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Vegetables Pomeranians Can Eat

“You’ve got to clear your plate before you can get up from the dinner table—veggies included!” Those were the good old days, weren’t they? If you were resistant to veggies when you were younger, you’ve probably since tried to enjoy them. So many of the vegetables that this earth has to offer are filled with wonderful nutrients. Perhaps you’ve wondered whether the same nutrients can benefit your furry babies? The answer is—yes! There are many vegetables Pomeranians can eat that are good for them. However, a few can be toxic. So, stick to a list of safe bets and give your Pommy a healthy treat every day.

One thing many Pomeranians love? Potatoes! However, raw potatoes can be dangerous for tiny dogs like Poms. Make sure you fully cook your taters, whether russet or sweet, before feeding them to your pup. Cooked sweet potatoes are especially nutritious for Pommys, as they contain vitamins E, A, B-6 and C along with calcium and iron.

There are some extra crunchy veggies that your Pom might enjoy with an added benefit—promoting healthy teeth. Give your pup celery and baby carrots to aid with better breath and healthier teeth. (But skip the dip. Dairy products can cause digestive issues in your Pom.) Carrots also contain a high amount of fiber, which is good your your Pom (and you!).

You know how doctors and health advocates are always telling us to eat greens? Well they’re onto something. And our Pommys need them to. Cucumbers are a good choice for overweight or lethargic pups because of their low calorie count and their energy boosting properties. vegetables pomeranians Can Eat Spinach is also a yummy option for tiny pups, providing iron and some cancer-fighting properties. Green beans are like the superfood for Poms. They contain an array of vitamins as well as large quantities of calcium and fiber.

Broccoli is also very nutritious for Poms. However, too much broccoli can actually be harmful. This veggie, along with others such as brussel sprouts, contains something called isothiocyanate. In excessive quantities, this can cause gastrointestinal troubles for our little four-legged friends. This can lead to vomiting, diarrhea or constipation with excessive gas… as well as cause dehydration, which is especially dangerous for Pomeranians. What is excessive when it comes to broccoli? Over 10% of the Pom’s daily intake. Unless you’re in a position to meticulously monitor the amount of isothiocyanate your pup gets, it may be wise to avoid these veggies all together.

While there are many vegetables pomeranians can eat, some are outright dangerous. Avoid corn, rhubarb, onions and garlic. When in doubt, play it safe.

You may wish to incorporate some of the vegetables pomeranians can eat in a home-cooking routine. Many of the dog food brands on the market contain high percentages of fillers—cheap, useless ingredients that give the companies more bang for their buck. For some pet owners, it works well to make their pup’s food from scratch. There are many recipes available to get your started, but as a general rule all of them will call for a lean meat and some of the delicious, nutritious veggies fit for your Pommy.

October 20, 2017 0 comment

Pommy Mommy of the Week

Pommy Mommy of the Week – Sarah Harris

written by Pommy Mommy

Sarah Harris lives outside of Atlanta, Georgia. Like many of us on PommyMommy.com, her first four-legged friends were far from being Pomeranians.

“I grew up with cats, but always wanted a dog,” Sarah remembers. “I had my heart set on a small dog, and after researching different breeds I knew I wanted a bubbly little Pomeranian.”

We’ve been there, Sarah!

Sarah’s interest and dedication to the Pomeranian breed led her to Daisy, a sweet Pommy who was rescued from a breeder farm. Daisy’s rough early life made for some tough situations for both Daisy and Sarah, who was not only learning how to make an abused dog comfortable, but how to care for a dog in general. It’s because of Sarah’s perseverance and commitment to Daisy that we’re happy to have her as our Pommy Mommy of the week.

Here, Sarah tells the story of how she came to meet Daisy, and how over the past couple of years this pup has been reborn in a happy life of freedom, love, and attention. It all started with a long, patient search on Petfinder that lasted several months, until one day…

“… Daisy popped up,” Sarah begins her story. “She was formerly called Dori, because when you pick her up, she does this thing with her paws that looks like swimming. … I was actually able to put in an application and go meet her. Somehow, against the odds, I was chosen out of over 30 applicants to take her home. I couldn’t believe it.

