# www.petmaltese.com Learn about the amazing Maltese toy breed dog. Detailed information regarding all care aspects. Dedicated to the health and happiness of this breed. ## Pages - [Home Cooking](https://www.petmaltese.com/home-cooking-for-maltese): Preparing homemade recipes can be a great option to offer healthy, wholesome, and fresh meals to a Maltese puppy or adult dog. Works well for fussy eaters. Benefits of home cooking and a 40 recipe cookbook for small dogs. - [Lethargy](https://www.petmaltese.com/maltese-lethargy): Top reasons why a Maltese puppy or dog may act lethargic and ways to quickly remedy this. Red flags of serious weakness, and boredom, interaction issues. - [Skin Problems](https://www.petmaltese.com/maltese-skin-problems): Common and uncommon skin disorders, conditions, disease affecting Maltese puppies and dogs. Skin sores, itching, hair loss, skin yeast infection, discoloration. - [Tear Stains](https://www.petmaltese.com/maltese-tear-stains): Rust color under or around a Maltese's eyes are tear stains, often red yeast. How to remove triggers that cause this, details to effectively remove them. - [Sleep](https://www.petmaltese.com/maltese-sleep): Sleep requirements for Maltese at all life stages: newborn, puppy, adult, and senior. Sleep problems and solutions, trouble sleeping, waking up too early, sleeping too much. And how to create an area for optimal rest and relaxation. - [White Dog Shaker Syndrome](https://www.petmaltese.com/maltese-white-dog-shaker-syndrome): The Maltese is prone to White Dog Shaker Syndrome, a condition causing swelling in the cerebellum that causes tremors and shaking. Signs, diagnosis, treatment. - [Runny nose](https://www.petmaltese.com/maltese-runny-nose): What it means when a Maltese puppy or dog has a runny nose or nasal discharge. With or without other symptoms. At home treatments and remedies. - [Separation Anxiety](https://www.petmaltese.com/maltese-separation-anxiety): It's never fun to leave a Maltese puppy or dog home alone; but even harder if your Maltese has separation anxiety. Helpful steps , techniques to fix this. - [Aberrant cilia](https://www.petmaltese.com/maltese-aberrant-cilia): Learn about Aberrant cilia, a common Maltese dog eye issue causing abnormal eyelash growth. Symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment. - [Head Shaking](https://www.petmaltese.com/maltese-head-shaking): Learn the top reasons why a Maltese puppy or dog will have head shaking or bobbing. Also what this means if it happens after grooming with pawing, panting. - [Train to Use Bell](https://www.petmaltese.com/how-to-train-maltese-to-use-bell): It's easy to train a Maltese to signal the need to go outside for bathroom needs, with both puppies and adult dogs. Most Maltese can learn in under a week. - [Grooming (Main Page)](https://www.petmaltese.com/maltese-grooming): Details of all needed grooming tasks, and a timeline of how often to do them. Details of brushing and combing the coat, using a spritz. Nails trimming, filing. - [Picky eaters](https://www.petmaltese.com/maltese-picky-eaters): It is common for Maltese puppies and dog to be finicky with their food. Steps to identify a truly picker eater and the 7-point plan to fix this behavior. - [Humping](https://www.petmaltese.com/maltese-humping): Why Maltese puppies and dogs hump other dogs, inanimate objects, people. Both male and female. Steps to stop a Maltese from humping, with detailed training. - [Senior Maltese](https://www.petmaltese.com/caring-for-senior-maltese-dogs): By the age of 8, there are changes you'll need to make in caring for your older senior Maltese. Food, exercise, vision, hearing, joint health, arthritis, sleep. - [Itching](https://www.petmaltese.com/maltese-itching): Tips if a Maltese has lots of itching, is scratching, biting, or licking themselves. Sprays and shampoo for immediate anti-itch relief. Eliminate these common causes. - [Stress](https://www.petmaltese.com/maltese-dogs-emotional-stress): Signs a Maltese is emotionally stressed, top triggers, long-term health consequences of chronic stress, 20 things to help your Maltese puppy or dog feel better. - [Hydrocephalus](https://www.petmaltese.com/maltese-hydrocephalus): The Maltese is one of the toy breeds prone to hydrocephalus brain disease, water on the skull. Both congenial and acquired. Symptoms, diagnosis, treatment. - [Dos and Donts](https://www.petmaltese.com/maltese-dos-and-donts): Top 5 most important dos and top 5 most vital don'ts for Maltese puppies and dogs of all ages. To benefit your Maltese's health, safety, and well-being. - [Exercise](https://www.petmaltese.com/maltese-exercise): How much exercise a Maltese puppy or dog