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Can a Pomeranian Spitz be given cherry berries? Everything about feeding the Pomeranian Spitz. Trimming Pomeranian's nails at home

So that your Pomeranian does not have digestive problems, is cheerful and active, the coat shines in the sun, is silky and thick and looks well-groomed, so that the teeth, skin and claws are healthy, you need to take care of a properly balanced diet. It is very important.

The diet should include all the nutrients necessary for health and proper functioning of the digestive system - proteins, fats, carbohydrates, minerals, vitamin complex and water and in the correct proportions.

Squirrels contain different amino acids that a dog needs for harmonious growth and tissue regeneration. Both deficiency and excess of proteins are dangerous for Spitz health. Carbohydrates, however, like proteins, are a source of energy. To prevent your dog from becoming obese, physical activity must compensate for the carbohydrates consumed. From fat Pomeranians receive the fatty acids necessary for a dog to live a full life and look good. It is also necessary to ensure normal life minerals, vitamins, water.

Exists three main ways to feed dogs - this is feeding dry food, feeding natural products And combined feeding. But no matter what method you choose, it is worth considering that in any case, the bitter orange along with food should receive all the substances described above in the required ratio. With a properly balanced diet, the dog does not need special supplements. But if changes have occurred in the life of a Spitz that require additional resources - a sudden change in climate, illness, during feeding and gestation of puppies - the dog should be fed. Puppies do not need feeding - this can disrupt the harmonious development of their osseous-ligamentous apparatus! Before you decide to use supplements, be sure to consult a veterinarian nutritionist.

Now let's look at each type of nutrition in detail.

1. Feeding dry food

Feeding your Spitz with dry food has a wide range of advantages:

it is much easier to feed “dry” than to prepare different foods every day, taking into account the balance of vitamins, minerals and other things, therefore, you save time on preparing food;
dry food is already balanced in mineral and vitamin composition;
no additional additives are required in the diet;
ease of storage;
Convenience of feeding during travel and transportation.

The only thing that can scare owners away from this method of feeding is feed price, because if you feed “drying”, then, of course, it must be good (and not the kind that is advertised on TV). But super premium dry food is very economical due to its high digestibility! Of course, like everything good and high quality, dry food is not cheap. Eating economy-class dry food causes enormous harm to the health of your Spitz.

If you feed your pet natural food, but decide to switch to dry food, the change should not be drastic. Slowly add small portions of dry food to natural food over the course of a week, gradually increasing the proportions in favor of dry food until you completely switch to it.

When you pick up your Spitz puppy from the breeder, ask him for the dry food he fed the puppies. It will be enough for the first few days, after which you can choose the appropriate food yourself.

How to choose high-quality and good food for your Spitz?

Currently, there are four categories of dry food on the market: economy class, premium class, super premium class and holistic food. But the presence of appropriate inscriptions does not always tell the truth about the food’s belonging to a particular class, because this classification is not regulated by law. Therefore, to determine whether a food is good or not, you need to carefully study its composition.

Firstly, the composition of the feed should be described in great detail, all ingredients are listed with sources of proteins, fats, carbohydrates in decreasing order of their weight content.

Example #1: the composition contains corn, wheat, etc., and one ingredient of animal origin, therefore, this is an ordinary porridge, the consumption of which will lead to gastrointestinal problems.

Example #2: the composition of the feed is general in nature - cereals, meat, meat products, etc., please know, this is economy class feed, which is made from waste from flour milling and slaughterhouses.

Secondly, the hallmark of good food is In its composition, meat comes first, its type is indicated (it can be whole, for example, chicken, or chopped), its percentage is indicated - at least 25% of the total composition of the feed, there are two or more sources of protein of animal origin (eggs, fish products, meat products, for example , liver).

Thirdly, an indicator of good food is high degree of digestibility, and the better the digestibility process goes, the lower the feeding norms indicated on the package, that is, the less food the dog needs to eat per day (see the “Feeding norms” block on the food bag).

Hence the conclusion: good food does not cost twice as much, just by buying cheap food, only half of it is absorbed by the animal’s body, and the remaining half goes to waste! But along with high-quality food, your pet receives the entire range of vitamins, minerals, proteins, fats and carbohydrates in the required volumes, which ensures the health of the gastrointestinal and genitourinary systems.

A good dry food should also contain:

strictly up to 50% (preferably about 30%) cereal products and/or vegetables are carbohydrates and fibers that are necessary for proper digestion;
vitamins;
minerals;
natural preservatives - vitamins E, C, herbal extracts and oils (pay attention to this, because this is a source of pride for feed manufacturers and additional advertising). They provide the possibility of long-term storage of feed without loss of properties;
special supplements for the proper functioning of joints, intestines, supplements that enhance immunity;
special feeding diet for puppies (acceptable amounts of calcium and phosphorus), adult dogs, etc.

Note: As preservatives, it is officially permitted to introduce various acids (hydrochloric, acetic, sulfuric, phosphoric, etc.), some salts of these acids, sodium bisulfite, sodium nitrite. This should be avoided - read the packaging carefully, the fine print.

Good dry food should not contain:

offal, that is, waste from slaughterhouses, and this is not only the liver, lungs, heart, but also hooves, horns, wool, feathers;
chemical preservatives, or EWG additives (Ethoxyquin, BHA (E320), BHT (E321), Propylgallate). Research results have shown that these additives cause cancer and general developmental disorders, provoke allergies, and interfere with the proper functioning of the liver animals;
dyes;
flavorings;
sugar and caramel;
empty fillers that do not carry an energy load, but only “clog” the stomach and cause a feeling of fullness - cellulose, nut shells and similar substances.

I think it’s clear that feeding Spitz dogs with economy-class food is not recommended.

Premium food differs from economy-class feeds in the absence of by-products. They contain animal or poultry meat (chicken, beef, etc.) or fish, additives in the form of cereals and vegetables (no more than 50%). But the meat content is small, there is a lot of water and poorly digestible components; Feed digestibility is average.

