Hello, pet parents! Welcome to my ultimate guide to feeding pomeranians.
In this guide, I will cover how much to feed a Pomeranian, how often to feed your Pomeranian; when to feed your Pomeranian, what foods to feed your Pomeranian, what foods to avoid feeding your Pomeranian; and other questions you may have about your Pomeranian’s nutrition.
You can read the article to the end, or go through the table of contents below and jump to the section that answers the questions you have on your mind.
- Pomeranian Nutritional Requirements
- The Factors Affecting The Feeding of Your Pomeranians
- Pomeranian Feeding Amount
- Pomeranian Feeding Frequency
- Pomeranian Feeding Schedule
- The Kind of Food to Feed Your Pomeranian
- The Kind Food to Avoid Feeding Your Pomeranian
- When To Transition Your Pomeranians From Puppy Food To Adult Food
- Why Your Pomeranian Is Not Eating
- Why Your Pomeranian Is Always Hungry
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Final Thoughts
Pomeranians are friendly little dogs, with boisterous personalities. They are notorious picky eaters, and are one of the only dog breeds not prone to obesity as a result of their active nature.
Pomeranians are very intelligent and are known for their ability to learn new tricks quickly. They make excellent watchdogs despite their size due to their alert nature and tendency to bark.
I have created this ultimate guide to feeding your Pomeranians to curious and new pet parents to solve your dog’s nutrition problem. I will go into details from my personal knowledge working for a vet on every feed question you might have.
Let’s jump into the article.
Pomeranian Nutritional Requirements
Pomeranian are small sized dogs that require the proper nutrients in their specific amount to grow healthy. Like other dog breeds, if some of these nutrients are present in excess amounts or less, it would end up endangering the overall health of your dog.
Your Pomeranian’s meal should majorly consist of fats, proteins, carbohydrates, fiber, and vitamins to meet their nutritional requirements for a healthy lifestyle.
The little size of a Pomeranian will require adequate and quality nutrients to maintain its body weight and strong bones to support its body frame. Anything short of this, can result in many health problems and prevent your dog from reaching its peak growth.
Your Pomeranian’s protein source must be from animal protein like chicken, turkey, lamb, and beef. Their fat source can be from fish oil or vegetables. Their source of fiber can come from wholesome healthy vegetables like cabbages, carrots, sprouts, and broccoli.
Nutritional Requirement for a Pomeranian Puppy
The diet of a Pomeranian puppy and adolescent should consist of 25-30% protein, 12-18% fat, and 6% fiber. Pomeranian puppies are moderately active and have a high rate of metabolism. They require protein for building healthy muscles and minerals for strong bones; carbohydrates for energy; and fats for maintaining a healthy fur.
Nutritional Requirement for an Adult Pomeranian
The meal plan for mature and adult Pomeranians should consist of 30% protein, carbohydrate, 15-20% fat, and fiber. At this stage, Pomeranians are most active and will need protein and carbohydrates to keep their weight and energy level optimal. However, you should avoid over feeding your pet at this stage to prevent them from developing health complications.
Nutritional Requirement For Senior Pomeranian
Your Pomeranian will be prone to sleeping a lot during their senior stage. They won’t require too many calories to meet their nutritional requirements due to their inactivity. Your pet’s food at this stage of life should ideally consist of 20% protein, 10% fat, and fiber. Senior Pomeranians will need more minerals and vitamins in their food to keep their immune system and bones healthy.
The Factors Affecting The Feeding of Your Pomeranians
Some factors will affect the diet of your Pomeranian, such as the size of the breed, its age, its activity level, and its underlying health conditions.
Let’s take a quick look at those factors before we jump into the quantity of food to feed your dog.
Size consideration
The average length of a Pomeranian for males and females is 7 to 12 inches (18 to 20 cm) from the sole of their feet to its shoulder. The weight of a male and female Pomeranian is 3 to 7 pounds (1.4 to 3.4kg)
Males and Females being of the same height and weight, will need the same amount of calories in their food to meet their nutritional requirement.
Age consideration
Pomeranian puppies will require more calories during their growing stage due to their high metabolic rate. They need to be fed a lot if you want them to grow into strong, healthy dogs.
Adult Pomeranians should not be fed more often than puppy Pomeranians. The adults have a slow metabolism that can lead to stomach bloating and indigestion if they’re fed excessively.
Your senior Pomeranian will be less active and require fewer calories than when they were younger. Doing otherwise might lead to obesity and other serious health problems.
