09/27/2026
So about 4 months ago I unexpectedly inherited a teacup Pomeranian in the wake of my mother-in-laws unexpected passing. This poor girl was never taken outside, was found in conditions that make my stomach turn - matted hair, butt full of p**p, coat yellowed from lack of care and ci******es etc. - and I was grateful and lucky enough to be the one she chose to open up to and allow touch her and pet her and get her back to a better place. She was immediately groomed and taken to the vet to get updated on all her shots and a thorough exam. And once she was shaved down and no longer was covered in mats and could p**p without being in pain, it was like a whole new dog emerged! She rarely saw sunlight and adores being outside and going for rides and Iâve done everything I can to give her the best life although I have absolutely still fallen short on this one. đ
Unable to obtain the ability to get her to regular grooming (long story short, the funds are âtied up in probateâ according to my husband⊠he just doesnât seem to want the responsibility so⊠thereâs that).
Anyways! She had some bad p**ps this past weekend and I was away. Never again is she not coming with me. Because the poor girls behind is covered and matted and causing her distress. She doesnât let me groom her or bathe her without getting aggressive but I have always been able to keep her clean and happy in other ways.
I immediately scheduled her a grooming appointment and have had my parents help with the costs because no longer am I going to allow my husband to control her wellbeing in such ways. She will be going to the groomer tomorrow, however, she is so uncomfortable from the matting and stuck p**p that I havenât been able to do anything to help her without her getting snippy and aggressive with me.
Any suggestions to help comfort her and maybe clean up / sanitize her back end in the meantime? Any suggestions to help me better introduce her to water as well would be amazing.
Really ANY advice to help me be better with her is needed and greatly appreciated!
-AliceAlias