Premium food:

Super premium food very close to natural nutrition, have an excellent balance of proteins, fats, carbohydrates. It contains only pure meat (turkey, chicken, lamb or fish), barley, which has a beneficial effect on heart health, oats - to improve digestion, hypoallergenic rice, dried tomatoes - a source of vitamins. You will never find ballast substances or dyes in them. They have tremendous digestibility, so they justify their price.

Super premium food:

For Spitz, for example, Canadian 1st Choice for small breed dogs is suitable, which contains L-carnitine and prebiotics, and has a good chicken content - 30%. MD-25 food from the French company Royal Canin, unfortunately, has been discontinued. Now the company offers a wide selection of food, where the X-Small series is suitable for Spitz or food for Chihuahuas or Yorkshire terriers.

New generation feed Holistic (holistic) contain proteins of animal origin that were grown without the use of hormones and antibiotics, and plant ingredients - without chemicals and pesticides, do not contain genetically modified organisms and plant proteins. Called to heal and bring harmony.

Korma holistic:

Orijen (Orien or Orijen);
Acana (Akana);
Chicken Soup;
Merrikk California Naturales;
Pinnacle;
Berkley (Berkley);
Golden Eagle (Golden Eagle);
Go Natural & Now Natural (Go Natural and Now Natural);
Eagle Pack Holistic Select;
Innova (Innova);
Innova Evo (Innova Evo);
Felidae (Felide);
Canidae (Kanide).

Canide and Felide foods are among the top ten best foods in the United States (according to Whole Dog Journal).

For Spitz dogs, you need to choose food designed for small breed dogs, taking into account the age of the dog. Feed according to the recommendations on the package. Be sure to make sure that your Spitz has clean water in his bowl and change it periodically.

When changing from one dry food to another, do the same as when switching from natural feeding, that is, do it gradually, otherwise the dog will be stressed.

Do not overdo it with the number of treats you give your pet - only when training and accustoming to procedures.

When a small puppy appears in your home, you need to feed him according to the following scheme: For the first 7-10 days, feed as recommended by the breeder, because changing the feeding pattern will cause stress. For puppies, you should choose super premium food “for puppies of small breeds” - it is designed for puppies from 1 month to a year. The food can be either dry or canned, they can even be mixed, but leaving the serving size the same. After these ten days, switch to the generally accepted feeding scheme for Spitz dogs (possibly a link to this scheme, it is in the general recommendations for feeding schemes). When your baby grows up - he will be one year old, switch to food “for adult dogs” (from 1 year to 7 years) of the same brand. After 7 years of age, you need to buy appropriate food for older cats.

You will understand that this or that food is suitable for your dog based on the condition of its coat, teeth, dog’s stool and its general condition; the dog should eat it with pleasure. If you notice the appearance of allergic rashes on the skin of your Spitz, try choosing an allergenic food. Once you find the right brand of food, don't change it to another without good reason.

An adult orange needs from 50 before 80 grams of food per day depending on the size of the dog.

2. Feeding with natural products

In this feeding option, the disadvantages are the advantages of dry food. Of course, it is unnecessary to talk about the nutritional benefits of natural products.

But the biggest drawback of this method is its labor intensity: every day you will need to set aside time to prepare food, and take into account all the vitamins, minerals and nutrients that come with food, which is very difficult to do, you understand. But you know what you feed your dog, what this food consists of, how high quality and fresh it is.

If you choose this feeding method, keep in mind that Spitz dogs do not need the variety of foods that humans consume. Make approximately the same menu for your dog every day - this will be better for the animal's body. Also note that with this feeding option it is necessary to include vitamin and mineral supplements in the diet. You should consult your veterinarian about their use and dosage, because this is a very serious issue - a deficiency or excess of these substances is very harmful to the dog’s metabolism and development. Your veterinarian will help you choose an individual vitamin complex.

Here are the foods that should be included in your pet's diet if you feed him homemade food:

1. Meat- the best is beef, horse meat, lean lamb is allowed, the meat can be boiled or raw, which can be doused with boiling water if desired, but always only fresh. It is best to give it in the form of small chopped pieces, but not minced meat - it is not so well absorbed by the body. Meat is the main source of protein and should account for approximately 1/3 of the total food consumed to ensure the full development and life of the dog. A Spitz should receive approximately 20-25 grams of meat per kilogram of weight per day. An adult Spitz can be given boiled stomachs, hearts, lungs or liver.

Bones can be given to a dog only for the purpose of training the jaw muscles and cleaning plaque or during the change of milk teeth and only starting from 3-4 months of age. They must be raw and sugary, that is, have a spongy(!) structure, and of such a size that the Spitz cannot chew and swallow it. Spongy bones: vertebrae, ribs, shoulder blades - those bones that have the shape of an irregular cube or polyhedron. You can give the heads of tubular bones, but not the bones themselves, because their fragments are dangerous for the Spitz's intestines, and dogs should also not eat chicken bones. If a dog eats a cooked bone, it may become constipated.

Dogs over 5-6 years old should not be allowed to eat bones.

You can use the bones to make broth for your Spitz.

2. Fish- sea and only boiled river. It is also a very important component of the orange’s diet, because from the fish your dog will receive very useful vitamins and microelements (calcium, phosphorus, vitamin A, B6, B12, D, E, iodine, zinc, selenium, fluorine, magnesium, Omega polyunsaturated fatty acids -3, amino acids, such as taurine) and protein.

If you give sea fish, do not heat treat it, remove it from the bones, and cut it into small pieces. You can even give it to adult Spitz dogs whole and with bones. If the fish is river, it must be boiled (otherwise there is a risk of getting helminthiasis - worms), cooled and served according to the same scheme.
The number of meals per week should be approximately 1-2, always instead of meat, but the portion should be twice as large - fish does not have as much nutritional value as meat.

3 eggs- a source of protein and choline, which is very useful for the brain, vitamins and minerals - A, B2, B6, B12, E, D, iodine, calcium, magnesium, zinc, iron, selenium, phosphorus, etc.

Eggs should be given boiled or fried in the form of an omelet; you can only give the raw yolk, for example, by mixing it with something. Raw eggs are not absorbed by the body, and the substance they contain destroys biotin, a very useful vitamin that regulates protein and fat metabolism. The number of eggs per week is 1-2.

