Health and Care

The amount of food required by a Pomeranian
For wet food, 3%-5% of the puppy’s ideal body weight over 3-4 meals.
For adult dog, feed 2%-3% of the dog’s ideal body weight.

The amount of food you feed your puppy will vary depending upon his size, activity, metabolism, and environment. Feeding too much can not only lead to a pudgy pup, but can also cause bone abnormalities and other health issues.

If your puppy appears to be gaining too much weight, gradually decrease his food intake, but if his ribs are showing, increase his portions. If you are unsure about his proper weight or appearance, talk to your vet for guidance.

Adults: When the average dog is one year old, he has reached full maturity and enters a “maintenance period.” This means that his nutritional requirements will stay about the same during his young adult life, assuming he is not ill or engaging in extreme physical exercise.

His weight should remain stable and his body should be well-proportioned — he should have an observable waist and you should be able to feel his ribs with your fingertips, beneath a thin layer of fat.

Unless your Pomeranian’s teeth are cleaned on a regular basis, your Pomeranian will suffer from early tooth loss, bad breath etc. Use a toothbrush (small soft brush designed for human children) and doggie toothpaste ( never human toothpaste. More details on this necessary pom task are in the grooming section.

A complete change of diet will help Pomeranians who have coat problems. Avoid all bought dog food and only feed fresh nutritious home cooked meals. Supplement this diet with a couple of tablespoons of tinned salmon two or three times weekly. Coconut oil is great applied externally as well as adding a small amount to your dog’s food daily.

Somewhere between 10 and 16 years. Toy dog breeds live longer than the larger dog breeds. Keeping your Pomeranian trim will ensure he lives a long healthy life.

No double coated dog breeds do not shed as much as the smooth coated dog breeds. Double coated breeds shed on a seasonal basis. Weekly brushing will keep shedding to a minimum.

Don’t clip, as you run a huge risk of the coat not growing back. Find a groomer who will trim the coat shorter with scissors. I am located in Australia and this week it has been 45 degrees C. I keep the poms cool indoors during the hottest part of the day with an air conditioner and fans.

I really would not clip my poms due to the heat and risk Post Clipping Alopecia. Pomeranians are best kept cool indoors during the hottest part of the day.

Read about clipping Pomeranians here: https://pomeranian.org/clipping-my-pom/

Female Pomeranians usually shed twice a year unless desexed. She is just shedding some of her winter coat and it will grow back quickly. It is important to brush and comb all loose hair out. You need to make way for the new coat.