Activity Level
Athletes are required to maintain a strict diet compared to non-athletes, so you should also keep your Pomeranian away from certain foods if you want to maintain its athletic abilities.
You wouldn’t want to feed your Pomeranian a meal high in fat and sodium, like cheap fast food, which would make him sluggish and lethargic.
These fast foods don’t contain the nutrients that would make your dog perform to the best of their abilities and make them slow to learn new tricks or obey your commands.
Health Consideration
Some health issues that affect your Pomeranian include a collapsed trachea, patella luxation, hypoglycemia, reverse sneezing, cataracts, and distichiasis.Â
These health problems could be avoided or mitigated by eating or avoiding certain foods from the start, rather than treating them as they arise.
It might be tempting to cut corners and go for the cheapest food. But engaging in such an act in the long run could lead to pain, seeing your Pomeranian sick, frequent visits to the vet, and thousands of dollars in expenses.
Pomeranian Feeding Amount
Your Pomeranian, just like any other dog breed, will require different amounts of food according to their stage of development. The amount of food a puppy will need will be different than the amount of food an adult will need to meet their nutritional requirements.
Feed your Pomeranian puppy 0.27 to 0.45 cups of food per day with 93 to 156 kcal; feed your adult Pomeranians 0.46 to 0.60 cups per day with 138 to 165 kcal; and feed your senior Pomeranians 0.35 to 0.40 cups per day with 104 to 120 kcal.
I will provide you with charts below to help you plan your dog’s meals from its puppy years to its senior years. However, this meal plan is not one-size-fits-all. It’s just a general guideline that should be followed based on your dog’s needs and recommendations from your vet or dog nutritionist.
How Much To Feed a Pomeranian Puppy
For your Pomeranian puppy to grow into healthy adults, the meal should be high in protein and low in fat, which can be obtained from animal meat.
A Pomeranian puppy should be given 0.27 to 0.45 cups of food per day that contains 93–156 kcal of nutrients based on its age, weight, size, gender, and physical activity.
The feeding requirement of your puppy is given in detail in the charts below:
| Age | Daily Food Quantity(Cups) | Kilocalories(Per day) | Protein | Fats |
| 2 months | 0.27 – 0.29 | 93 – 103 | 25 – 30% | 12 – 18% |
| 3 months | 0.29 – 0.33 | 101 – 115 | 25 – 30% | 12 – 18% |
| 4 months | 0.32 – 0.37 | 112 – 130 | 25 – 30% | 12 – 18% |
| 5 – 6 months | 0.34 – 0.42 | 119 – 147 | 25 – 30% | 12 – 18% |
| 7 – 8 months | 0.34 – 0.39 | 118 – 137 | 25 – 30% | 12 – 18% |
| 9 – 10 months | 0.36 – 0.42 | 125 – 147 | 25 – 30% | 12 – 18% |
| 11 – 12 months | 0.37 – 0.45 | 131 – 156 | 25 – 30% | 12 – 18% |
Following the above guidelines will aid in bone development and muscle growth, as well as strengthen their immune system to combat common bacteria and viruses that can cause health complications.
How Much To Feed an Adult Pomeranian
The nutritional requirements of an adult Pomeranian differ from those of a puppy. The food of mature Great Danes should have a lower percentage of proteins and fats to prevent obesity. This is done by reducing the feeding frequency to two times per day.
A mature and adult Pomeranian puppy should be given 0.46 to 0.60 cups of food per day that contains 138 to 165 kcal of nutrients based on its age, weight, size, gender, and physical activity.
The chart below will give you an understanding of the daily consumption needs of adult Pomeranians and help you with their meal plan.
| Age | Daily Food Quantity(Cups) | Kilocalories(Per day) | Protein | Fats |
| 1 – 7 years | 0.46 – 0.60 | 138 – 165 | 30% | 15 – 20% |
How Much To Feed a Senior Pomeranian
Senior Pomeranians are generally less active than their younger counterparts due to fragile bones and joints. This means their meals will contain fewer calories, protein, and fat.
Geriatric Pomeranians are often plagued with health issues. Some of these issues can be alleviated by supplementing your senior dog’s diet with vitamins and minerals to help revive his or her weakened immune system and fragile bones.
Senior and geriatric Pomeranians should be given 0.35-0.45 cups of food per day that contains 104 to 120 kcal of nutrients based on their age, weight, size, gender, and health issues.