4. Fermented milk products(cottage cheese with a fat content of up to 10%, kefir, yogurt) is a source of high-value protein and calcium. “Sour milk” is very useful at any age, especially during puppyhood, because it has a positive effect on the development of the skeleton, making it strong. Small pieces of cheese can be used in training.
Milk does not need to be included in the diet, because it is not absorbed by the dog’s body, disrupting the proper and proper functioning of the gastrointestinal tract.

5. Porridges from different cereals(buckwheat, rice, rolled oats) should make up about 10% of the daily diet.

6. Vegetables, fruits, raw herbs: mashed raw with butter/sour cream or lightly stewed in corn/sunflower oil for better absorption of zucchini, cabbage, pumpkin, carrots, tomatoes or cucumbers. Green onions, dill or parsley are very rich in vitamins.

Fruits - apples, pears, plums, apricots, bananas, watermelons, etc., as well as dried fruits (dried apricots, prunes) are very useful in small quantities as a treat.

7. Small portions of crackers from rye or gray bread good for teeth.

The list of foods that need to be excluded from a dog’s diet when feeding natural foods to ensure good health is quite wide:

flour products - pasta, butter bread, buns, etc.;
potatoes - they are very poorly absorbed by the dog’s body;
legumes - peas, beans, chickpeas, lentils, etc. (they are very poorly digested and reduce the absorption of B vitamins);
sweets - sugar, candy, chocolate, marshmallows, etc.;
millet (poorly digested in the stomach);
pearl barley (not digestible, has no nutritional value);
semolina (promotes weight gain in the dog);
salty;
smoked;
pickled;
fat;
spicy;
sausages - sausages, frankfurters;
small tubular bones (they clog the intestines and can cause various injuries);
pork;
spices and seasonings - allspice and bitter pepper, bay leaf, etc.

It is not advisable to give puppies raw beets because they cause bloating.

During training and accustoming to various procedures, give pieces of boiled meat, cheese, and commercial industrial delicacies as treats. But don’t use treats to teach food that your dog won’t eat—just put it away until the next meal.

Here is an approximate scheme for feeding puppies with natural foods:

Feeding No. 1: you can give boiled fish with porridge (rice or buckwheat), add vegetables, a little vegetable oil.

Feeding No. 2: give something fermented milk - cottage cheese or kefir.

Feeding No. 3: you can give a piece of boiled chicken or turkey.

Feeding No. 4: vegetables - for example, grated carrots with an apple or a teaspoon of vegetable oil.

Feeding No. 5: raw beef meat - pour boiling water over it, give it in finely chopped pieces with a side dish of vegetable stew. This meal should be taken as close to bedtime as possible.

When feeding a puppy with natural products 2/3 of the diet should consist of protein(this could be cottage cheese, lean meat, eggs) and 1/3 - from porridge and vegetables(stewed carrots, turnips or pumpkin). Be sure to consult with a specialist about the need/unnecessity of including supplements; perhaps the doses of supplements will be very small so as not to harm the proper development of the puppy’s muscles.

3. Combined (mixed) feeding

Combined feeding is the alternate use of high-quality natural products and dry food. For example, in the morning they are fed natural food - meat, fish, porridge, cottage cheese or vegetables, and in the evening - dry food; or vice versa. It is strictly forbidden to mix natural and dry food in one feeding!

A mixed type of feeding is permissible only if it does not cause digestive problems - you need to monitor the Spitz's stool and how well the mixed food is absorbed. If the stool is loose, it means the food is poorly digested - try reducing the amount of food.

Here are the important rules to follow:

Meals should be at the same time, everything that was not eaten within 20 minutes should be removed;
“natural” must always be fresh, thick, at room temperature (if food is stored in the refrigerator, it must be heated in the microwave, but not hot);
the norms of dry food should be as advised on the packaging;
The dog should always have access to water.

Whatever feeding method you choose, you need to know the general recommendations.

You need to feed your puppy at approximately equal intervals; give him a bowl and do not change the place where it is.

For a certain age there is a required number of feedings:

up to 2 months of age, the puppy should be fed 6 times a day;
A 2-month-old puppy should be fed 5 times a day;
A 3-4 month old puppy should be fed 4 times a day;
A 4-6 month old puppy should be fed 3-4 times a day;
A 6-8 month old puppy should be fed 2-3 times a day;
starting from 8 months of age, it is worth feeding 1-2 times a day, at strictly established hours, preferably after a walk.

In the summer, when the heat is unbearable, as well as in the absence of physical activity, you can switch to feeding once a day.

A bowl of water should always be nearby; change the water if it gets dirty.

The bowl for a Spitz should be suitable for his height, that is, it should not be raised relative to the floor. There is a huge selection of dog feeders; there are also automatic ones, which can be designed for, for example, 2 or 4 feedings, and open at a given time.

Choose the optimal serving size for your dog: if after a meal the Spitz diligently licks its bowl, this indicates the need to increase the volume of food per serving, and if there is food left, reduce the serving until the dog has completely eaten its food. Monitor the condition of your pet's fat layer: it should be one that hides the ribs, but allows them to be easily felt. If the ribs protrude, increase the volume of food; if you cannot feel the ribs, reduce it.

If you notice that your pet has a poor appetite, try reducing the amount of food in each serving, but leave the number of feedings unchanged. If after 10-15 minutes the food is still in the bowl, remove it until the next meal.

If you feed your dwarf Spitz homemade food, make sure that it does not go to waste, and do not feed spoiled food, because this can have a bad effect on the animal’s health.

Remember that it is better to underfeed your Spitz than to overfeed it. follow the recommended dosage of feed! The peculiarity of oranges is that they gain excess weight very quickly, which can then be very difficult to lose and the process takes a lot of time.

In puppies, the musculoskeletal system, bones and cartilage suffer from excess weight - excess weight creates a large load. The result of this is improper development of the skeleton and the formation of the dog’s exterior. And in adult dogs, excess weight is fraught with a slow progression of physiological processes, which means that Spitz boys lose interest in Spitz girls and become incapable of mating. Excess weight in girls increases the likelihood of a difficult birth, and in some cases the bitch will not be able to get pregnant at all.

