FEEDING
WHAT IS THE BEST FOOD FOR POMERANIAN DOGS?
SMALL MEALS, BUT QUALITY
Pomeranian dogs should eat small amounts of food, but it must be of good quality. We explain what your Pomeranian needs, what is the best food for Pomeranians.
It is important to ensure that they drink enough water when they feed. Choose a small dog food that is usually sized to perfectly fit your little friend's tiny jaws. You can refer to the manufacturer's daily allowance information, but calorie needs are highly dependent on the size of your dog.
Let your dog rest or nap after meals to aid digestion. Once or twice a day is enough for adult dogs. Don't give too many prizes. In addition, it must be taken into account that an overweight of more than 500 grams in such a small dog corresponds to a weight gain of more than 10% of the total body weight.
WHAT NOT TO FEED YOUR POMERANIAN
GARLIC, LERES AND ONIONS
These foods have thiosulfate that causes the destruction of red blood cells in dogs, which is known as hemolytic anemia.
SUGAR SUBSTITUTES
Xylitol is a component that is extracted from corn, it can be very toxic, it causes an unexpected release of insulin in the animal's body, causing drastic drops in blood sugar.
ALCOHOL
Our pets do not metabolize alcohol well, it causes them disorientation, they become unpredictable, they suffer from incontinence. And in larger quantities it can cause death.
CHOCOLATE, ACFÉ and TE
Chocolate has theobromine, a substance that is equal to caffeine or theine, when consumed in large quantities or continuously they are toxic.
GRAPES
The consumption of this fruit is known to be life threatening by causing kidney failure in dogs.
MACADAMIA NUTS DRIED FRUITS IN GENERAL
It could cause kidney failure, vomiting, diarrhea and digestion problems.
IVY
Contact with ivy can cause dermatitis, eruptions, blisters and ulcers. If ingested, it causes discomfort, gastroenteritis, vomiting and diarrhea, muscle spasms, excitability and even convulsions.