Many dogs are unfortunately prone to food sensitivity and Pomeranians are no different. Pomeranian food allergies are well known to many veterinarians as a number of owners bring their Pomeranians in with itchy skin or stomach upset. A good number of them find out that it’s as simple as changing dog foods, but first, you have to find one to try that has a low likelihood to trigger the most common food allergies.
Grain, beef, and dairy products are high on the allergy list for Pomeranians, so I’ve made it my mission to find the right dog food for Pomeranians that are low in one or more of these ingredients and some of the other allergy-triggering ingredients.
So what’s the best dog food for Pomeranians? Here’s a quick overview of the products that’ll be reviewed in more depth later in this post:
For a more thorough set of reviews for each of the best dog food for Pomeranians, read on to find out.
Diamond Naturals Small Breed Dry Dog Food
- Small kibble is easy for small mouths to chew, and also helps clean teeth and reduce plaque
- 27% protein, 16% fat and added superfoods provide your small breed dog with the nutrients necessary for optimal health and an active lifestyle
Diamond Naturals Small Breed Dry Dog Food is a well-known dog food brand that is trusted by many Pomeranian owners looking to avoid Pomeranian food allergies due to high-quality ingredients and fewer ingredients that are known to cause food allergies.
I like this product because the primary protein comes from real cage-free chicken and chicken is known to be one of the animal proteins that are less likely to cause allergic reactions in dogs.
I also love that this product comes in a small breed formula making it easy for Pomeranians to eat. It has no high-sugar corn, or wheat, and no artificial flavors, colors, or preservatives.
Wellness Complete Health Natural Small Breed Dry Dog Food
- PROTEIN RICH SMALL BREED ADULT DRY DOG FOOD: Nutritionally dense crunchy kibble with ingredients such as turkey and oatmeal for whole body health.
- ALL NATURAL: Created by nutritionists, veterinarians and animal lovers, our recipes provide an ideal balance of nature's finest ingredients, carefully selected to nourish and sustain your dog's wellbeing.
Wellness Complete Health Natural Small Breed Dry Dog Food is another top brand that many professionals and knowledgeable Pomeranian owners that are familiar with when avoiding Pomeranian food allergies. This one includes turkey which is also a low-allergen animal protein, comes in small bites, and has oatmeal instead of sugary fillers to keep your dog at a healthy weight.
I love that it also has heart-healthy salmon and contains premium ingredients. It’s guaranteed to be free of wheat and wheat gluten corn, soy, meat by-products, artificial flavors, colors, or preservatives. It’s also 100% made in the USA!
Nature’s Recipe Adult Dry Dog Food
- Contains (1) 15 Pound Bag of Dry Dog Food
- High-quality chicken meal helps support muscle growth
For those seeking reasonably priced hypoallergenic food, Nature’s Recipe Adult Dry Dog Food is another great chicken-based food with easily digestible rice. Nature’s Recipe has naturally high protein for active Pomeranians that need to build muscle and avoid Pomeranian food allergies. The Small Bites formula is for Pomeranians that need or prefer smaller pieces for ease of chewing but it’s formulated for Pomeranians of all ages.
Rice also has a lower likelihood of causing allergic reactions than grains like wheat or corn. Rice is a great source of carbohydrates and is sometimes helpful to Pomeranians who get easy digestive upset even without allergies.
Organix Castor and Pollux Dry Dog Food
- One (1) 4 lb Bag - Castor and Pollux ORGANIX Grain Free Small Dog Food Recipe, Organic Dog Food
- USDA organic certified grain free dry dog food for small dogs that is made with organic chicken raised without any added growth hormones or antibiotics
Organix Castor and Pollux Dry Dog Food is an interesting competitors among the many dog foods available. The company is working on its non-GMO certification, although they assure buyers that the product is already made with non-GMO ingredients.
It’s also a chicken-based food with probiotics and prebiotic fiber to help with digestion and avoid Pomeranian food allergies. It is also unique compared to some foods because it includes some excellent superfoods such as organic flaxseed, organic blueberries, and organic coconut oil.
Some owners rave about the shiny coats on their Pomeranians from feeding coconut oil in healthy quantities. This food comes in a small breed version and has no chemical pesticides, synthetic fertilizers, artificial preservatives, or added growth hormones. It’s also cooked in an organically certified USA kitchen. Wow!
Blue Wilderness High Protein Grain Free Puppy Dry Dog Food
- GRAIN-FREE RECIPE: Made with complex carbohydrates like potatoes and sweet potatoes, and none of the grains some Pet Parents choose to avoid
- PACKED WITH REAL CHICKEN: Starts with real chicken to satisfy your puppy’s cravings, part of a High-Protein diet
Blue Wilderness High Protein Grain Free Puppy Dry Dog Food (link to read reviews on Amazon) is a very popular and well-known product. I chose this high-protein dry food because it’s excellent for puppies and dogs that need the higher protein that comes in any good Pomeranian food. It supports growth and strength for puppies, breeding Pomeranians, and Pomeranians with health issues.
This Blue product is chicken based and includes an excellent chicken and fish meal to increase the protein without being excessively high in calories. Real meat is the main ingredient and it also has fruit and vegetables that aren’t as likely to trigger allergies.
You’ll also love that it has DHA, the fatty acid found in a Pomeranian mother’s milk. This food is designed to preserve and build a healthy immune system. It has no chicken by-products, is considered grain-free, and has no corn, wheat, or soy. It also has no artificial flavors or preservatives.
