smart idea to give her meals more often instead of trying to make her eat a larger quantity at her usual feeding times. If shes then mated by another male, a different egg may be fertilized. By that day, you need to be 100% prepared. They can help you figure out if what youre feeling is active labor or have you come to their office for a cervical check. As with humans, genes can affect the average canine lifespan. 2014;27(17):1771-1775. doi:10.3109/14767058.2013.879705, Moghadam AD, Delpisheh A, Rezaeian M, Khosravi A. The length and experience of each labor are different for every woman and pregnancy. Petroleum jelly can also be smeared on the puppy to help delivery. 4. Now is the time for preparing her whelping box in a quiet corner of the lounge or other prominently used room where she can sleep or rest and know shes not isolated. Pomeranian Adults: The four major causes of death in Pomeranian adults are: Interesting note: Although cancer is a leading cause of death in many toy breeds, the Pomeranian has the lowest rate of fatalities as a result of cancer. Subscribe. If you dont do any of these tests, you won't know for sure that your Pom is pregnant until Day 28+ when her stomach is larger than normal.