What Human Foods Should A Pomeranian Never Eat (18 Foods)

Dogs metabolize foods very differently than humans do making many human foods unsafe, toxic, and life-threatening.

In this article, I am going over the human foods that your should never feed to your Pomeranian.

If you are looking for a list of human foods that are safe to feed your Pomeranian you can visit my other article that shares those foods.

Many human foods seem safe but, are actually very toxic to Pomeranians including onions, avocado, grapes, lemons, and yeast dough. Always be aware of what the food you are feeding your Pomeranian contains and that is it safe.

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What Should I Not Feed My Pomeranian

Chocolate
Grapes
Raisins
Onions
Garlic
Avocado
Lemons
Limes
Coffee
Tea
Alcohol
Xylitol
Foods that contain Xylitol
Macadamia nuts
Cinnamon
Nutmeg
Yeast Dough
Foods high in sodium

Can Pomeranians Eat Chocolate

Chocolate may be the most recognized food that dogs should never eat.

Chocolate contains caffeine and theobromine, both stimulants that cannot be metabolized by your dog.

The darker the chocolate is and the higher the cocoa level is the more dangerous it would be for your dog.

Can Pomeranians Eat Grapes

You should never feed your Pomeranians grapes since they contain a toxic compound that can cause rapid kidney failure and death.

Can Pomeranians Eat Raisins

Since raisins are made from grapes they will contain the same harmful substances that grapes contain making them a human food that should be never given to your Pomeranian.

Even small amounts of grapes or raisins can be harmful.

Can Pomeranians Eat Onions

Your Pomeranains should never eat onions since they contain a very toxic compound that can lead to damaging your dog’s red blood cells and reduce their ability to move oxygen into the dog’s body.

Can Pomeranians Eat Garlic

Your Pomeranian should never eat garlic due to containing toxic compounds that can lead to damaging your dog’s red blood cells and reduce its ability to move oxygen into the dog’s body, just like onions.

What human foods are toxic to Pomeranians

Can Pomeranians Eat Avocados

Your Pomeranian should never eat avocados due to them containing a toxin that is very poisonous to dogs.

This toxin may cause fluid to build up in the lungs and chest causing breathing difficulty.

Can Pomeranians Eat Lemons Or Limes

Pomeranians can’t eat lemons or limes mainly due to substances found in the skin and peel that can cause minor gastrointestinal symptoms to more severe cases leading to death.

Can Pomeranians Drink Coffee Or Tea

Pomeranains can not consume any food or beverage that contains caffeine.

Their bodies can not metabolize the stimulant and may lead to a variety of ailments including hyperactivity, vomiting, diarrhea, elevated heart rate, seizures, lung damage, abnormal heart rate, and death.

Can Pomeranians Drink Alcohol

Your Pomeranian should never consume alcohol since it can poison your dog and lead to death.

Can Pomeranians Eat Xylitol

Xylitol is often found in sugar-free foods and is extremely toxic to dogs, leading to drops in your dog’s blood sugar that can cause long-lasting effects as well as death.

Can Pomeranians Eat Macadamia Nuts

Your Pomeranian should never eat macadamia nuts due to them containing an unknown toxin that may lead to vomiting, muscle weakness, tremors, hyperthermia and depression.

Can Pomeranians Eat Cinnamon

Pomeranians should never eat cinnamon although, it is not as toxic as some other foods are it can irritate your dog’s mouth and digestive system.

Can Pomeranians Eat Nutmeg

Nutmeg contains a toxic compound called myristicin which can cause disorientation, increased heart rate, high blood pressure, dry mouth, stomach pain, and seizures.

Can Pomeranians Eat Yeast Dough

Yeast dough is extremely dangerous for your Pomeranian to eat, yeast cells produce alcohol as they ferment, which may lead to alcohol poisoning and death if your Pomeranian consumes it.

Can Pomeranians Eat Salt

Too much salt is dangerous to any of us, especially our small Pomeranians.

It’s best to avoid processed foods that contain high levels of salt and limit the total salt intake that your dog receives.

Final Thoughts

You always have to be very careful when you give your Pomeranian any human foods.

Many are unaware of the dangers that can be hidden in foods.

Since onions are toxic, you will also need to be aware of any dish that contains onion powder, or dehydrated onions.

It’s best to be safe and only feed your Pomeranian foods that have proven to be safe and healthy for your dog.