Purina Beneful IncrediBites
- One (1) 15.5 lb. Bag - Purina Beneful IncrediBites With Farm Raised Chicken, High Protein Small Breed Dry Dog Food
- Real farm-raised chicken is the #1 ingredient
Purina has worked hard to increase its product range for Pomeranians with allergies and yet Purina also tries to provide its specialty foods at reasonable prices. The Purina Beneful IncrediBites for Small Dogs made my list due to the improvements the company has made and the small bites for Pomeranians plus a good ingredient list.
The first ingredient is real farm-raised chicken. It also contains real carrots, sweet potatoes, and spinach. This product is sometimes very appealing to fussy Pomeranians who prefer variety and also need to avoid Pomeranian food allergies.
Hill’s Science Diet Sensitive Stomach and Skin Dog Food
- Precise balance and highly digestible ingredients for sensitive stomachs and for dogs with sensitive skin
- Prebiotic fiber to fuel beneficial gut bacteria and support a balanced microbiome
Hill’s Science Diet Sensitive Stomach and Skin Dog Food comes from another brand that has put in an excellent effort to improve the product line for Pomeranians with skin and digestive problems that may be due to food sensitivities or allergies. They also made my top ten list with this small and toy breed natural dog food that’s specially formulated for little dogs like Pomeranians.
I like the chicken meal and barley flavor for Pomeranians and other small dogs. Dog nutritionists have spoken highly of beets for dogs that have trouble with firm stools and this product includes beet pulp as a prebiotic fiber. It has no artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives that might irritate your Pomeranian’s skin, or cause stomach upset.
It has omega-6 fatty acids and vitamin E for great coats as well as antioxidants like C and E for the immune system. Hill’s Science Diet Adult Sensitive Stomach & Skin Small & Toy Breed natural dog food is formulated for smaller adult dogs with food or skin sensitivities and Pomeranian food allergies.
Taste of the Wild High Protein Grain-Free Dog Food
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Taste of the Wild High Protein Grain-Free Dog Food is high on my list of the best dog food for Pomeranians since it has a formula that works for Pomeranians that are sensitive to even more common quality dog food ingredients. The one that hit high for me was the Appalachian Valley Small Breed Venison formula.
If you have one of the rare Pomeranians that can’t tolerate chicken, this may be the food for you. Many Pomeranians can eat this food with zero problems even if they’ve had trouble with other known anti-allergy foods. This particular product is also a small kibble size which is great for Pomeranians.
This food is special! It uses real venison as the first ingredient and uses duck and fish for added protein while avoiding beef, chicken, and other common meats. Note that it does contain a small amount of lamb. Venison is known to be a low-fat and high-protein meat that wild dogs and other feral canine hunt and eat.
This food has just about everything your Pomeranian could need. It includes superfoods for optimum health, it’s highly digestible, and it has probiotics that thrive in the gastrointestinal tract.
Taste of the Wild guarantees that the ingredients come from trusted and sustainable sources and is an absolute premium dog food. It also has no grain, no corn, wheat, or other fillers, and no artificial flavors, colors, or preservatives. If your Pomeranian doesn’t do well with most dog foods, try this one and you may be won over for life.
Blue Buffalo Life Protection Dry Dog Food
- REAL CHICKEN FIRST: This Blue Buffalo dog food is made with real, high-quality chicken as the first ingredient
- NUTRITION FOR ADULT SMALL BREED DOGS: BLUE Life Protection Formula small breed dry dog food has increased levels of protein and carbohydrates to support high energy needs
A second Blue Buffalo product made my top ten list for being the best dog food for Pomeranians because Blue is so great about putting out multiple flavors and types of food in a small enough kibble for Pomeranians.
Blue Buffalo Life Protection Dry Dog Food is similar to the other Blue dog food on my list except that this one has higher protein, carbohydrates, and other enhanced nutrients for Pomeranians with known health issues, breeding Pomeranians, or Pomeranians with immune system issues. You can feed this to any Pomeranian since it’s not a medical product, but it is an excellent choice for a dog with medical problems.
The basic ingredients are chicken and brown rice. It includes whole grains, garden veggies, and fruit so it’s good for Pomeranians that need extra calories and extra nutrients, but aren’t sensitive to rice or similar grains. Some Pomeranians love the patented Lifesource bits in this food and those contain some of the extra antioxidants vitamins and minerals selected by veterinarians.
This food has no poultry by-products, no corn, wheat, or soy, and no artificial flavors or preservatives. If you try the other Blue food and it’s not enough for your Pomeranian, try this one. If your Pomeranian doesn’t enjoy the Life Source bits (Pomeranian owners say you can tell if they are left in the bowl!) and your Pomeranian isn’t in need of the added products, try the other Blue food or one of my other picks.
Rachael Ray Nutrish Natural Dry Dog Food
- Made in the USA
- Age range description: Adult
Rachel Ray Nutrish Natural Dry Dog Food is a bit newer on the market than some of the brands on my list of best dog food for Pomeranians, but it may be worth trying for fussy Pomeranians.
Farm-raised chicken is the primary ingredient and it also has cranberries which help stress levels in small dogs, especially Pomeranians. There are no poultry by-products, no fillers, no artificial flavors, and no preservatives. Overall, a great choice for avoiding Pomeranian food allergies.