Therefore, do not indulge your Spitz, no matter what tricks he resorts to, for example, these inventors may refuse food as a sign of protest, be capricious - do not succumb to provocation, be firm - in this case, just remove the bowl of food and give food later, no offering the Pomeranian another, more tasty, in his opinion, food.

But if the appetite does not appear for several days, this is a reason to see a doctor; perhaps the dog is sick.

If your baby has an upset stomach, refrain from feeding for 24 hours, but be sure to have water. If even after these actions the disorder does not end, you need to take the Spitz to a veterinary clinic.

Spitz dogs gain excess weight very quickly. You need to constantly remember this when pampering your pet, since a dog, once fat, is very difficult to return to its normal state. Dogs that experience little hunger and do not have an ounce of excess fat, as practice shows, are the healthiest.

Spitz is a breed that has become widespread in recent years due to its spectacular appearance and good-natured character. But a dog will never look beautiful if you don’t take care of its coat and choose the optimal diet for your pet. What to feed your Spitz?

Your pet must receive the substances it needs. These are proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins and microelements in sufficient quantities.

When feeding your Spitz, you should adhere to the following rules:

There are 3 types of food. Natural products, dry food and combined (mixed) food. An animal can only be transferred from one type to another gradually.
Miniature dogs eat quite a bit, so you don’t have to skimp and provide your pet with the best food. This is the guarantee of his health.
The diet should not contain harmful foods. For example, tubular bones, fatty meats, smoked meats.
Up to 3 months, puppies are fed 5 times a day, at 6 months - 3 times, starting from 8 months - 2 times a day.

15-20 minutes after feeding, the bowl with leftover food should be removed. This is done, firstly, to ensure that the dog’s food is always fresh. Secondly, the animal will quickly get used to eating at certain hours and will not be capricious: walking away from a full bowl in the confidence that the food will not go anywhere.

Food for the animal should be approximately room temperature or slightly warmer.

Products that are prohibited

There are foods that are strictly forbidden to give to dogs. This is caused, first of all, by concern for their health.

It is unacceptable for an animal to contain:

Raw fish, uncut and with bones - a threat of worms.
Buns, cakes and pasta - this upsets your stomach. In addition, the dog gains excess weight.
Pork or any other fatty meat is an excessive burden on the liver.
Pearl barley, peas, and beans are unfavorable for the intestines.

Under no circumstances should you give your animal long bones, smoked and salted meat, or chocolate. Potatoes are allowed in limited quantities.

What to feed a Spitz puppy

Special attention is paid to the nutrition of a Spitz puppy - this is the key to the fact that he will grow up to be a beautiful and healthy dog. Until the baby is 6 months old, “baby” food will be useful for him. These are low-fat: cottage cheese, kefir, yogurt, milk porridge.

For older people, porridge with water or meat broth is perfect. It is preferable to use buckwheat and oatmeal. They are quite filling and well digestible.

You also need to add vegetables to your pet's food. Not every puppy will want to chew carrots, but chopped raw and boiled vegetables should be included in the diet. Together with them, the baby will receive the necessary amount of vitamins and fiber. The intestines will work without failures, the weight will reach normal.

Meat and fish begin to be given boiled, cut into pieces, without bones.

When the puppy approaches 6 months of age, he can be offered beef cartilage. This will help your jaws become stronger.

The right diet for a dog after six months

After six months, the dog’s diet is finally established. Each owner has his own approach. Some people prefer to give their pet “natural” food, while others are strongly in favor of balanced dry food.

What to feed your Pomeranian

If the dog’s diet consists of natural food, it must include:

Lean meat. Bones can be a good base for broth.
Fish freed from bones. She can replace meat a couple of times a week.
Eggs – 1 – 2 pieces per week. Important: eggs must first undergo heat treatment.
Dairy products. Natural milk is not given to dogs at this age.
Cereals - almost everything for Spitz, except millet and pearl barley. It is cereals that form the basis of the diet.
Vegetables raw, boiled or stewed.
Greenery.

In addition, your veterinarian will prescribe vitamin and mineral supplements for your dog to ensure that his diet is completely balanced.

If the owner prefers “drying”, it is worth choosing premium food. They are given to the Spitz up to 80 g per day. Buy food specially designed for small breed dogs. It is completely digestible and very easy to use. In addition, you can choose food for dogs that are old or allergic.

With a mixed type of nutrition, “natural” is given at one meal, and “dry” at another.

Feeding a German Spitz

It is unacceptable to feed your pet leftover human food, even if you think that smoked sausage or a piece of cake is a delicacy.

If you keep your Spitz on natural food, you need to prepare it separately:

A dog by nature is a predator, so its diet must include meat and account for approximately 20% of the total food.
Buckwheat, rice, oatmeal are healthy.
A good addition to the diet would be fermented milk products - low-fat or with a low percentage of fat.
It's great if you teach your pet to eat vegetables. Some dogs love to chew on carrots or cucumbers. If yours is not one of these, you can add vegetables to soup or porridge.

Any vitamin supplements should be approved by your veterinarian. An excess or deficiency of certain substances in the diet will affect not only health, but also the appearance and quality of the pet’s coat.

Which is preferable: dry food, natural food or combined food?

Dry food has many advantages. It is convenient, you can accurately measure the required portion. Such feed is purchased as a reserve and is stored well. The “premium class” contains all the substances necessary for a dog, so the nutrition will be complete.

Proponents of natural food put forward their arguments. The animal's diet will be varied, it can be varied depending on the pet's preferences. In addition, the owners are sure that no “drying” can compare with fresh meat or cottage cheese.

An alternative could be a combined (mixed) diet. In this case, the animal can be given natural food in the morning, and dry food in the evening, and vice versa. Such nutrition, if the owner approaches the matter responsibly, can become the most harmonious and beneficial for the pet. It has one drawback. An animal that has tasted fresh meat may be reluctant to eat even elite dry food.

Feeding a female Spitz after giving birth

After giving birth, a Spitz bitch feels the need for high-calorie and easily digestible food. Her body needs to recover and produce milk to feed the puppies.