“Daisy was VERY distrustful of and scared of humans when we first adopted her. She didn’t know how to walk on a leash, wasn’t potty trained and didn’t know how to play with toys or eat treats.

“Because of her rough start in life (and my inexperience with dogs!) the first few months with her were a challenge. We had to teach her everything, like how to potty outside and how to walk on a leash. We took her to training classes, and tried to show her how to play and eat treats. Slowly but surely, she started to come out of her shell.

“Today, she is a completely different dog. In the past two-and-a-half years, she has grown into the sweetest, happiest little girl! Going for walks, playing with toys and begging for treats are her favorite things. She doesn’t bark as much as other little dogs do, and she will happily sleep on the bed with us all night long. She ADORES all other animals, especially other dogs.

“She has so many hilarious quirks; she always lets out a loud belch after eating (cracks my husband and I up every time), she snores like a little piggy when she’s sleeping hard, and she spins when she wants something. She knows the words ‘walk,’ ‘outside,’ ‘hungry,’ and ‘play,’ and if I ask her if she wants to do any of those things, she’ll spin if the answer is yes. Nothing gives me more joy than seeing her little puff tail wagging!

“Everyone at her doggy daycare loves her and they always comment on how far she’s come. We’ve all loved getting to watch her blossom (and become extremely spoiled!). Now, she will confidently walk right up to people because she knows she’s going to get scratches and pets—and lots of adoring comments. We really got lucky with her!”

October 6, 2017 0 comment

Know your Pomeranian

7 Important Facts about Pomeranians

written by Pommy Mommy

Are you thinking of getting a Pomeranian? Preparing to dog sit for a friend? Or are you just curious about what makes these tiny toy dogs special? The following list shares 7 important facts about Pomeranians that you should consider when getting to know this pup.

1. They’re Spitz Dogs

Pomeranians are descendants of the Spitz family, a group of dogs named for their pointed nozzles. This family includes Huskies, Alaskan Malamutes, Keeshond and other big, hard-working canines. While Pomeranians do exhibit the playful personality characteristic of toy dogs, they also still share some of the Spitz temperament. This explains why, if you’ve ever met a Pom, he or she was likely tougher than you expected. important facts about Pomeranians

2. They Can Be Hard to Train

This Spitz side of their personality can also make Pomeranians hard to train simply because they like to be the leader. Because of this, it’s important to show your Pommy that you are the one who calls the shots. If you establish this early on, your Pom should follow suit.

3. They’re Loyal

A Pommy’s loyalty is one of the most enjoyable things about them. If you have a full household, there may be one person that your Pommy seems to favor. You can use this to your advantage when training by having the Pom’s favorite person act as the alpha, as mentioned above. Their loyalty also goes hand-in-hand with a need for loyalty from you. This brings us to the next item on our list of important facts about Pomeranians…

4. They Need Attention

Just as Pomeranians will happily treat you with love and devotion, you should give your Pom the same in return. Pommys love to sit on your lap, or follow you wherever you go. They love to be pet, and they love to be groomed. If you give your Pommy plenty of attention, he or she will be happy and listen to your orders.

5. They Can Be High Maintenance

In a similar vein, this need for attention can be seen as high maintenance. Pom’s also not only like being groomed, but they need it regularly. They have two coats of hair, which is what gives them their adorable, fluffy look. However, if these coats aren’t brushed regularly and trimmed from time to time, they can risk overheating and other issues.

6. They’re Fragile

Pomeranians are toy dogs, which means they’re predisposed to some health concerns because of their size. One example is luxating patellas, for instance, which is when the knee-cap slips out of place. Another risk is a collapsing trachea. This can be avoided by ensuring that your Pommy always wears a harness rather than a collar for walks.

7. If You Have Kids… Beware

A Pommy’s fragility also means that they can’t handle any rough play. If you’re considering a Pomeranian for your family dog, first consider how your child may show its affection for the pup. The loyal and loving Pommy can be great doggie for the kiddos, but it just depends on how you think they’re interact with each other. important facts about Pomeranians

For more details on some of these important facts about Pomeranians, including more on grooming or Pomeranians and small children, consider visiting our other articles!

