Soft sensitive food for elderly Pomeranians

A 13-year-old Pomeranian with worn teeth is a very specific situation — you need food that's genuinely soft enough to eat without grinding, but also gentle on a senior digestive system that may have become less tolerant over time. Sensitive stomach issues in dogs generally come down to food intolerance, ingredient sensitivity, or a gut that simply does better on a simpler diet, and age adds another layer because digestion slows and teeth can't do the work they once did. To point you in the right direction: what symptoms is your Pomeranian showing — loose stools, vomiting, gas, or something else — and what have you been feeding her up to now?

That picture makes a lot of sense. Worn teeth mean kibble is genuinely uncomfortable, not just inconvenient — she's probably swallowing pieces she can't properly break down, which would explain both the loose stools and the gas. The reluctance to eat is almost certainly discomfort rather than fussiness. What kibble have you been using, and is it a sensitive stomach formula or just a standard senior one? And has she always had a delicate stomach or is this more recent?

Good — vet-cleared and no underlying condition is exactly what you want to hear. The combination of worn teeth, worsening digestion, and a vet giving the all-clear tells me this is mechanical and age-related rather than a sign of something serious. She needs a wet food designed for small senior dogs, with a short, digestible ingredient list and a soft texture that requires no chewing at all. My recommendation is Royal Canin Size Health Nutrition Ageing 12+ in Gravy for small dogs. It comes as small, very soft loaf pieces in gravy — manageable even with badly worn teeth — and it's specifically formulated for the slowing digestive systems of dogs over 12. The protein and fat levels are calibrated for senior metabolism, and it includes prebiotics to support gut stability, which directly addresses the loose stools and gas. It's not a general sensitive stomach formula, but for an elderly small breed whose issues are age-driven, it's a more precise fit than most sensitive stomach lines.

Gradually, even though she's not doing well on the current food — switching too fast can actually make loose stools worse before they improve. Mix the new food in over about five to seven days: roughly a quarter new to three-quarters old to start, then half and half for a couple of days, then mostly new. Because her digestion is already unsettled, go a little slower than you would with a healthy young dog. For portion size, Royal Canin's guidelines for a small senior dog typically land around one to two pouches or trays per day depending on her weight — most Pomeranians sit between 2 and 3.5kg, so she's probably at the lower end. Start at the lower recommended amount and adjust based on her weight and energy over a few weeks. If the loose stools haven't settled within two weeks of being fully on the new food, it's worth going back to the vet to rule out anything else.

Good plan. Give it a full two weeks on the new food before judging it — digestion takes time to settle after a change, especially in older dogs. The gassiness often improves before the stools fully firm up, so don't be discouraged if it's not instant. Hope she takes to it well.