At this time it is important:

Introduce fermented milk products into your dog's diet.
Provide her with the opportunity to drink a lot.
Cook meat soups with cereals for the nursing bitch, give her boiled meat.

Bone meal and fish oil are used as additives. The bitch needs to be fed three times a day, the food should only be fresh. If the dog is weak, you need to add rice to the soup or porridge.

Those who prefer dry food can use food intended for puppies for their pet.

Important: the feeding of a nursing bitch should not be excessive in volume or excessive in calories. This can stimulate excess milk production and the dog will develop mastitis.

Proper nutrition is the key to your dog’s beauty and longevity.

Every responsible owner should know what to feed the Spitz they keep. These miniature beauties need proper nutrition, because their health, the quality of their coat, and the strength of their teeth depend on their diet. Spitz also often suffer from indigestion, so the menu should be ideal for this breed. How many times to feed your Spitz, what food or what natural products and how to do it, you can learn from this article.

Spitz puppy

Breeders prefer to feed all their pets with a balanced special food, and you should initially feed your puppy the same if you adopted him after four months of age, and then gradually switch to the food that will be the basis of the diet. It is not recommended to feed babies such hard food as dry food. This is harmful for their fragile teeth - they quickly wear down and stones and brown plaque appear on the enamel. What to feed a Spitz per month? At this age, both veterinarians and breeders recommend using only natural products or specialized soft food. Avoid hard foods until four months of age. What to feed a Spitz puppy between the ages of one month and four?

Babies need to grow, develop properly, stay active and healthy. Boiled vegetables and meat, low-fat cottage cheese mixed with a small amount of low-fat kefir or yogurt are suitable. Porridges made from rice, wheat and buckwheat can be boiled in both milk and water; semolina and oatmeal porridge should be given in small quantities. A well-cooked yolk is needed twice a week.

How much to feed a Spitz and how to do it?

Babies up to two months of age need to be fed at least five times a day. From two to four - 4-5 times, from four to seven - 3-4 times. After eight months of age, you need to feed no more than twice.

How to feed a Spitz correctly? This question interests everyone who is faced with keeping a puppy for the first time. A Spitz, like any other dog, must be taught a diet. Choose a specific time, and only then take out the bowl. If he does not eat the entire contents of the cup and only chooses tasty morsels, reduce the portion. If the dog does not touch food within fifteen minutes, then remove the bowl until the next feeding. Under no circumstances take it out outside the prescribed time, no matter how much the pet squeaks. He must get used to the regime! This applies not only to puppies, but also to adult dogs. If you leave the bowl in the access area, then the Spitz, already accustomed to the feeding schedule, will relax and indulge itself with snacks that are not recommended. By snacking, the dog stretches its stomach, and will soon begin to eat more and more, which will lead to obesity.

Pros of dry food

If you have not yet decided what to feed your Spitz, we suggest considering all the positive and negative aspects of each feeding option. Let's start by studying dry food. Advantages of this menu:

saving your time and effort - there is no need to cook for the dog, because our food from the table is harmful to animals;
the composition of the specialized feed is already balanced, there is no need to think about additional supplements with vitamins and microelements;
It is convenient to store dry food in packaging;
This diet is ideal for dogs and their owners if there are frequent long trips.

The only downside is the cost of the feed. The fact is that Spitz dogs should not be given low-grade, cheap products; they can ruin the dog’s appearance and harm its development as a whole.

Right choice

Let's talk about what food to feed your Spitz. The one designed specifically for small breeds will suit your dog. The granules are small, softer than those contained in the package for medium-sized or large dogs. There are instructions on the packaging that you should read. It will be written there what age category of dogs the food is intended for.

Remember that if you choose dry food to feed your pet, there should always be water in the bowl. Lack of it will lead to diarrhea or constipation, can disrupt digestion and cause damage to the animal's internal organs.

What to feed a Pomeranian Spitz if he has allergies to any foods or other health problems? A veterinarian's consultation is required. Most likely, he will advise you to purchase hypoallergenic medicated food.

Before purchasing, study the composition in detail to understand whether the food is suitable for your pet. The content of high-grade products will begin with meat, indicating its type. For example: “rabbit meat”, and it should not be less than thirty percent.

Pay attention to another important point - the percentage of digestibility. The lower the feeding rate, that is, the less food your dog needs per day, the better and higher quality the product. The packaging also specifies the calcium and phosphorus content standards required for different ages of the animal.

In addition to what is prescribed, the composition should contain the following components:

vegetables and grains - at least 30%;
vitamins C, E, minerals;
preservatives are only natural, the presence of salts, acids and sodium nitrite is not allowed;
herbal or herbal oils;
supplements to strengthen bone and joint tissue, as well as enhance immunity.

If in the description of the composition you find components such as by-products, cellulose, sugar, chemical additives and dyes, then refuse to purchase, this is poor quality food.

Which food to choose?

If you are a caring owner and it is important to you what to feed your Pomeranian, then additional knowledge will come in handy. So, what is the difference between the foods that are right for your dog? For obvious reasons, we will not talk about economy class; you do not need this information.

Premium class. This food contains no by-products, and this is its main difference from Economy. There is a small percentage of meat or fish, but otherwise the contents are very similar. Vegetables and grains - about fifty percent, and the rest are components that are poorly digestible by the stomach.
Super Premium class. The composition of such feed is close to natural. It contains whole meat and fish, dried tomatoes, oats, barley, rice, properly balanced carbohydrates, proteins and fats of natural origin. One package of this food will last for a longer period than premium food.
New generation food, or holistic. The plant products and natural proteins included in the composition were obtained naturally without the use of harmful substances.

The described foods are aimed at the proper development and adequate nutrition of the Pomeranian Spitz.

Natural food

If you think that it is better to choose natural products than to feed your Spitz dry food, then this is a personal matter. The main advantage of such a diet is the benefits brought by natural ingredients. Disadvantages - the above mentioned advantages of dry food! Of course, the main disadvantage is the long preparation of food and the constant selection of products that will replenish all the daily necessary substances. Dogs do not need such a varied menu as humans, so the same foods are suitable for their daily nutrition. And we will tell you what you can feed your Spitz and what you should not give him.

