Snacks refers to food tidbits given in between meals to keep a Pom happy. With toy breeds, giving snacks plays a role in reducing episode of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). The best snacks for Pomeranians are dry (these may also be labeled as crunchy, baked, 'cookies', or biscuits) since this this type of snack works best to satiate the appetite. D
ry snacks are also the best choice to give before car rides and if a Pom has a sensitive tummy.
As with all
meals that you feed your Pom, snacks should be free of any additives like synthetic preservatives, coloring dyes, artificial flavoring, by-products, generic meats or oils, and high levels of wheat and ideally made in the USA or Canada (steer clear of any made or sourced in China due to past issues with toxic ingredients that sickened over 5,000 dogs).
Note that we recommend all snacks and treats be preserved naturally with vitamins (often shows as mixed tocopherals) and/or herbs/plants (like rosemary or green tea extract).
Let's look at our top 3 picks for dry, baked snacks:
We love these for several reasons. Wellness sets the bar in regard to all-natural dog treats, so you can feel confident in that regard. These are also sized perfectly for Pomeranians and other toy and small breeds. And the flavor combo of this (chicken, cherries, and spearmint) is super-unique. Note that other yummy combos (like their turkey and pomegranate) are soft treats, which are awesome if you're looking for that type).
These small baked snacks are a super healthy all-natural choice. There are 3 awesome flavor combos: peanut butter & bananas, pumpkin & sweet potato, and berries (which has cranberries, cherries, and blueberries).
We love fruitables for their wholesome goodness; as with all of our top choices, these are all-natural with no additives. And the flavor options are out of this world. These particular ones all have a pumpkin base which is absolutely ideal for Pomeranians with sensitive stomachs. There is pumpkin & banana, pumpkin & apple, pumpkin & cranberry, and pumpkin & blueberry.
The Best Store-bought Training Treats for Pomeranians
As we touched on earlier, the words snacks and treats are often interchanged but there's actually a big difference between dog snacks and dog training treats. Training treats are given any time you wish to send a strong message that your Pom has done a good job (or at least tried hard). So, this includes when you're housebreaking, command training, working on heeling, and other times. Sometimes, it's just to say, 'good dog!' if they're behaving nicely.
There are a few key differences in the qualities of training treats vs. snacks. Training treats should be very small (as to not interfere with a Pom's appetite, since these may be given out multiple times in one training session), moist (may be labeled as chewy or soft) since most dogs prefer this over dry and the goal is to give them something really special, and packed with flavor. In addition, any treat you give to your Pomeranian as a reward should never be given at other times as a normal snack.
These elements will help the treats be seen as 'high value' which gives them the biggest impact.
And, of course, as with all goodies, treats should be all-natural without additives, made of quality ingredients (no by-products or generic meats or oils), without high levels of wheat, fillers, and ideally made in the USA or Canada (steer clear of any made or sourced in China due to past issues with toxic ingredients that sickened over 5,000 dogs).
Let's look at our top 3 picks for training treats:
Despite the name, these are ideal for Poms of all ages and you may actually need to break these in half for very small pups. There's lots to love about these since Wellness is an awesome company that keeps all additives out of their dog treats (and kibble and canned food). This flavor combo is lamb & salmon which are excellent flavors for sending a clear message of a reward.
This has everything you're looking for in a training treat that your Pom will be eager to earn. As you can see by the name, these are human-grade and organic, and there's limited all-natural ingredients. Note that Full Moon also makes stick chews and larger chewy snacks, but for the purposes of picking the best training treats, we are referring to their chicken (a yummy classic flavor dogs love) and duck (for a super savory taste) training treats which are sized ideally for small dogs like the Pomeranian.
We can't imagine a list like this without Zuke's being on it since everything in their line of dog goodies is all-natural and wholesome. These are perfect treat rewards if you're doing command training, heeling, or another type of training with your Pom in which multiple treats will be given in succession. We especially love the flavor options including rabbit (an awesome strong flavor for reward), salmon, pork, duck, chicken, and peanut butter & oats.
The Best Dental Chews for a Pomeranian
Taking care of your Pom’s teeth is such an important part of care and can save your dog from a great deal of pain and eventual tooth loss, and can even extend their life span. All dogs are vulnerable to tooth decay, periodontal disease (gum infection that can eventually erode the jaw bone), and gingivitis; however, this is a particular concern for toy breeds like the Pomeranian.
One of the best methods to keep a dog's teeth in good shape is to brush them using a quality toothbrush and paste
and have routine vet checkups. However, offering a daily dental chew also plays a big role in maintaining good dental hygiene, keeping destructive plaque at bay, and even combating bad breath issues. Let's look at our top 2 picks for dental chews: