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Health Issues Related to the Miniature Schnauzer
Common Diseases and Disorders of Miniature Schnauzers:
Hypothyroidism: Results when the thyroid gland does not function adequately. Without enough thyroid hormone, illness can occur.
Epilepsy: A seizure disorder that develops between the ages of 2 to 5 years.
Cataracts: Loss of the normal transparency of the lens of the eye. The problem can occur in one or both eyes and can lead to blindness.
Cryptorchidism: A condition in which one or both testicles do not descend into the scrotum.
Urolithiasis: A condition affecting the urinary tract resulting in the formation of bladder stones.
Diabetes: A disease of the pancreas related to insufficient amounts of insulin production.
Pancreatitis: An inflammation of the pancreas that results in lack of appetite, vomiting and abdominal pain.
Misc Other Medical Related Issues:
Eclampsia: A lack of calcium in lactating bitches. Often referred to as Hypocalcemia.
Portosystemic Shunt: A a malformation of the blood flow associated with the liver. The blood is shunted away from the liver, resulting in accumulation of blood toxins and subsequent profound illness.
In addition, the Miniature Schnauzer is prone to bladder infections and allergic skin diseases. Intact male dogs may develop Sertoli cell tumors.
The average life span of the Miniature Schnauzer is usually between 14 and 16 years.
This data is for information purposes only and does not contain nor is it intended to contain fully factual data. It is the known information obtained as of the time of this writing and is believed to be accurate although I do not guarantee fully the extent in which this data is accurate.
Pennsylvania Miniature Schnauzers, Schnauzers Of Pa.
Written December, 2006 by David L. Fisher.
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