What are the health issues of a miniature schnauzer?

Answer 1

Miniature Schnauzers are rather a healthy. However they may suffer health problems associated with high fat levels. Some problems include but are not limited to hyperlipidemia or pancreatitis. Other schnauzer issues to watch out for are eye problems, Diabetes and bladder stones. Schnauzers are also prone to comedone syndrome, this condition produces pus filled bumps, these usually appear on the back. While these bumps are usually benign it is best that they checked by a vet.

Answer 2

I don't know what you mean by more health problems, but some of the health problems they have/can get are as follows:

Liver Shunts

hypoglycemia

retained teeth

seizure disorders

infection of the hair follicles

hip dysplasia

von Willebrand disease (vWD)

diabetes

kidney stones

skin disorders

but every breed has their own rather long list of health problems, so i wouldn't be too picky about it, they are an excellent breed!

Answer 3

Common health problems for miniature schnauzers are hyperlipidemia, pancreatitis, diabetes, bladder stones, and eye problems. They may also suffere from health problems due to high fat levels, monitoring the type of food and treats fed help here. Miniature schnauzers do have problems with pus filled bumps (comedone syndrome) and are prone to ear infections. Other diseases that have been found in miniature schnauzers are hip dysplaisa and von Willebrand disease (bleeding disorder).

Answer 4

Mini Schnauzers are a very distinguished breed. Therefore can get fat easily and be prone to over weight, which leads to diffuculty of the lungs to process breathing easily. If you tend to over feed your schnauzer Pancreatitis can occur. It is when the dog has high blood serium lipids...(fat) has created a much bigger layer, or in other words obbesity. It can also lead to death. The next one isn't as bad as any other, its called Schnauzer Bumps: When the dog gets such as pimples or black heads on their back or stomach. Dental concerns: Schnauzers are prone to having many dental problems and are recommended to have professional cleaning.

Hypothyroidism: This is very common in any breed. This is when the dogs aren't excersized regularly, (1 hour a day) and can lead to weight gain, depression and hair loss. Hair Knots:If you don't groom regularly the dog can also have high chances of hair knots, remeber if you dont get out knots they can become sorta like dread locks which are very painful to a dog. Therefore it will make the dog pick at it and try to pull it out and maybe leading to bald spots. Urinary Tract Infections - Urolithiasis: This seems to occur in a higher rate for Mini Schnauzers then other breeds. Blood may be represented in the urine. Which is a very serious and malfunctioning topic.

C.J.C. or Congenital Juvenile Cataracts: This is greatly common in these breeds, there are birth effects, this is when the dog is born with blindness, surgery could come in contact, but pricely. Those are the ones i have been conected to and others are expirences, because im a vet and an owner of 2 wonderful schnuazers and 1 in the past. Thank you and hopefully this helped. -Doctor Laura