From puppyhood to old age, it’s always good to be aware of the common issues and conditions that could occur during your Pomeranian's life.

With 45 years of pet health experience under our collar, we’re here to help you get your pet the very best care over their entire lifetime. From pup to pensioner, pet insurance is key to keeping your pet healthy and happy. Discover some of the most common health issues we see in Pomeranians throughout their life.

General information

We’ve analysed our data to see what claims we receive most regularly for Pomeranians.
Here are some of the key insights:

skin disease

The top five claims we see in Pomeranians are for dislocating kneecap, mouth-related conditions, skin disease, vomiting or diarrhoea and respiratory-related conditions.

kneecap

A dislocated kneecap is the most common claim for a Pomeranian, accounting for around 1 in 12 claims.

2.5x

Mouth-related claims are around two-and-a-half times more common in Pomeranians when compared to other dog breeds.

Claims by Pomeranian age

Claims can occur in every breed of dog, at any age!

You might be surprised to know that on average, in 2019, we paid over £5,900 per week in Pomeranian puppy claims.

In the same year, we paid £391,484 in claims for middle-aged and senior Pomeranians.

Common claim conditions

Here are some of the most common claims we receive for Pomeranian at each age:

Puppy

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