The table below gives you some details about the meal plan for older Pomeranians.
| Age | Daily Food Quantity(Cups) | Kilocalories(Per day) | Protein | Fats |
| 8 years and above | 0.35 – 0.40 | 104 – 120 | 20% | 10% |
You can continue giving your senior dog the same food you give your adult Pomeranian, only in a smaller quantity as they don’t need as many calories as adult dogs. However, you should still consult your vet or pet nutritionist to be on the safe side.
Pomeranian Feeding Frequency
Your Great Dane’s meal frequency will vary the same as the feeding amounts, which are majorly dependent on its age. Below is a list of how often to feed your Great Danes:
How Often Should You Feed Your Pomeranian Puppy?
•     During the weaning process or at 8 weeks old and below: feed them four times a day at equally spaced intervals.
•     8 weeks to 3 months old: feed them four times a day at equally spaced intervals.
•     4 months to 12 months old: gradually transition to feeding them three times a day with equally spaced time intervals.
| Age | Optimal Feeding Times |
| 2 – 5 months | 7:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 5:00 p.m., and 10:00 p.m. |
| 6 – 12 months | 8:00 a.m., 2:00 p.m., 8:00 p.m. |
| 1 year and above | 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. |
How Often Should You Feed Your Adult Pomeranian?
You should feed your adult Pomeranians two times a day, with 12 hours of spacing between meals. One in the morning and one in the evening is ideal.
How Often Should You Feed Your Senior Pomeranian?
You should feed your senior Pomeranians twice a day, unless given a specific schedule by a vet.
Pomeranian Feeding Schedule
• Pomeranian puppies should be free-fed or fed in the morning, afternoon, evening, and night due to a faster metabolism in comparison to their adult colleagues
•     Adolescent Pomeranians should be fed in the morning, afternoon, and evening to help them transition properly into an adult.
•     Adult and Senior Pomeranians should also be fed in the morning and the evening unless stated differently by your vet or pet nutritionist.
As a general rule, you should feed your Pomeranians a few hours before going to bed in the evening, so they have enough time to digest the food before going to sleep.
In total, we shouldn’t spoil our companions with treats as they may grow too attached to them. Treats should be heavily used as a reward when training your Pomeranian.
| Age | Optimal Feeding Times |
| 2 – 5 months old | 6:00 am, 11:00 am, 4:00 pm, and 9:00 pm |
| 6 – 12 months | 7:00 am, 12:00 pm, 5:00 pm |
| 1 – 6 years | 7:00 am, 7:00 pm |
| 7 years and above | 7:00 am or 7:00 pm if fed once a day; 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. if fed twice a day. |
The Kind of Food to Feed Your Pomeranian
The food you feed your Pomeranian should specifically cater to large breeds and contain the required nutrients necessary for a strong and healthy dog.
The kind of food to feed your Pomeranian includes dry dog food, wet dog food, home-cooked food, and Biologically Appropriate Raw Food (BARF) to ensure your dog eats a balanced diet.
Let me touch on these few points to help you understand what to feed your dog:
Dry Dog Food: Dry dog food, or kibble, is a portion of commercial pet food made by grinding and mixing up ingredients like meats, grains, and nutritional additives, which are then shaped into little kernels and cooked at high temperatures to remove the water content. Dry dog food contains more carbs, less fat, less water, and sometimes less protein. Dry dog food is often recommended by vets due to its lower cost, dental health benefits, convenience, weight loss support, and playtime perks.
Wet Dog Food: Wet dog food, or canned food, is made by mixing up and cooking the ingredients before adding or extracting varying amounts of water. Unlike dry dog food, wet dog food contains more water, fewer carbs, more fat, and often more protein. They are recommended by veterinarians due to their high water content, taste, ease of eating, and high nutritional profile.
Home-Cooked Diet: Home-cooked diets are a great option for pet parents who are not into commercial dog food and want to go the extra length to prepare a meal for their furry companion. Feeding your dog a home-cooked meal gives you control over its nutrition and can put your mind at ease knowing that you are always providing the best care for your dog.
BARF Diet: Biologically Appropriate Raw Food is a diet that includes raw meat, raw eggs, crushed animal bones, fruits, vegetables, probiotics, and other natural ingredients. BARF diets are used as a substitute for processed foods with preservatives. However, consult your vet before feeding your pet a raw diet to avoid health complications from harmful substances.
The Kind Food to Avoid Feeding Your Pomeranian
We should take caution before giving whatever food we’re eating to our Pomeranian. They have large appetites, which makes it tempting to hand them whatever we find ourselves eating.
There are certain human foods, fruits, and vegetables to avoid feeding your Pomeranian because these foods contain toxins that are harmful to your pet that could lead you to frequent trips to the vet.
