Dog Health Problems
and Solutions in
the Miniature Schnauzer
In every breed of dog health problems peculiar to the breed exist. Miniature Schnauzers are no exception! We take an honest look at Miniature Schnauzer health problems and, most importantly, how to avoid them happening to your pet! Here you’ll find a wealth of Miniature Schnauzer information including tips on choosing a healthy puppy, plus guidance on how to feed and care for it for a long, trouble-free life. Genetic Schnauzer Health Issues
Mini Schnauzers are normally strong, robust and built to last – indeed, more so than most other breeds!
A hardy, healthy Mini Schnauzer, dashing through the snow. Image by Compromised Exposure, Flickr.
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But, like every other purebred there are a few genetic problems lurking in the Miniature Schnauzer gene pool. The most common genetic problems are:
• Progressive Retinal Atrophy
• Cataracts
• Liver Shunt
Those are the main genetic issues. Pups are born with them and there is little you can do to prevent them happening if they are in the genetic blueprint of your dog. Other Mini Schnauzer Health ProblemsThere are a few other health problems that sometimes affect the Miniature Schnauzer that may depend more on how you care for your dog. With these, a genetic link is sometimes suspected but not proven:
• Canine Diabetes
• Canine Pancreatitis
• Schnauzer Bumps
We also provide information to help you understand ,
how genetics works
and the risks involved in buying a
line-bred
puppy. You can also access great advice on
what to feed your Schnauzer
and how to raise her to promote great health, vitality and a long, trouble-free life of enjoyment for you and your pet. Yet to decide which breed is right for you?Get a copy of our FREE report "The 5 Tragic Mistakes that Haunt Puppy Buyers"
here.
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