Miss Lila

Everyone over the age of 50 tells me I should have name my Pom mix after the comedian Phyllis Diller instead of Barbara. So this year for my work’s Halloween pet costume contest, Barb went as Phyllis. 🤣😂

Momo spent the week charming some folks and haunting others in Salem, Massachusetts 😈

Momo wants to see your spooky costumes for Halloween 2026, share pics!

Pączek loves food. He could get fat very easily so we needed to find low calorie treats. He also gets stomach upsets quite often, leading to loose stools, but adding additional fibre seems to stop this. At first we were giving him carrot slices but then weren't so sure if there was too much beta-carotene (although later I read that theor bodies control how much to absorb). But one alternative I've found is green/yellow beans. They're about 2 calories per bean and one cut into pieces is enough snacks for a whole day. Just thought I'd share this in case it helped anyone else.

Pic of him being rewarded for being a good boy after I cleaned his eye area with a damp cloth.

Happy one year my little boy 🥰

I play MonopolyGo & currently there's a co-op event. Frankenstein's monster has a Pomeranian on there. I thought you'd all enjoy it as much as I do.

Hi Pom lovers,

We are planning a trip and would like to know any advice or tips from start to finish on how to prepare my 2-year old pom for a long haul flight with layover.

My pom is very attached to us and has a separation anxiety so I am worried that the airline (Air China) might deny him because he is not very well-behaved. He could be very loud sometimes especially with unknown people but he’s very friendly once he’s comfortable. I am willing to get him to any training that he needs before the trip.

I’m thinking if it’s worth the process to take him, but would really love to if we can take him.

will appreciate any suggestions and advices. TIA!

Hi everyone! I’m a new Pom dad to a 12-week-old Pomeranian. He’s currently only 3.5 lbs, and I’m a little nervous about his upcoming vaccinations. He’s scheduled to receive rabies and his first leptospirosis vaccine on November 9 on the same appointment, followed by his final DA2PP (DHPP) on November 27.

I absolutely want him protected, but I’ve been reading about potential reactions in smaller dogs, especially when multiple vaccines are given during the same appointment. What’s interesting is that his vet specifically mentioned spacing out his vaccinations because of his small size, yet he’s scheduled to receive rabies and lepto together.

I’m considering separating them, but I’d love to hear from other toy-breed parents.
Did your puppy receive rabies and lepto together or separately? Did they experience any reactions? Did your vet recommend spacing them out because of their size? I’m especially interested in hearing from Pom, Chihuahua, Yorkie, and other tiny-dog owners.

I’ll definitely discuss this with his vet before making any changes. Just hoping to hear some firsthand experiences from fellow puppy parents.
Thanks in advance!

He went #2 this morning with no problem. However, he’ll strike at you when you try to pick him up, is walking almost as if he’s confused, there’s brief moments where he’ll just start whining and panting, he’ll mark and he’ll struggle to lay down and stay laying down. My local vet is closed and the nearest one say’s they’ll likely not be able to see him.

I have preferred cats nearly my entire life, but I was ready for a new adventure a couple of years ago. I can finally see what people see in dogs.

Seriously though, my pom is 50/50. Part cat, part dog!

I am looking for some advice from experienced Pom owners about managing my girl’s luxating patellas. She has two out of four degree, but I do notice she will hesitate to get out of her carrier and she shows some leg stiffness. Shortly after, she moves fine. Some days she wants to walk less than others, but she was spayed in June, so I am not sure if it’s just her energy level. I have spoken to the vet, and we are thinking of injections if what I am doing isn’t working well. I give her Welactin Omega 3 supplements and started her on Cosequin on the 21st. The Cosequin seems to be helping her already, but she has some hesitation now and then. She tolerates Gabapentin well, and I give it to her at night if I feel she has some discomfort. It’s hard to tell. That is not an anti-inflammatory, but Rimadyl was brutal on her stomach. She could not eat for a week, so I am afraid to give that.

What has worked for those of you with a similar issue. Both back knees are affected, but the right more than the left. I am picking up a new part-time job to save for knee surgery in case it comes to that. But I want to avoid if possible. It’s a difficult recovery, and I don’t think her other knee will support her body weight. I will have to carry her everywhere, and going potty will be hard for her, as she does not want me touching her when she goes. Knee surgery is estimated at $5,000. I appreciate any advice. I’d spend a billion dollars on her if I had it. But what is practical? Generally, she moves well but aggravates it trying to chase dogs or being too active.

This js my 7 months pom Bubbles modeling her crochet sweater I made her

My 4yo pomeranian was diagnosed with GME. Well, not diagnosed yet, but the vet said she's pretty sure. The dog didn't have any symptoms. We went to the vet for a yearly checkup and she said there's potential early hernia in the spine because the dog avoided the touch there.

We did an MRI scan, and she does have a minor protrusion in the spine, but also encephalitis. We're currently at the clinic for a second MRI to scan the brain, and tomorrow we're visiting the neurologist again.

I don't know how to live now. On one hand, the vet said it's good that there are no symptoms. Her blood, heart, and a neurological examination came back very good. She's eating, drinking, going on walks, barking at dogs. There are no neurological symptoms like shaking or disorientation.

Another thing is the doctor said many dogs unfortunately have it bad because the scans and meds and all that are very expensive, but we're lucky enough to have the privilege of being able to afford that. We're going to the best clinic in our country but the disease doesn't care about the money.

She's my first pet and I'm 23, which isn't exactly young, but young enough to not know everything about grief and constant fear. I can't do anything. I can't work, I can't look at my dog, I can't walk around the apartment because I lose it when I see a hair or her bowl or a toy.

Is there something a tiny little bit hopeful you can say? I understand if you can't, I'm not asking you to console me. Just hoping for something

She's a pomshi and ive had her for about a week but I feel like she has behavioral issues and im not sure what to do.

She's about 9 weeks old and she bites alot, ive been trying to do the positive reinforcement with treats to stop her from biting ,and trying to potty train her but it's getting infuriating.

Whenever I take her outside with the leash and harness ,she attacks them and fights with me.

Any tips?

He loves it

I’m looking for some advice from fellow Pom parents on post-op care!

A few things I’m worried about:
• The cone: How do I make him comfortable with it? Will he be able to eat and drink water properly, or should I get special bowls? Any hacks?

• Keeping him calm: He’s VERY active and loves running around. How do I keep him from jumping on furniture, zooming around, or getting too excited while his stitches heal?

• Protecting the stitches: Any tips to make sure he doesn’t injure himself or interfere with the surgical sites?

Our vet didn’t give us much guidance on post-op care, so any advice, tips, or things you wish you’d known would be super helpful. Especially from people whose Poms have been through cryptorchid surgery!

Thank you! ❤️

Edit: the 2nd incision was done near the abdomen.