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Foods a Pomeranian Can and Cannot Eat

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We’ve received quite a few requests for a list of foods a Pomeranian can eat and cannot eat. So, while it’d be impossible to list out every single food that exists with a ‘yes’ or ‘no’, in this section you will see:

• A list of foods a Pomeranian can safely eat, if you want to add some ingredients to meals or give as snacks

• Foods that it's okay to give once in a while

• A list of common foods you may have in your home or normally eat, that are not necessarily toxic, but are not are safe or healthy for a Pomeranian to eat

• A list of foods that are toxic to all canines

Foods a Pomeranian Can Eat on a Regular Basis or in Moderation

Please note that while this list contains foods that are safe for a Pom to eat, diets need to be balanced.

Chicken

Turkey

Lamb

Bison

Fish

Liver Beef or Chicken, Gizzards and Hearts (Chicken)

Pork (in moderation)

Venison

Shrimp or Crawfish

Hamburger meat (lean and in moderation)

Asparagus (cooked and in moderation)

Beets

Bell peppers (cooked and in moderation)

Broccoli (in moderation)

Cauliflower (in moderation)

Carrots

Cucumber

Green beans

Kale (in moderation)

Spinach

Lettuce

Peas

Potatoes

Yams / Sweet potatoes

Zucchini

Quinoa (is higher in nutrition than corn or wheat)

Rice (even dogs that are sensitive to grains may do okay with rice)

Pasta (plain and in moderation)

Sunflower seeds

Peanut butter

Peanuts

Flaxseeds

Cashews

Eggs (scrambled is usually best)

Whole white yogurt

Cottage cheese

Cheese (in moderation; aged cheddar cheese is one of the best)

Honey

Apples

Banana

Blueberries

Cantaloupe

Honeydew melon

Huckleberries

Kiwi

Oranges (in moderation)

Nectarines (without the pit)

Peaches (without the pit)

Pear

Pineapple (fresh is best)

Plums (without the pit)

Pumpkin (canned, not the pie filing)

Mango

Raspberries

Strawberries

Watermelon

Foods a Pomeranian Can Eat Once in a While

This is a list of foods you may have around the house, that while a Pom can eat them, should not be part of your dog’s regular diet:

Cream cheese

Bread (may help if your Pomeranian has an upset stomach)

Saltine crackers (may help if your Pomeranian has an upset stomach)

Coconut

Popcorn

Pretzels or plain potato chips (typically a low-nutrient food with too much sodium)

Avocado

Guava

Marshmallow (can help a dog swallow medication in tablet form)

Jelly bean (can help calm a queasy stomach)

Bacon (better if cuts are lean and grease is blotted, and then in moderation)

Pancakes, waffles

Maple syrup

Foods a Pomeranian Can Technically Eat, but Are Not a Good Idea

The foods on this list are not toxic when eaten in small qualities, but are unhealthy for a variety of reasons:

Almonds

Pistachios

Cheap kibble or snacks with ingredients from China, GMO’s, corn-based

Hotdogs

Spam

Sausages

Deli meats

Ham (has very high levels of sodium)

Fat trimmed from meats

Macaroni and cheese (has no to low protein and diary which can cause upset stomach in large quantities)

Meatloaf (but not if made with onions or garlic which is toxic; meatloaf made with lean hamburger, plain bread crumbs, and eggs would be fine)

Tacos

Corn

Wheat

High fructuous products such as most breakfast cereals, toaster pops, etc.

Human Infant formula

Milk products (with the exception of cottage cheese and whole white yogurt; this is because canines are not able to properly digest many dairy products)

Processed or canned cheese spreads

Margarine

Pickles

Ice cream

Please note: When in doubt about any level of ingestion of these foods, seek veterinary assistance. If your Pomeranian eats a small portion of something that’s not a good idea, you may need to take steps to help with issues that may occur. Depending on the food, your Pom may develop diarrhea.

If so, it can help to place your puppy or dog in his indoor playpen and have that well-lined with pee pads. You may also wish to encourage water intake and preemptively switch to a bland diet for a day or so. A bland diet can help ease tummy woes and typically consists of one protein (like plain white chicken meat) and one starch (like sweet potato).

Foods a Pomeranian Cannot Eat

Onion

Garlic

Shallots

Leeks

Chives

Chocolate

Grapes (also grape jelly and grape juice)

Raisins

Currants (also currant jelly)

Cinnamon

Coffee Grounds

Rawhide

Wild Mushrooms

Pecans

Walnuts

Macadamia nuts

Cherries

The pits or core from any fruit, and the seeds from apples

Any food with xylitol (a sugar substitute)

Any food (or drink) with caffeine

Leaves and other parts of tomato plant, avocado plant, bell pepper plant, and eggplant plant.

Bones (crushed and ground bones is okay)

Yeast dough

Tomato sauce

Any meal or dish with any of the above ingredients in it; just some include pasta dishes, pizza, and stuffing)

Chinese food (can have MSG and usually has onions and/or garlic)

Please note: If your Pomeranian eats something known to be toxic, call the veterinarian or a pet poison hotline immediately. While signs of poisoning include vomiting, diarrhea, confusion, trouble breathing, coughing, and/or marked lethargy, some reactions can be delayed.

Have both activated charcoal and hydrogen peroxide as part of your Pom’s first aid kit. You may be asked to give your dog activated charcoal (which can help absorb the toxin) or hydrogen peroxide (to induce vomiting); but in some cases, either of these can make things worse.

Key Points to Remember About Offering Food Bits

While it’s normal to want to give your Pomeranian some of your own food, doing so just one time can set a habit of begging. And, a dog may turn his nose up at his own food if he has been taught that an alternative may be coming.

The best way to ensure that your puppy or dog is eating a healthy diet is to:

• Choose a superior high-quality dry kibble. It should have no synthetic preservatives, coloring, flavoring, soy, high grain count, by-products, generic meats or oils, and should be sized for small dogs. One of our top recommended brands is Wellness CORE Natural Grain-Free Dry for Small Breeds.

• Pre-plan snacks. Most Pomeranians do well with 3 to 4 small snacks in between meals. You can opt for some of the fruits or veggies on this list, or choose a 100% all-natural healthy snack that like Old Mother Hubbard Classic Crunchy Natural Dog Treats.

• Have 1 or 2 moist treats reserved specially for rewarding good behavior. This is to mark actions such going to the bathroom in the right spot, listening to a command, walking nicely beside you, etc. And, this is not just for when you’re training for this. It’s important to reward a dog every now and then to reinforce good behavior.

The training treat should be small (so it does not interfere with appetite), moist (works better than dry), extra tasty, something that is not given out at any rate, and 100% all natural. Wellness Soft WellBites Natural Grain-Free Dog Treats is one that we highly recommend. Note, that depending on the size of your Pom, you may wish to break these in half (easy to do, since they are moist).