Unfortunately, we cannot tell you what supplements of vitamins and minerals your dog needs or in what quantities. It all depends on her state of health and age. Seek advice from a specialist on this issue.

Meat

This product must be present in the dog’s daily menu, as it is the main source of animal fat and protein. Its share in the diet should not exceed 60%, but also be less than 30%. You can give any meat, but it is still advisable to choose dietary meat, such as beef, veal, lamb, turkey. These types can be given either boiled or raw, but scalded.

You should be especially careful when feeding chicken. Many Pomeranians are allergic to this meat, most often to chicken skin.

Tripe, kidneys, liver, brains and other offal are also desirable in the diet, but are introduced only after four months of age. They should be given little by little, as allergies may occur.

Give fish only boiled and without bones. Marine breeds are best suited.

The meat should be cut into pieces before giving it to the dog. A baby can swallow a large piece whole and choke. You should not give tenderloin, choose pieces with veins and soft cartilage to strengthen its jaws and activate the gastrointestinal tract.

Cereals

This is a source of carbohydrates, and porridge should be present in the diet every day. Their percentage should not be more than 40% and less than 20%. As we have already written, a Spitz puppy can cook porridge with milk, but this cannot be done for adult dogs. Semolina porridge is also suitable for feeding babies. Adult dogs can become obese, as semolina is very high in calories. Among other things, in old dogs such food can cause reverse peristalsis.

So, what cereals can be given at any age? Buckwheat, oats (whole or crushed), rice, rolled oats are the main grains suitable for feeding a Spitz.

Legumes should not be given as they can cause bloating. Barley is poorly digestible, so avoid it too.

Vegetables fruits

Not all dogs will be happy with a vegetable salad, since dogs are carnivores. In addition, many vegetables simply cannot be absorbed by their body. And yet, the fiber and vitamins contained in plant foods are necessary for the animal. You can give boiled potatoes, but only a little and infrequently. Cabbage will go great when pickled or stewed. Many Pomeranians will enjoy fresh tomatoes and cucumbers! You can give fruits both fresh and dried. Apples are especially useful, because they can not only enrich the body with vitamins, but also help cleanse teeth of plaque. You should not give celery at all; replace it with nettles, after scalding them, sprouted oats and dandelions.

Other products

Eggs can be given twice a week, one at a time, boiled or fried. Milk should only be given to puppies up to four months old. Adult dogs should not drink it, as lactose stops being absorbed with age, and the milk will cause diarrhea. For middle-aged or old Spitz, buy low-fat kefir, cottage cheese and yogurt. You can have yogurt, fermented baked milk and cheese.

What to exclude altogether?

Now you know what to feed your Spitz. Let's look at what you should not give your pet for food:

If you do not cook separately for the Spitz, but set aside some of your dishes, then do this before adding salt. Salt is harmful to dogs!

We hope that our article about what to feed a Spitz at different ages, and how to do it correctly, will help you in keeping your pet!

Impossible without such an important point as feeding regimen. The health of the animal, the condition of its teeth and coat depend on its diet. Feeding this little dog needs to be done responsibly.

There are general recommendations regarding feeding the Pomeranian.

The dog must have clean water available at all times, which is changed daily.

There is no need to mix natural food and ready-made food. You need to choose one way of feeding or give them at different times. A new diet is introduced over 2 - 3 weeks.

Food must be fresh. The bowl should be removed if the Pomeranian has not eaten food within 15 minutes and should not be fed until the next meal. The amount of food is determined by the dog's weight. The serving size of the finished food is indicated on the packaging. Do not give cold or hot food. It should be at room temperature.

Feeding your Pomeranian from the table will shorten its life.. The menu for the dog must be prepared separately. The diet should be balanced. You need to start feeding your dog after the recommendation of a veterinarian.

Basic rules for eating

To keep your puppy active, you need to prepare the right diet, which should include:

minerals and vitamins;
carbohydrates, which are sources of energy;
proteins responsible for dog growth;
fats that allow your Spitz to look good;
water;
biologically active substances.

For dwarf breeds, there are food intake rules that must be followed.

First of all, you should not skimp on food.

Inexpensive dry food has a negative impact on the health of the Spitz.

Among natural products, tubular bones and pork are prohibited.

The puppy's body cannot digest milk, so it is undesirable to give it. Low-fat cheese can be given as a reward.

Natural nutrition

Dog owners who take their health responsibly opt for natural food. Products must be fresh. You need to constantly prepare fresh food. Cooked porridge should not be stored in the refrigerator for more than 3 days. The dog's body must receive the necessary vitamins, of which there is not much in food, so vitamin supplements are added to the food.

Natural food is best for the youngest puppies. It allows you to easily accustom your Pomeranian to different tastes of foods.

How to create a natural menu?

When compiling a natural menu, about 35% of the diet should be allocated to protein foods, which include:

lean raw and boiled meat;
boiled egg or omelet;
dairy products.

Fish is an excellent source of animal protein. Regardless of age, the Spitz is fed it 2 times a week. River fish must be boiled, but sea fish can be given raw. All bones must be removed.

About 10% of the diet should consist of porridge cooked in water:

buckwheat;
barley;
rice

They are then mixed with raw meat and other products. Sometimes broth is added. Carbohydrates enter the body of the Pomeranian from fruits and vegetables:

Quality is important for Pomeranians, not variety. We must remember that an excess of vitamin and mineral substances can be no less dangerous than a deficiency.

Useful video

Video about the natural nutrition of this breed.

Dry and wet food

Proponents of feeding dry granules and wet food note that these feeding systems have certain conveniences. The first is that the manufacturers provided the following nutrition:

balanced composition;
calorie content;
content of minerals and vitamins.

There is also no need to calculate the daily intake, everything is written on the package. When developing good quality feed, the following were taken into account:

dog's age;
health status;
physiological status.

Dry and wet food have a long shelf life.

A Pomeranian Spitz puppy should not be given cheap dry food. Otherwise, his physical development and stomach can be ruined.

