| It was a brisk Christmas Eve afternoon when we | | | | started him on his journey of becoming a member of |
| made arrangements to meet a breeder to look at | | | | the family. Our two older children were smitten too. |
| the last pomeranian puppy she had left. The future | | | | We all took turns holding him and smelling his puppy |
| health of the little fellow or heartworm treatment | | | | breath. After much consideration, we thought the |
| and prevention never even crossed my mind at this | | | | name Rambo suited him. After all, he seemed feisty |
| point, but it should have. This is one of the main | | | | and very willing to live up to the name. |
| considerations you should have if you are going to | | | | Rambo has brought such a joy to our family. He is |
| own a dog. Unfortunately, to keep him healthy, just | | | | very much like one of the family members. I can't |
| feeding it and loving it isn't enough. | | | | even remember our life before he came to live with |
| Anyway, I had my heart set on a Yorkie and after | | | | us. He visits the veterinarian on a regular basis for |
| looking at a couple of different litters and their | | | | immunizations and wellness checks. We routinely send |
| parents my husband felt that breed of dog was just | | | | him to the groomer and feed him the best food and |
| too frail. I didn't argue too much because as soon as | | | | doggie treats. |
| I saw the little pomeranian furball, my heart melted | | | | Every dog should be tested for heartworms. These |
| and I was hooked. He looked up at us with his little | | | | parasites can thrive in your dog's body and eventually |
| bug eyes and smiled. (Of course he didn't really | | | | destroy it if left untreated. The test is fairly |
| smile....this was just my imagination.) | | | | inexpensive and will save you heartache and sadness |
| We brought him home, made a bed for him and | | | | in the long run. |