needs. Benefits, duration, pace, how often to go for walks. Age you can start bringing a Maltese puppy outside. - [Heat](https://www.petmaltese.com/maltese-heat-cycle): Understanding the Maltese heat cycle. The age a Maltese enter her first heat, signs, length. Special care during this time, and answers to common questions. - [Marking](https://www.petmaltese.com/maltese-territorial-marking): Learn why a Maltese will start marking and peeing in the house and exactly how to stop it. Steps to prevent future marking problems. - [Feeding (Main Page)](https://www.petmaltese.com/maltese-feeding-guidelines): Details covering all feeding guidelines for Maltese. How much, how often, choosing the best food, what to avoid, transitioning puppies to a new food, and more. - [Supplements](https://www.petmaltese.com/maltese-supplements): Not all Maltese need supplements, but many do. Read about the best type of supplement to help with skin and coat issues, allergies, stomach problems, joint health and arthritis, to help a puppy gain weight, and those to help calm dogs with anxiety and stress. Plus recommended daily multi-vitamin and mineral. - [Dry Nose](https://www.petmaltese.com/maltese-dry-nose): Helpful tips to fix and treat a Maltese's overly dry nose, peeling and cracking. Wet vs dry nose, what causes a Maltese puppy or dog to have a dry nose. - [Coprophagia](https://www.petmaltese.com/maltese-coprophagia): Top 10 ways to stop a Maltese from eating poop. Why puppies and dogs do this, risks a Maltese eating their own poop, feces from other dogs or from cats. - [Dislikes People Out on Walks](https://www.petmaltese.com/maltese-dislike-people-out-on-walks): If your Maltese barks at people while walking , growls at neighbors, or acts like he hates certain people, training to help your puppy or dog behave better. - [Hair Issues](https://www.petmaltese.com/maltese_hair): Maltese losing hair, proper grooming for healthy hair, spotted fur loss, irritated skin, itching and scratching, skin and fur diseases. We are the Maltese hair information center. - [Barking](https://www.petmaltese.com/maltese-barking): How to stop a Maltese puppy or dog from barking a lot, at night, at other dogs, and at people. Help for both barking issues outside and when inside the house. - [Care Tips (Main Page)](https://www.petmaltese.com/maltese-care-tips): The 7 care elements that all owners should be providing for their Maltese puppies and dogs. Together this helps ensure optimal health, safety, and happiness. - [Harness-Collar](https://www.petmaltese.com/maltese-collar-harness): When you have your Maltese puppy or dog on leash, there are only two basic accessory options: a harness or a collar. These harnesses are best to prevent collapsed trachea, neurological issues and more. - [Toys](https://www.petmaltese.com/best-toys-for-maltese): With this tiny toy breed, you'll want to choose toys that are small yet effective for your Maltese puppy or dog. Teething, chewing, stay busy, home alone, bonding. - [Shampoo, Conditioners](https://www.petmaltese.com/best-shampoo-for-maltese): The products you use on your Maltese can make the coat beautiful or cause lots of issues. The qualities of the best shampoos, conditioner and leave-in spray. - [Color](https://www.petmaltese.com/maltese-color): Maltese are solid white color, lemon or tan on ears is permissible. The pink belly can develop spots. Eye, nose, paw, lip color. Discoloration, changes. - [Dental Care](https://www.petmaltese.com/maltese-dental-care): Learn how to take care of your Maltese dog's teeth. At home and professional dental care. Tips, brushing, dental treats, plaque removing supplements, common tooth problems - [Cats](https://www.petmaltese.com/maltese-dogs-and-cats): Since a Maltese dog and a typical house cat are about the same size, the two can often get along well. Read tips on introducing the new pet to the house, how to keep both happy, and avoid issues. - [Dry skin](https://www.petmaltese.com/maltese-dry-skin): Dry skin with Maltese puppies and dogs can cause discomfort and itching and quickly spiral into peeling and cracking. Signs and symptoms, prevention, at home remedies, and when veterinary treatment is warranted. - [Health (Main Page - Breed Specific)](https://www.petmaltese.com/maltese-health): Health problems seen with Maltese puppies and dogs. Checklist, daily health, list and details of most common breed specific conditions, congenial. - [Hip Dysplasia](https://www.petmaltese.com/maltese-hip-dysplasia): Hip dysplasia with Maltese, a serious congenial disease in which there is a malformation of the hip joint and socket. Symptoms, diagnosis, treatment options. - [Eating