Human food to avoid feeding your Pomeranian includes chocolates, coffee, gums, peanut butter, candies, cooked bones, etc.
The fruits and vegetables to avoid feeding your Pomeranian include grapes, avocado, garlic, onions, etc.
You should always check the ingredients on the food label to see if these ingredients are present in the food. Or you can simply consult a vet or pet nutritionist to check the ingredients with them.
When To Transition Your Pomeranians From Puppy Food To Adult Food
You should transition your Pomeranian puppy from puppy food to adult food when he’s around 10–12 months old.
Transitioning your adolescent Pomeranian from puppy food to adult food is an important stage in your dog’s development. Puppy food contains more calories and nutrients than adult food to meet the nutritional requirements at that stage of life.
Transitioning needs to be gradual by introducing adult feed bit by bit until you get to 100% adult feed.
However, feeding your adult Pomeranian puppy food will fill them with more protein and fat than their body requires and will lead to obesity due to the high fat content the body doesn’t need for optimum growth.
| Day | Puppy Food | Adult Food |
| Day 1 – 2 | 75% | 25% |
| Day 3 – 4 | 50% | 50% |
| Day 5 – 6 | 25% | 75% |
| Day 7 – 8 | 0% | 100% |
Why Your Pomeranian Is Not Eating
Your Pomeranian will not eat if it has one or a combination of the factors listed below:
Illness, dental problems, stomach sensitivity, changes in hormone levels, medication, constipation, time of day, spoiled food, anxiety, dehydration, stress
Pomeranians can be picky eaters; one way to combat this is to make their food a mixture, like kibble mixed with some quantity of B.A.R.F. However, you should see the vet as soon as possible if your Great Dane consistently refuses to eat and drink.
Why Your Pomeranian Is Always Hungry
Pomeranians, like other small dog breeds, are food-motivated and will munch on as much food as they can get their paws into.
Excessive exercise will make your dog’s body burn faster, thus making them hungry after such exercises. Worms could be another reason your dog is always hungry.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Pomeranians eat a lot?
No, Pomeranians do not eat a lot. They are picky eaters, but they still have the excessive eating traits of dogs in general. However, they won’t refuse the treats you give them while watching Netflix
Can Pomeranians become vegetarians?
As a whole, Pomeranians can live on a vegetarian diet as long as their diet consists of enough nutrients, proteins, fats, and calories to meet their nutritional requirements.
However, you should consult a pet nutritionist or veterinarian to plan a vegan diet for your dog breed to prevent health complications that can arise from an uncertain practice.
Can Pomeranians eat bones?
Pomeranians can eat bones as they contain a great deal of minerals that meet their nutritional requirements. Also, eating bones will strengthen your teeth and gums as well as improve dental hygiene.
However, you should follow some guidelines laid down by the American Kennel Club before giving bones to your Cocker spaniel. One of the guidelines is to throw away the raw meat bones given to your furry friend after three to four days.
What human foods can I feed my Pomeranian?
You can feed your Pomeranian different types of human foods, such as beef, chicken, pork, turkey, salmon, tuna, and eggs. They can also eat noodles, oatmeal, sweet potatoes, unsalted peanuts, parsnips, and other foods such as rice and pasta, yogurt, cheese, and peanut butter.
What fruits and vegetables can I feed my Pomeranian?
Pomeranians can eat many types of fruits, such as strawberries, apples, bananas, raspberries, peaches, mangoes, pears, blueberries, plums, melon, pineapple, oranges, and kiwi fruit. They can also eat vegetables such as pumpkin, carrots, peas, corn, cauliflower, spinach, cabbage, broccoli, and more.Â
Should you give your Pomeranian supplements?
Your Pomeranian doesn’t need to be given supplements if you feed it a commercial diet that meets its nutritional requirements. However, you may need to feed them supplements if you feed them home-cooked meals as recommended by your vet or dog nutritionist.
Final Thoughts
Pomeranians are affectionate dogs that any pet parent will be lucky to have. However, proper care has to be taken regarding their nutritional needs. A healthy dog is happy, so a pet parent should ensure that the pup stays within the stipulated weight and does not become obese.
Options such as dry, wet, raw, and homemade diets are all great for them. You can free-feed your Pomeranian puppies, but you have to draw up a strict plan as they grow. It is also essential to know what foods are healthy and should be avoided, as some are toxic.
However, if you desire more information on how to take care of your Pomeranian, you should contact the nearest vet for information on essential nutrients, and you can also see a pet nutritionist for a regimen schedule for your pet.