Pedigree feed lines

There is a wide selection of ready-made food for Pomeranian Spitz. There are products specifically designed for small dogs. It is marked “small”, “miniature” or “mini”.

Premium class

Premium class food does not contain any by-products. They include fish or meat, about 50% vegetables or grains. There are very few meat products in the premium class; there are more substances that are difficult for a dog’s stomach to digest. Such food is digested moderately.

Super premium

Super premium food is similar to natural products. They include:

fish and whole meat;
oats and barley;
dried tomatoes and rice.

Proteins, fats and carbohydrates are balanced correctly.

Holistic or new generation food

chemicals;
stimulants;
hormones.

There are high quality meat ingredients, brown rice, fruits, vegetables and berries. The main goal of this type of nutrition is to provide the pet with an active and healthy life.

This video talks about dry dog food.

What can a puppy do?

Pomeranians grow very quickly. A Pomeranian at 8-10 months looks like a fairly mature dog. The food for him should be very high in calories, high in essential nutrients.

First month

Two weeks after their birth, Spitz babies do not need anything other than mother's milk.

If you suddenly need artificial feeding, then you need to buy a milk replacer at the veterinary pharmacy, or prepare the food yourself.

To do this, mix 1 glass of cow's milk and raw chicken yolk. A drop of trivitamin is added to this mixture. The puppy is fed a freshly prepared mixture heated to 40°C using:

pipettes;
a small bottle with a nipple;
disposable syringe.

You cannot feed your Spitz with ready-made infant formula.

A small Pomeranian should eat regularly and often. For the first 5 days, the substitute is given every 2 hours, including at night. Afterwards you need to gradually increase the interval between feedings. When the puppy is 3 weeks old, he is no longer fed at night.

The dog begins to be fed with a small piece of chopped boiled meat or fresh cottage cheese from the 6th day of life. While watching his digestion. New food should be given at first once a day, gradually increasing the number of complementary foods.

From 2.5 weeks, in addition to milk porridges, cereals cooked in water are introduced. After the appearance of milk teeth - in the 4th week, the menu includes finely ground lean minced meat and vegetable soups. From the 25th day, the Pomeranian Spitz needs pureed vegetables, with the exception of potatoes and cabbage. For example, it could be carrots dressed with sour cream.

From a month to six months

A Pomeranian puppy from one month to six months should receive food 5 times a day.

The diet must include boiled meat, as well as 2 times a week, but not more often, the yolk of a boiled quail or chicken egg.

Experts advise feeding dogs at this age with porridge cooked in milk:

wheat;
buckwheat;
rice

Rolled oats are allowed in small quantities. To prevent constipation, your dog needs fiber, which is rich in boiled and raw vegetables. The puppy should receive them in finely pureed form. Low-fat cottage cheese, to which yogurt or kefir is added, is also beneficial.

A small Spitz's baby teeth are replaced at 3 - 3.5 months. If he receives dry food at this time, then it must be soaked in advance.

Soft, cartilaginous bones without sharp edges can be given from 4 months. By gnawing on them, Pomeranians develop their chewing apparatus and jaw muscles. By six months, the puppy is fed 4 times a day.

From six months to a year

At the age of six months, Pomeranian Spitz puppies begin to be fed 3 times a day, and from 8 months - 2 times.

A six-month-old dog can chew cartilage and softened beef bones.

Porridge should be cooked only in water. There is no need to salt food. The diet of puppies from six months to a year should contain at least 50% meat.

In proportions this is expressed as follows: per 1 kg of dog weight 20 - 25 grams. product. Veterinarians advise first blanching it and cutting it into small pieces. A Spitz at this age is allowed the following meat:

chicken;
beef;
rabbit;
turkey.

You can diversify your diet with seafood:

squid;
mussels;
kelp.

However, experts advise white and cream-colored puppies to limit their consumption to prevent their skin from darkening. The menu should also include such fermented milk products as:

cottage cheese with a fat content of 5 - 9%;
15% sour cream;
1 - 3% kefir.

Little by little, Pomeranian Spitz puppies are given pears, cranberries, apples, watermelon, nuts, strawberries, chokeberries, which contain many minerals and vitamins.

The volume of one serving is selected individually.

It depends on the constitution of the dog and the speed of its growth.

If the puppy does not eat everything in the bowl, but chooses the best, then the portion should be reduced.

Pomeranians are prone to excess Obesity leads to health complications, so it is very important not to overfeed your dog. It is not recommended to regularly snack between meals, otherwise it will become a habit. During training, as a reward, the Spitz is allowed to treat him with a piece of his favorite food, it can be cheese or fruit.

Diet from year

At this age, the Pomeranian switches to 2 meals a day. A dog’s diet for over a year should contain 1% vegetable oil and vitamin supplements per day, as well as 33%:

animal protein;
cereals;
fruits and vegetables.

In addition to thermally processed foods, the menu must include raw solid foods. It helps maintain a normal digestive system and prevents the formation of tartar. If the dog likes milk and it does not harm it, then it is allowed to be given occasionally.

What do adults eat?

Adult dogs in special physiological conditions require several times more high-calorie food. This applies to the period of preparation for mating, whelping and feeding puppies with milk., which must be taken into account when organizing your diet and daily menu.

Diet for older dogs

A Pomeranian 10 years old is considered elderly.

Such a pet also needs complete and high-quality nutrition, but taking into account the characteristics of an aging body.

In order for the load on the kidneys and liver to be reduced, the menu should be low-calorie, contain less fat and protein, and, on the contrary, more carbohydrates. The type of nutrition must be maintained by reducing the volume.

If the Pomeranian's diet consisted of dry food, then you need to buy biscuits for small dogs labeled “Senior”, which can be soaked in water or broth. To prevent older dogs from suffering from constipation, they should have fiber in their diet. These are vegetables, wheat bran, added to the main everyday dish.

In order to prevent Pomeranians from becoming obese in old age, it is necessary to remove fatty cheeses and crackers from the diet, and reduce the calorie content of natural food.

Mixed feeding

Mixed feeding- this is one in which One part of the Pomeranian's diet consists of natural products, and the other part consists of special foods.

