pomeranian diet

Question
I just got my pom today and someone told me they can not eat red colored food. Is this true and why? Also any info on diet and how much would be appreciated. Thanks, Jane
P.S. He is 1 year old.

Answer
I don't know where these stories come from but if they are not coming from a veterinarian or a technician trained in nutrition then treat them as what they are-old wives tales.

If you want this little guy to be healthy and stay healthy then get him on some Science Diet Adult Light Small Bites formula and feed him nothing else but that. For treats get him used to eating baby carrots. Regular dog treats are not good for any dog and small breeds like Poms have small mouths which means bad teeth. Treats and human food also cause bad teeth, obesity and coat problems. You can also get him Science Diet treats but you have to cut back on his food to replace the amount with treats. Failure to do so leads to a fat dog.

Science Diet has over 50 years of veterinary research behind it, is actually fed to dogs to test it and has a 100% guarantee on it. You won't find that on any other brand.
It is a completely balanced diet with optimum nutrients for health and for wellness. Hill's focus is on wellness and illness prevention, so their diets are formulate to be nutrient rich.

What that means for you is less food is consumed by the dog to get their energy needs met and that means less stool to clean up also.
It has Vit E, EFAs and DHA to enhance the coat, keep the teeth healthy and improve brain function which helps with training.
It also costs less per feeding for these reasons.
Here is a link:
http://www.feedingisbelieving.com/believe/value.jsp

Hill's also makes a Natures Best formula which has no dyes, no preservative and is natural. Here is the link:
http://www.hillspet.com/hillspet/minisite/naturesBest/naturesBestHome.hjsp?FOLDE...

So that should help to start. Another thing is make sure he has all his vaccinations up to date (they are due at one year old) and that he is tested and on yearly heartworm prevention.That is a must.
Also if he isn't already, he needs to be neutered to prevent testicular and prostate cancers and to make him the pet you want.

I hope this helps. Please let me know if you have any questions.
:-) Have fun with your new friend!