Grass](https://www.petmaltese.com/maltese-eating-grass): If your Maltese puppy or dog likes to chomp on grass, read the top 4 reasons why dogs do this and the 5 steps to prevent your Maltese from eating grass again. Grass consumption can be quite dangerous and this is a behavior that should be addressed right away. - [Stay Busy Tips](https://www.petmaltese.com/help-keep-bored-maltese-busy): If your Maltese puppy or dog is bored, these 12 boredom busting tips will help keep them busy and occupied. Bonding activities and independent play. - [Ears](https://www.petmaltese.com/maltese-ear-care): Maltese dog ear care, how to clean and flush with a good ear cleanser. Signs, symptoms, diagnosis, at-home remedies and vet treatment of ear infections. - [Collapsed Trachea](https://www.petmaltese.com/maltese-collapsed-trachea): Collapsed trachea is a serious Maltese health condition involving the windpipe. Symptoms, diagnosis, treatment options, and prevention. - [Privacy Policy](https://www.petmaltese.com/privacy-policy): PetMaltese Privacy Policy. - [Behavior](https://www.petmaltese.com/maltese-behavior): The unique behavior and temperament of the Maltese dog. How this breed gets along with children, cats, other dogs. Expectations for sleep, energy levels. - [Keep Coat White](https://www.petmaltese.com/how-to-keep-maltese-white): There is not one single thing that keeps the coat white. It will be a combination of several grooming products and care tasks that all work together to make a Maltese puppy or dog super white. - [Winter Care](https://www.petmaltese.com/maltese-winter-care1): How to help a senior Maltese with arthritis. Signs, causes, diagnosis, effective at home treatments, veterinary and alternative treatments to provide relief. - [Black Skin](https://www.petmaltese.com/maltese-black-skin): When a Maltese puppy or dog has spots of black skin or darker areas. Freckles and larger splotches on the body. Why this happens and how to make spots fade. - [Baths](https://www.petmaltese.com/maltese-baths): How often you give your Maltese baths plays a big role in skin and coat health. Details of how often to give baths, tips, and full bathing instructions. - [Traveling](https://www.petmaltese.com/traveling-with-maltese-dog): Traveling with your Maltese puppy or dog. Make long car rides and airplane travel safe and comfortable. Help with the right pet seats, motion sickness prevention. - [Size](https://www.petmaltese.com/maltese-size): Detailed information regarding Maltese size, both height and weight. Maltese breed size standards. How big do Maltese dogs get, over sized, undersized. - [Pregnancy](https://www.petmaltese.com/maltese-pregnancy): Signs of pregnancy with Maltese and helpful care tips. Recommended age for breeding, litter size, how to confirm pregnancy, and more. - [Names](https://www.petmaltese.com/maltese-names): Perfect names for Maltese, submitted by owners. See over 1000+ names for both female and male Maltese puppy and dogs that fit both appearance and personality. - [Liver Shunts](https://www.petmaltese.com/maltese-liver-shunts): The Maltese is 1 of 3 dog breeds that have liver shunts at 20 times the risk of other breeds. Signs and symptoms, diagnosis, treatment of this congenial liver defect. - [Should I Get a Maltese](https://www.petmaltese.com/should-i-get-a-maltese): We answer the questions of whether or not you should get a Maltese puppy or dog. Pros and cons of having this solid white toy sized dog. - [Breathing Problems](https://www.petmaltese.com/maltese-breathing-problems): Learn about the details and most probable causes for Maltese breathing problems , including asthma and reverse sneezing. Signs, diagnosis, treatment. - [Links](https://www.petmaltese.com/links-partners): PetMaltese link partners - [More (Q&A Main Page)](https://www.petmaltese.com/maltese-questions): List of Maltese questions and detailed answers for behavior, care, feeding, grooming, and more. - [Vaccinations](https://www.petmaltese.com/vaccinations-for-maltese-puppies-and-dogs): The recommended vaccination schedule for Maltese puppies and adult dogs. Core vs non-core, if yearly shots are needed, and possible adverse side effects and reactions. Home care after vaccines are given. - [Colitis](https://www.petmaltese.com/maltese-colitis): Canine colitis refers to irritation, inflammation of the colon. Signs, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, at-home remedies for Maltese puppies and dogs. - [Origin](https://www.petmaltese.com/maltese-dog-history): Where did the Maltese dog breed come from? Learn about the amazing history and origin of the Maltese dog. - [Age](https://www.petmaltese.com/maltese-age): Maltese age chart. Equivalence to humans. The