October 4, 2017 0 comment

Pomeranian Rescue Stories

Pomeranian Rescue Story – Suki

written by Pommy Mommy

Puppy mills are horrible things. In puppy mills, humans don’t treat dogs as sweet, living beings in need of care and attention. They simply treat them as sources of income, and use them to breed puppies that they can sell. That being said, there aren’t many puppy mill stories with happy endings. But fortunately, there has been a beautiful life for Anna Kieth and her furry baby Suki since she was rescued from the mill.

Suki was already 9 years old when she was finally taken away from the puppy mill.

“She was never handled, vaccinated, or loved,” Anna explains. “Her only purpose was to have litter after litter of puppies for someone to make a profit. Because she never had vet care, when National Mill Dog Rescue rescued her she had heartworms, an infected uterus, mammary tumor, and luxating patellas. Suki was one of the lucky dogs as far as her dental situation goes. She only had a couple rotten teeth and her jaw was still intact. Many mill dogs have rotten jaws and end up starving to death in their cages because they can no longer eat.”

The National Mill Dog Rescue (NMDR) works to save pups of all breeds from the abuse of the mill. Anna discovered the organization when she was on the hunt for a Pomeranian.

“We were living in northern Colorado and I set out searching for Pomeranian rescues in our area when I found National Mill Dog Rescue,” she says. “The more I learned about their rescue mission the more I fell in love with this organization. In November 2015 NMDR rescued over 60 mill dogs including several Pomeranians.”

This was the perfect opportunity for Anna to bring a new furball into her home.

“I have wanted a Pomeranian for as long as I can remember,” Anna says. “After two years of marriage I finally convinced my husband that a Pom was the perfect addition to our family of fur babies! We already had Kiba, a German shepherd-husky mix, Kobe, a shepherd mix, and Lilly, a gray tabby cat.

“It took a few weeks to go through the adoption approval process, but we drove to the rescue facility with our two big dogs for my birthday to find our perfect Pom match!”

Because of Suki’s difficult history at the mill, Anna and her husband have needed to provide a lot of special care and attention to their new sweet Pommy.

“We had to foster her for several months while she had surgeries and was treated for heartworm,” Anna says. “Within four months of Suki coming home, she had to have a mammary tumor removed, a luxating patella fixed, and a femoral head osteotomy due to shallow hip joints from living in a tiny cage her whole life.”

The damage was just as psychological as it was physical.

“For months Suki would only come out from under our bed if we went and got her,” Anna says.

But by providing plenty of patience and care, and by creating an environment full of love and attention, Suki has began to adjust to her new home, and has come to trust Anna, her husband, and even the rest of the furry gang.

“She is becoming more and more brave and loves sleeping in our bed, cuddling on the couch, running in the backyard, jumping into big water bowls, getting pupachinos, and playing with squeaky toys!” Suki’s habit of swimming in water bowls is one of Anna’s favorite things about Suki. She and her husband call this Suki’s “personal pool.”

“Suki has made our lives so much more fun, fluffy, and full of cuteness!!”

October 2, 2017 0 comment

Pommy Mommy of the Week

Pommy Mommy of the Week – Katie McGill

written by Pommy Mommy

How anyone could dump a sweet Pomeranian on the side of the road is beyond us. Every Pommy Mommy knows the capacity that these pups have to become a sweet, reliable companion. Poms give us love when we need it… are there to be loved when we need to love, and are always ready to cuddle or play. So when we hear stories about a Pommy being abandoned, we can hardly imagine the type of person who could do such a thing.

Conversely, we’re grateful when we hear about people like Katie McGill, our Pommy Mommy of the week, who happily took in a Pom in need. Katie had no plans to become Pommy Mommy, but when she came across a lost and homeless Roo, she knew what she had to do.

“We found Roo on the side of a busy road in the middle of July,” Katie says. This was in 2014, over three years ago now. “It was very hot out. I was driving and saw a car in a ditch that had swerved out of the way, and another car trying to block traffic to get him. I pulled over and he came running to me.”

The fact that Roo chose to approach Katie in the midst of all the chaos foreshadowed their close relationship. Katie immediately took pity on Roo, and was concerned about his well being and curious about his history.

