Caring for Your Pomeranian Puppy in the First Days Home – Kennel Guide

The first days after bringing your Pomeranian puppy home are the most critical period, determining your pup’s health and adjustment for life. Below is a detailed guide based on practical experience at Bánh Bò Pomeranian, helping you care for your puppy correctly from day one.

When Should You Bathe Your Pom Puppy for the First Time?

Only bathe your Pomeranian puppy 5–7 days after bringing them home. This waiting period allows your puppy to stabilize emotionally, adjust to the new environment, and prevents immune system shock from sudden temperature changes.

Choose a warm sunny day and bathe in the morning or early afternoon so your puppy has time to dry completely before evening. Use warm water and avoid spraying directly on the head and muzzle area. After bathing, you must dry thoroughly from the roots of the coat down to the skin, especially the belly and underarm areas—the two spots most prone to moisture and skin inflammation in Pomeranians.

Limit Outings Before Full Vaccination

Do not take your Pom puppy to grooming salons, parks, or any public places before completing all three vaccine doses. A puppy’s immune system is extremely weak and vulnerable to diseases from unfamiliar environments or other dogs.

Never allow your puppy to interact with unfamiliar dogs of unknown origin, even if they appear healthy. Diseases like Parvo and Distemper spread through feces, saliva, and air—simply walking where a sick dog has been can expose your puppy to infection.

Feeding Schedule for Your Pomeranian Puppy in the Early Stage

Feed your Pomeranian puppy kibble twice daily, morning and evening. Each meal should be about 2 spoonfuls of kibble, approximately 45–50 pieces. Establish a fixed feeding schedule to easily monitor health and detect early signs of any problems.

Puppies from Bánh Bò Pomeranian are accustomed to a specific kibble brand. If you want to switch foods, transition gradually over 7–10 days by mixing the new kibble with the old, slowly increasing the proportion of new food to prevent digestive upset.

Absolutely Forbidden Foods for Puppies

When you first bring your puppy home, never give cow’s milk as it causes severe diarrhea. Do not feed oily foods, fishy foods, seasoned foods, or any human food. A Pom puppy’s digestive system is extremely sensitive—one wrong meal can cause continuous diarrhea and dangerous dehydration.

Proper Water Access for Your Puppy

Puppies from Bánh Bò Pom have been trained to drink from hanging ball-tip water bottles since they were small. Continue using a hanging bottle instead of a water bowl to prevent your puppy from stepping into the bowl, getting their coat and body wet—a common cause of pneumonia in Pomeranian puppies.

Water must be clean and changed daily. Check that the ball in the bottle works properly, ensuring your puppy always has water when needed.

Safe Temperature and Sleeping Area for Your Pomeranian

Never let your puppy sleep directly on tile floors as they lose body heat quickly and easily catch cold. Prepare a soft mat or blanket in their crate or sleeping corner.

Do not let your puppy sleep under a fan at night. If using air conditioning, your puppy must wear a shirt or stay in a crate with warm bedding, and absolutely must not lie directly in the path of the AC airflow. Pom puppies are highly susceptible to pneumonia from sudden temperature changes or direct cold air exposure.

Calcium and Digestive Enzyme Supplements for Puppies

Calcium for Strong Bones

Supplement calcium for your Pomeranian 2–3 times per week, continuing until your puppy reaches adulthood. Dosage should follow the product label recommendations based on your puppy’s weight. Two reference products: Pet Ag calcium phosphorus and Delice Virbac calcium—both are safe and popular in the Pomeranian community.

Calcium helps bones and teeth develop properly, especially important for small breeds like Poms, which are prone to jaw bone issues and weak legs if calcium deficient.

Digestive Enzymes in the First Days

You can add Enterogemina digestive enzyme to each meal during the first 3–5 days in the new home, about 1/2 vial per meal. The enzyme helps stabilize intestinal microflora when your puppy changes environments, reduces diarrhea risk, and helps your puppy absorb food better.

Monitor Health and Warning Signs

During the first week, closely monitor:

• Is your puppy eating and drinking normally, are stools formed
• Is your puppy active and playful, or lying still and lethargic
• Any vomiting, diarrhea, coughing, sneezing, or nasal discharge
• Body temperature (normal puppy temperature: 38–39°C or 100.4–102.2°F)

If your puppy shows any abnormal signs—refusing food, vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy—contact the kennel immediately for the fastest support.

If you need additional advice on caring for your Pomeranian in the first days or have any questions, don’t hesitate to chat with us on WhatsApp. We’re always ready to help you care for a healthy puppy!