different stages of Maltese growth, puppy to adult. Milestones as a Maltese dog ages. - [Appearance](https://www.petmaltese.com/maltese-dog-appearance): What Maltese puppies and dogs look like. Size, color, height, weight, coat, other physical attributes. Maltese compared to other white dogs and toy sized breeds. - [Haircuts](https://www.petmaltese.com/maltese-haircuts): There are lots of Maltese hair styles ranging from a close shave to the puppy cut to long show coats. There are also various face shapes you can do. - [Spay / Neuter](https://www.petmaltese.com/maltese-spaying-neutering): Maltese spaying and neutering information. Best age to have this done, what is involved, pros and cons, benefits and risks, recovery time. - [Famous Maltese](https://www.petmaltese.com/famous-maltese-dogs): Famous Maltese dogs owned by celebrities and other well-known people. Who owns a Maltese currently or in the past. - [Mini & Teacups](https://www.petmaltese.com/teacup-miniature-maltese): Detailed information and photos regarding teacup, miniature and toy Maltese puppies and dogs. Buying tips, correct weight, breeding methods, prices, care, more. - [Halos & Points](https://www.petmaltese.com/maltese-black-points-halos): Learn about Maltese black points and halos. Black points are preferred; however, some Maltese do not have halos. What halos are, with photos. - [Growth Chart](https://www.petmaltese.com/maltese-puppy-growth-chart): A helpful, detailed chart to show the growth of Maltese puppies. Expected growing rates, elements that affect how fast a puppy grows, and common questions. - [Allergies](https://www.petmaltese.com/maltese-allergies): Learn about Maltese allergies; food, environmental, airborne, contact. Common triggers, symptoms, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment. - [Top Treats](https://www.petmaltese.com/best-treats-for-maltese): Snacks given to Maltese are important for reward and dietary supplementation. Top recommendations for the best all-natural treats, good wholesome choices. - [Chew / Teething](https://www.petmaltese.com/maltese-chewing-teething): Common teething concerns. Milk teeth. How to help control strong Maltese puppy teething urges and chewing issues for Maltese of all ages. - [Weight](https://www.petmaltese.com/maltese-weight): Maltese puppy weight gain chart. How much puppies should weigh, adult weight, helpful tips and advice to help a Maltese puppy gain weight. Adult weight loss. - [Bad Breath](https://www.petmaltese.com/maltese-bad-breath): The top 5 reasons why a Maltese puppy or dog may have stinky bad breath and exact steps to keep your Maltese's breath smelling nice and fresh. - [Parasite Protection](https://www.petmaltese.com/maltese-parasite-protection): Safe options to protect your Maltese puppy or dog from parasites and insects including heartworms, fleas, and ticks. Chemical-free choices and the best protection with the least side effects. - [Puppy Care](https://www.petmaltese.com/maltese-puppy-care): Detailed information and tips to provide excellent care of a Maltese puppy. Schedules, going outside, supplies, exercise, feeding, grooming, more. - [House Training](https://www.petmaltese.com/maltese-house-training): Exact step-by-step instructions for house training a Maltese puppy as quickly as possible. Prepping, exiting, reward, phrases, and more. - [Smells and odors](https://www.petmaltese.com/maltese-smells-and-odors): Even dogs that are given baths and cleaned on a regular basis can develop an odd or unpleasant smell. The top 6 reasons a Maltese may smell bad and the 8 ways keep keep a Maltese puppy or dog smelling nice and clean. - [Life Span](https://www.petmaltese.com/maltese-life-span): Details of Maltese life expectancy. Top causes of death for this breed. Steps to help your Maltese live as long as possible. - [arthritis](https://www.petmaltese.com/maltese-arthritis): How to help a senior Maltese with arthritis. Signs, causes, diagnosis, effective at home treatments, veterinary and alternative treatments to provide relief. - [Paw Issues](https://www.petmaltese.com/maltese-paw-issues): Both acute and chronic problems with the paws can cause a Maltese puppy or dog to lick, bite, or chew the paws. List of top reasons and effective remedies. - [Summer Care](https://www.petmaltese.com/maltese-dog-summer-care): Top 7 care tips for taking care of a Maltese puppy or dog in the summer. Walks, staying cool, fleas, ticks, mosquitoes, protecting skin, coat, paws, and nose from the sun. - [Home](https://www.petmaltese.com/): Detailed information regarding the Maltese dog, covering all care elements for puppies and adults. Dedicated to the health and happiness of this breed.