What to feed a Pomeranian
Pomeranians are a toy breed, typically weighing only a few kilograms as an adult, which means a small-breed formula with a genuinely small kibble size matters more here than for a larger dog. The breed is also well known for dental problems given their small, crowded mouths, which is worth factoring into both the food and the wider care routine.
What a Pomeranian needs from their food
A small or toy-breed formula is built with a smaller kibble size than a standard adult recipe, which suits a Pomeranian's tiny mouth and jaw far better and reduces the temptation to swallow pieces whole rather than chewing them. Toy breeds also have a faster metabolism relative to their size than larger dogs, which is part of why small-breed foods are often more calorie-dense per 100g than a standard formula.
Dental disease is genuinely common in Pomeranians because of their small, often crowded jaw, so a food or treat with a dental benefit — a kibble shape designed to scrape the tooth surface, or a dedicated dental chew — is worth considering alongside regular brushing and vet dental checks, rather than as a fix on its own.
Pomeranians can also be prone to weight gain if overfed relative to their small size, since even a modest amount of extra food is a much bigger proportion of their daily needs than it would be for a larger dog. Weighing food rather than estimating by eye matters more here than for a breed where a slightly generous scoop makes less difference.
What we stock, and switching foods
Our range includes small-breed dry and wet formulas, alongside dedicated dental chews sized for a small mouth. If you are moving your Pomeranian onto a new food, do it gradually over about a week, watching their stools and appetite through the change.
If your Pomeranian is a fussy eater — not unusual for the breed — introducing variety slowly and avoiding switching foods too frequently tends to work better than chasing a new brand every time they turn their nose up at a meal. Persistent poor appetite or weight loss is worth a vet check rather than assuming it is simply fussiness.
Foods that suit this breed
Everything below is in stock with us, priced with delivery worked out, and packed and posted by hand in the UK.
Alpha Sensitive Salmon & Rice
A salmon and rice dry food for adult dogs with sensitive digestions, made without wheat gluten, soya or dairy.
£49.00
Alpha Working Dog Maintenance Chicken
An energy-controlled chicken dry food for working dogs with lower energy needs or a tendency to put on weight.
£29.00
James Wellbeloved Grain Free Senior Dry Dog Food Turkey & Veg
Grain-free turkey kibble for senior dogs, with glucosamine and chondroitin for joints
£82.35
Harringtons Just 6 Dry Dog Food Lamb
Grain-free lamb dry dog food in 2KG and 12KG sizes, with size-specific formulas
From£13.99
Forthglade Complete Meal Lightly Baked Chicken
A grain-free complete dry food for adult dogs, lightly baked and built on 50% chicken
From£12.49
Bakers Superfoods Chicken with Vegetables Dry Dog Food
Bakers Chicken with Vegetables dry dog food, 14kg, complete nutrition for adult dogs
£39.15
Harringtons Adult Dog Salmon & Potato
Complete salmon and potato dry dog food with 21% protein in a 1.7KG bag
£6.25
Forthglade Cold Pressed Grain Free Chicken
Cold-pressed grain-free chicken food with fruit and botanicals, in three bag sizes
From£16.99
James Wellbeloved Grain Free Adult Dry Dog Food Turkey Veg
Grain-free turkey kibble for adult dogs, evenly balanced with potato in the mix
From£12.75
Forthglade Cold Pressed Small Dog Turkey
Cold-pressed grain-free dry food for small dogs and puppies, built on turkey
£16.99
Lily's Kitchen Dog Lovely Lamb
Complete lamb-led dry dog food offered in two practical bag sizes
From£25.15
Common questions
- Why do Pomeranians need small-breed food specifically?
- The smaller kibble size suits their tiny mouth and jaw, reducing the temptation to swallow pieces without chewing, and small-breed formulas are typically more calorie-dense to match a toy breed's faster metabolism relative to their size. A standard adult kibble is often too large and not matched to their needs.
- Are Pomeranians prone to dental problems?
- Yes, dental disease is common in the breed because of their small, often crowded jaw. A dental-friendly food or chew, alongside regular brushing and vet checks, helps manage this, though none of these replace proper veterinary dental care when it is needed.
- How do I stop my Pomeranian from gaining weight?
- Weigh their food rather than estimating by eye, since even a small excess is a bigger proportion of a toy breed's daily needs than it would be for a larger dog. Check body condition regularly with your vet and account for treats within their daily total.
- My Pomeranian is a fussy eater — what should I do?
- Introduce variety gradually rather than switching brands every time they turn down a meal, since frequent changes can make fussiness worse. If poor appetite continues or comes with weight loss, book a vet check rather than assuming it is simply fussy eating.
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Written against guidance published by UK veterinary and welfare organisations. Always confirm specifics with your own vet.
Written by Matt Garnett, who runs Giddy Pets and is a lifelong pet owner — not a vet. This is general information, not veterinary advice, and it cannot replace an examination by the vet who knows your animal. How we write these guides.