Are there programmes to reduce the incidence of hyperlipidaemia in Miniature Schnauzers?
As far as we are aware, there are currently no programmes to reduce the incidence of hyperlipidaemia in Miniature Schnauzers.
When to take your miniature schnauzer to the vet?
If you see any signs of gastrointestinal problems, get your Miniature Schnauzer to a vet immediately. Mini schnauzers are susceptible to some rare blood diseases. Such as hemolytic anemia and thrombocytopenia, which happen when the immune system starts attacking the dog’s own cells.
Is there such a thing as a white Miniature Schnauzer?
White Miniature Schnauzers exist too. But they are not recognized by some breed associations. These super-cute pups are friendly, smart, alert, and active. They have spirit! These lively pups have a medium amount of energy. But can be happy living in many areas. They are also eager to please, which makes them obedient.
What kind of disease does a miniature schnauzer have?
Around one third of Miniature Schnauzers have been shown to have an abnormally high blood triglyceride levels and are presumed to have idiopathic hyperlipidaemia (Xenoulis et al 2007). Miniature Schnauzers are predisposed to pancreatitis and have the highest prevalence of this disease (Lewis 2007, Mori et al 2010).
As far as we are aware, there are currently no programmes to reduce the incidence of hyperlipidaemia in Miniature Schnauzers.
If you see any signs of gastrointestinal problems, get your Miniature Schnauzer to a vet immediately. Mini schnauzers are susceptible to some rare blood diseases. Such as hemolytic anemia and thrombocytopenia, which happen when the immune system starts attacking the dog’s own cells.
White Miniature Schnauzers exist too. But they are not recognized by some breed associations. These super-cute pups are friendly, smart, alert, and active. They have spirit! These lively pups have a medium amount of energy. But can be happy living in many areas. They are also eager to please, which makes them obedient.
Around one third of Miniature Schnauzers have been shown to have an abnormally high blood triglyceride levels and are presumed to have idiopathic hyperlipidaemia (Xenoulis et al 2007). Miniature Schnauzers are predisposed to pancreatitis and have the highest prevalence of this disease (Lewis 2007, Mori et al 2010).