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Hello,
I'm thinking of getting a Pomeranian but the thing is i live in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) - Middle east, and the wheather here is very hot and humid especially during the summer.. the temperature reaches 40 degrees in most days.. and I'll probably keep the dog in the back yard but i'll definetly built him a house so he stays in the shadow away from the sun.. and i'll provide him with all the care he needs..
We've had dogs b4 but they were'nt toy dogs so i'm not sure if it's a good idea to get one or not.. although i really want to
i'm not allowed to keep it inside the house.

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Every animal is different. My suggestion is that you contact different breed clubs in your town/country and find out which dogs do the best in your environment, then fall in love with that type of dog.

I would hestitate to ever suggest a person get a dog when the dog cannot be in the home. If the dog gets sick, or needs more company, they need to be able to be in the home or they could die. Most small dogs have been bred to adore company and many would pine away if kept outdoors.  

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I can give you the holistic approach to any problem in any species, though mostly I work with dogs and cats. Depending on the condition and the type of animal, I will be able to give very specific treatment suggestions such as what flower essences, homeopathic remedies, nutritional supplements, diet changes, lifestyle changes or herbs that may be helpful - not drugs. I can also suggest where you can go for further education or to find a specialist in a specific holistic field. I can help you understand why your animal is ill and what improvements can be expected. I do not check messages more than every one to two days, so PLEASE DO NOT ask about EMERGENCIES - call your local veterinarian. I cannot diagnose your animal. I cannot prescribe specific treatments. I am no longer very current with conventional treatments, so cannot answer questions on those. I am not an expert on birds or small critters. I will give you helpful connections about hose species.

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I graduated from the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine in 1980 and began using homeopathy in my practice after a client introduced me to it. By 1988 I was using exclusively holistic treatments. I began lecturing in 1987 and have spoken at veterinary conferences, health food stores, people's homes, churches, veterinary college conferences - anywhere people want to learn more about keeping their animals healthy.

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Academy of Veterinary Homeopathy (I helped found this one) American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association National Center for Homeopathy American Veterinary Medical Association

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I have written in many magazines, journals and newspapers. A few include Bark Magazine; Journal of the AHVMA; Baltimore Dog Magazine; Whole Dog Journal; Tiger Tribe; Wolf Clan. I have also been frequently interveiwed on radio and TV.

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Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) Certified Veterinary Homeopath (CVH)

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