How to Feed a Baby Pomeranian

The Pomeranian is a diminutive dog breed known for its loving, curious and vibrant temperament, as well as for its straight muzzle, compact physique and high ears. If you are considering making a tiny Pomeranian puppy a part of your household, it can help to first learn the proper feeding habits for the toy dog, as all breeds are different.

Things You'll Need

  • Dry dog food made especially for small breeds
  • Canned puppy food
  • Clean water
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Instructions

    • 1

      Provide your Pomeranian puppy with small meals a minimum of three times daily. Puppies require more frequent feedings than adult dogs. Continue the frequent meals until your puppy is roughly six months old. Because of the breed's tiny size, insufficient food can cause hypoglycemia, which is a blood glucose condition.

    • 2

      Feed your Pomeranian puppy the same food it ate before you adopted it. Sudden and quick dietary changes can make puppies feel sick with upset stomach, so initially give your puppy the same food it received at the breeder. If you want to make a full change, do it gradually over the course of a month or so. For instance, start out changing 25 percent of the food in the first week. The next week, change 50 percent. In the next three weeks, slowly switch the food over entirely.

    • 3

      Purchase dry food from a reputable brand of dog food. Seek out puppy food that caters to the needs of small breeds. Make sure the food does not consist of artificial coloring or preservatives. For exact portion sizes, consult the back of the bag.

    • 4

      Feed your Pomeranian 1 tbsp. of canned food for puppies alongside its standard dry food meals.

    • 5

      Keep fresh and clean water in your puppy's bowl at all times. Never allow a minute to go by without your Pomeranian having access to water.