With this scheme, the dog is fed these products alternately.

It is forbidden to give her dry food with various products, including natural meat, at the same time.

With this feeding regimen, it is necessary to closely monitor the animal’s well-being. If you have problems with digestion or loose stools, you should give up mixed nutrition. This method is well suited for those cases when the Pomeranian Spitz is left alone at home all day. In the morning, the owner can simply pour dry food into it, and prepare fresh food in the evening.

Prohibited for use

There are foods that negatively affect the health of the Spitz, these are:

flour and sweet products;
potatoes and legumes;
beet;
pork and lamb;
sausages and sausages;
juices and citrus fruits;
pickled, salted, spicy and smoked foods;
semolina, pearl barley and millet porridge;
spices.

You need to feed your Pomeranian after a walk.

Running on a full stomach is harmful for an animal. In hot weather, the dog is allowed to eat once a day.

The daily amount of food is distributed evenly.

If there is food left in the bowl after eating, then you need to put less, and if the puppy continues to stand near the cup, the portion needs to be increased.

Pomeranians are cunning and smart, so you shouldn’t indulge your pet when he’s trying to beg for something tasty. Pregnant and lactating bitches should not experience hunger.

Conclusion

After the puppy is brought to a new home, for the first time its diet should be the same as in the kennel. There is no ideal menu for this dog breed. The Spitz owner decides what to feed him; there are many options. The main thing is that the food is varied and does not harm the pet.

The Spitz is known to be simply adorable. The cheerful furry baby quickly falls in love with himself. Naturally, when deciding on caring for a cute bear cub, you need to decide what food to choose for your Spitz.

Due to its miniature size, the Spitz has an active metabolism; therefore, it needs to be fed a little, but often. This also means that dogs tend to be overweight. Considering the parameters of the baby, exceeding its weight even by 200-300 g is fraught with problems with the cardiovascular system, increased load on the musculoskeletal system and shortness of breath.

At the same time, with such metabolism, glucose very quickly passes from the blood into the cells, and this, in the absence of food for a long time, provokes the development of symptoms of hypoglycemia. The first sign of this condition is that the pet becomes lethargic and drowsy. In this case, the brain is primarily affected. If a dog falls asleep in this state, it will be very difficult to wake it up. If hypoglycemia is suspected, it is necessary to either administer glucose intramuscularly or, if possible, drink sweet water.

From the above we can conclude:

It is imperative to monitor the baby's weight. At the slightest suspicion of weight gain, the dog is put on a diet;
It is very important to feed your pet regularly for a Spitz.

Photo: What food should you feed your Spitz?

Diet of Spitz puppies

Puppies are taken from their mother at at least 6 weeks of age. It is better if they grow up to 10 weeks. By this age, children will have already received vaccinations.

At first, it is advisable to feed the puppy twice, or better yet, three times a day. Initially, it is better to maintain the baby’s usual diet for 7-10 days. You need to ask the breeder about this in advance. This way the puppy will be less nervous.

Food for Spitz puppies should be chosen from the line “for small breed puppies” of at least the super premium class level. Such products are designed for puppies aged 1 month to 1 year.

The diet can include both canned and dry food. Even a mixture of them is allowed, while maintaining the amount of food that is optimal for the current age of the dog. So, an adult pet, taking into account its size, needs to be given from 50 to 80 g of food per day; babies, naturally, less.

The best food for a Spitz puppy is determined empirically. But then, after 1 year, he can be treated to products from a brand of food for adults and older pets that is already familiar and suitable for this particular dog.

The smooth and shiny fur of the bear cub and its high level of activity will help determine that the choice was correct. The appearance of allergic reactions on the skin indicates the need to switch to a hypoallergenic diet.

Spitz food

For a Spitz, dry food is probably the most preferable. A wide selection allows you to find a suitable option even for allergy sufferers. When choosing feed, you should pay special attention to the composition, not the cost.

For example, Pedigree and Chappi products are economy class level. Their food, due to its poor quality composition, can cause problems with the gastrointestinal tract in the Spitz.

You should not dilute dry food for your Spitz with water: over time, at room temperature, conditions favorable for the proliferation of pathogenic microflora are formed in the bowl. You can soak dry food only when its manufacturer recommends feeding your pet this way.

Premium class

What kind of food to feed your Spitz needs to be selected individually, but preferably a brand of at least premium class:

Brit Premium;
Dog Chow;
Gemon;
Purina Pro Plan.

Photo: Premium dry food for Spitz puppies

These are the most common brands. Such foods already contain all the vitamins and minerals a dog needs, but the proportion and quality of meat components leaves much to be desired. Often these are by-products and waste generated in meat production.

The composition of products at this level is dominated by cereals and cereals. Often these are corn and soybeans. Flavorings are also added.

Detailed information about the composition is almost impossible to find. Data on the percentage content of certain components too.

Such products can be taken by young and healthy dogs. Among premium products, which food for Spitz is still preferable is Purina Pro Plan.

Super premium class

Food for Spitz - which is better - these are super premium products:

These manufacturers do not use flavorings, and the proportion of meat, which is initially of higher quality, is higher in the product composition. The presence of corn and soybeans is generally excluded. On the packaging, manufacturers describe in detail the composition of the food, including the percentage of each component.

Holistic class food for Pomeranian

An even higher, more modern class of feed is the holistic class:

Acana;
Farmina;
Innova;
Orijen.

The holistic line is produced by Almo Nature, Brit, and Eukanuba. These products contain no grains or flavors at all. But there is brown rice, lentils or peas, which fill the dog’s needs for vegetable protein, as well as berries, vegetables, and fruits.

The meat components are of high quality. Manufacturers claim that the meat comes from free-range animals and poultry.

The holistic class is more expensive than the others, but the high proportion and excellent quality of meat make the food more easily digestible, which suggests that less of such food is needed to satiate a Spitz.

Holistic products are generally classified as NaturCroq, which means they are suitable for feeding both animals and humans.

It is important to remember the need for individual selection of food for your Spitz. If any problems arise, even if the baby simply refuses to eat, you need to change the brand.

When feeding dry food, be sure to ensure that the dog always has clean water.