Young puppies are playful and funny. But they’re also extremely curious and they don’t know the feeling of fear. To a small puppy, a house can be a very dangerous place.

 

Here is a list of things that can be a case of injury or even death to a puppy.

 

• Small objects that have fallen to the floor, such as beads, buttons, needles, pins, pieces of foam, cotton buds, thread reels, LEGO pieces, caps and lids, hair clips and hair elastics can be swallowed in the blink of an eye. Not all swallowed items can pass through the body naturally. Sometimes not even a very well performed surgery to remove one of these objects can give the dog back its health and life. Small objects can also be aspirated.

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• Medicines left in a visible or accessible place will inevitably be chewed and eaten. Tubes and bottles won’t protect our creams and tablets from the persistence of our dogs. Trust us, everything will be eaten without leaving anything behind.

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• Household chemicals and washing powder: even though they don’t smell appealing, the bottles and boxes are wonderfully crunchy on the teeth. And once the liquid or powder has been spilled on the floor out of the chewed up bottle or box, it will inevitably be sniffed, and maybe licked.

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• Electrical cables from phone chargers, computers, or hairdryers will not go unnoticed. Trust us, it only takes one bite with sharp puppy teeth to bite through a plastic cable.

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• Houseplants can often be poisonous to dogs. Whereas a cat might  walk past your beloved houseplants, a dog never would! Dogs will eat everything from pine needles from your Christmas tree to a cactus.

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• Tablecloths and wires hanging off the table often end in a vase, clothing iron, or other heavy items ready to fall on a puppy, happily tugging at his new find.

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• Bins are full of fascinating things, like bones, broken glass, and plastic bags. Neither puppies nor adult dogs will ever pass up an opportunity to dig in a bin that is poorly closed or easily reached.

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• Open windows or unsecured balconies are very attractive to little explorers. The fearless troublemaker can leap down from them trying to chase a fly or a bird.

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• Beds and couches can cause falls and injuries. Don’t expect puppies to have a cat’s dexterity. As well as this, if a puppy is sleeping in bed with you, it is very easy to accidentally lean on or squash him in your sleep.

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• Doors that are slammed in a hurry or by a draught, can hit a puppy who will inevitably be there at this time and place. It is safest to hold the puppy in your arms when meeting or seeing off guests.

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• Another dog or cat could take a dislike of the new puppy. An attack from the jealous pet can be dangerous. It takes a lot of time and patience to successfully introduce animals.

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• Young children and a Pomeranian puppy are not compatible. A Pomeranian puppy looks very similar to a cat to a young child, and they will treat them like cats. A child can put the puppy on the sofa, run while holding the puppy in their arms. A child can drop the puppy, fall on it, drop a toy on it, throw a ball in its direction, or run over it with a walker or bicycle. Such games can have a tragic ending.

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• Our feet can unfortunately also pose a danger to a puppy. We can step on it or accidentally kick it when getting up at night in the dark. After all, our little friend loves us so much that it will follow our feet everywhere, trying to hug and lick them.

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• The soles of shoes that we walk in outside are covered in sources of infection. When shoes and puppies come together, both are bound to come away worse for wear. It’s best to keep the former in a closed cupboard.

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While our puppy is young, inexperienced and full of energy, it is best to keep him in a pen when we leave the house, go to another room, or go to bed. When the puppy gets older, smarter, and learns not to chew our antique table or much loved rug, then we will start to trust him a lot more. However, the dog will usually continue to love his pen or crate like it’s his own personal bedroom, a safe space and a place where he can get privacy.