“His hair was overgrown and matted and his nailed were so long they almost curled into his paw,” Katie remembers. “I picked him up and talked to a local kid that was riding his bike. He said he’s been running the streets for a few weeks.”

Katie found herself attached to Roo, but wanted to be sure that he didn’t belong to someone else before she brought him home.

“I still took him to the vet to check for a chip and hung up flyers,” she says. “No one claimed him.”

The vet helped clean up Roo, and explained to Katie he had probably been used for breeding. Roo was unfixed, and was past his prime breeding years. Sadly, since the breeders had no use for him, they decided to just dump him and make him someone else’s “problem.”

But Roo is far from being a problem, of course. He’s much more like a blessing for Katie. “Now it’s been almost three years,” she says, “ and he’s my best friend.”

Like most rescued Poms, Roo has become much more comfortable, healthier, and happier since he met Katie. He loves to play with friends and do silly things that make Katie laugh. Her favorite behavior?

“He puts his paws together to beg when he wants something.”

Katie recently celebrated Roo’s “3 Gotcha Day” party and looks forward to many more years with her sweet furry friend.

September 29, 2017 0 comment

Pomeranian Diet

Can Pomeranians eat nuts?

written by Pommy Mommy

What nuts can your Pomeranian eat?

Pommys are curious explorers. They love to know what’s going on and they use the same five senses we humans do to experience things. So, naturally, they love to taste what we’re eating! Lots of Pommy parents enjoy sharing their food with their pups. However, it is imperative that you learn what treats are best and what treats are outright dangerous for your Pom. This is not as black and white as banning or approving one single food group. Instead, it’s best to look at things one specific food item at a time. Here we pose the question, can Pomeranians eat nuts?

For humans, nuts come up again and again as a healthy snack. Many health articles suggest eating a handful to stave off hunger and provide an energy boost. Other articles boast nuts as containing healthy fats. But is the same true for your Pommy’s diet? In many cases, what’s nutritious for you can also be nutritious for your pup. However, there are sometimes foods that react very differently with dogs and may even be toxic for them. Pommy owners in particular must be especially cautious of these! The smaller the pup, the more severe the negative reaction. On top of that, our tiny Poms can have extra sensitive stomachs!

Can Pomeranians eat nuts Another thing to keep in mind is allergies. Anything that can cause an allergic reaction in humans can do the same in a dog. This caution should be kept in mind for the one nut that is the healthiest, tastiest treat for our Poms: the peanut!

Peanuts are full of nutrients, fiber, magnesium and antioxidants. They’re also a good source of protein for us and our pups. When it comes to Pomeranians and nuts, the peanut (though technically a member of the bean family) is the very best choice. One thing to keep in mind, however: only feed your Pom roasted peanuts. Raw are generally ok, but they sometimes carry a fungus that can be poisonous to a Pommy.

Peanut allergies are not pervasive, but they are one of the more common food allergies. As you would with a child whose allergies you don’t yet know, just give your Pommy one peanut to start with. Watch for hives, swelling, itching or any other sign of discomfort. If you don’t notice any negative reaction, feel free to treat your Pommy with peanuts whenever they deserve a special pick me up! (Most Poms also love peanut butter!)

Can Pomeranians eat nuts One nut you should definitely stay away from is the Macadamia nut. This nut is extremely poisonous to dogs, and since Pomeranians are small they will be especially susceptible. Dogs who ingest Macadamia nuts may experience tremors, weakness, vomiting or even death. Just one could kill a Pom. Please be careful when keeping Macadamia nuts around the house!

Aside from this exception, Pomeranians and nuts in general are not a dangerous combination. Still, only the peanut is a near-perfect option. Black walnuts, hickory nuts and pecans can cause gastrointestinal problems. Pistachios are yummy, but if a Pom consumes the shell it may hurt him or her. Almonds are also ok, except that they are difficult for the Poms to digest. So, Macadamia nuts aside, don’t panic if your Pommy gets ahold of a nut. If it’s something that can cause gastrointestinal issues, keep an eye on them and take them to the Vet if symptoms occur. Otherwise, your Pom will be very pleased to receive a peanut treat from you every now and then! So can Pomeranians eat nuts? Yes, except for Macadamia.

June 4, 2017 0 comment

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