diff --git a/frontend/next.config.js b/frontend/next.config.js
index a34a437..9d8da08 100644
--- a/frontend/next.config.js
+++ b/frontend/next.config.js
@@ -161,8 +161,12 @@ const nextConfig = {
   // Proxy API requests to backend
   // This ensures /api/v1/* works regardless of how the server is accessed
   async rewrites() {
-    // Determine backend URL based on environment
-    const backendUrl = process.env.BACKEND_URL || 'http://127.0.0.1:8000'
+    // In production (Docker), use internal container hostname
+    // In development, use localhost
+    const isProduction = process.env.NODE_ENV === 'production'
+    const backendUrl = process.env.BACKEND_URL || (isProduction ? 'http://pounce-backend:8000' : 'http://127.0.0.1:8000')
+    
+    console.log(`[Next.js Config] Backend URL: ${backendUrl}`)
     
     return [
       {