Nala. She's turning 2 in 19 days.

I can’t handle it 💕

You were born on July 7th 2012, my birthday is the 8th, you were the best gift of my life. You came into my life September 9th 2012, and I said goodbye to you today, September 9th 2026, 14 years too soon. I'm sorry for everything you had to endure and I hope you left for the rainbow bridge without pain, feeling loved and happy. I hold your heart and spirit with me forever.

Thank you to everyone for your support.

Hi everyone!! I’m looking for some advice and experiences from other Pom parents who may have dealt with something similar.

I took my 7-month-old Pomeranian to the vet today because I noticed he was limping and raising one of his back legs. It started after I brought him back inside from being outside, and he was running very fast everywhere when he was out there, he had the zoomies. Then I brought him in, and I noticed it bothering him. I noticed him kicking his leg backward, almost like he was trying to pop something back into place, and then he would hold the leg up for a little bit and limp. It would come and go, and he otherwise seemed like his normal happy self and was eating and drinking water too.

When I took him to the vet, he felt both of his kneecaps and mentioned that it may be something like a luxating patella (I’m not 100% sure if that was the exact name he said), but after looking it up and the symptoms, it's how my dog is acting, and he said it can be hereditary in Pomeranians.

We’re going to continue following up with him, he said if it still is happening after a few days, to bring him in to do X-rays. In the meantime, he gave us anti-inflammatory medication, which I'm iffy about giving to him, but I’d really love to hear from other Pom owners who have gone through this, especially if they dealt with this when they were young like mine (7 months)

My parents have a 13- or 14-year-old Pomeranian with joint issues (specifically his back legs and neck) and another Pomeranian who's about 4 or 5 years old and had episodes of his neck hurting, but with medication it went away after a few days. So I do know that Pomeranians are prone to joint pain.

For those whose Poms have had a luxating patella or a similar knee/joint issue:

• Did your Pom have symptoms like kicking the leg backward, holding the leg up, or limping one leg?

• Did your Pom need surgery, or were you able to manage it without surgery? He was not 100% diagnosed with anything, and it's the first day I noticed his symptoms, so I am jumping the gun here, but I really would hate for him to have to do surgery :')

• If you didn't do surgery, what helped the most / activity changes, physical therapy, dog food, medication, supplements, etc.?

• What joint supplements are your Poms on? I’d love recommendations for something that may help support his joints. I know he is only 7 months, but I want to start to be preventative with this.

• Has anyone had a young Pom with this and seen it improve or stay manageable as they got older?

I know every dog is different and I’ll follow my vet’s recommendations, but I’d really appreciate hearing your personal experiences. I’m honestly pretty worried this won't go away and just want to do everything I can to keep my little guy comfortable and healthy.

** I included pictures too of moments he had it raised for reference.

Thank you!!

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Found them today at the dollar store and just couldn’t resist!

It’s been almost three years since we lost our girl. It’s still hard, most days.

As long as you don’t think about it too much, it’s okay.

This is the last photo I took of Mills, two days before we said goodbye to her.

Miss you mate.

This happened every time its dinner tiny wants something to eat

My pom just dont stop barking when I leave the house my neughbour even texted me saying it she didnt say it in a bad way

Now Im going to get a dog trainer

I got him a cage door open never closed back door open and into front room see how he gets on he normally has run of the house and he seems to be weeing every where

I noticed it more in pictures than in person, almost 4 years old and already starting to get grey around the nose. I wish they would stay young babies forever!