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	Allergies
Some Mini Schnauzers have mild to severe allergies which may cause scratching and/or licking or pulling leg hair out.


	Bladder
Bladder stones are often associated with some lines of Mini Schnauzers.

	Blood and Lymph
Autoimmune diseases of the blood have been diagnosed in some Mini Schnauzers.


	Cancer
Melanoma, lymphoma, and other kinds of cancer have been diagnosed in this breed.

	Cardiac
Heart disease - particularly valve problems and heart murmurs - are not rare in the Miniature Schnauzer.

	Dental
Owners of MINI Schnauzers must make a commitment to dental health.

	Ears
Some Mini Schnauzers have abundant ear hair growth and that hair must be regularly removed from the ear canal.

	Endocrine
The endocrine system includes the thyroid, pancreas, and adrenal glands which may affect a dog in a number of ways.

	Eyes
Several eye problems are known in some lines of Mini Schnauzers, including PRA, SARDS, and cataracts, though these are rare overall at this time.


	Gastrointestinal
Colitis, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Gastroenteritis - all of these could be associated with a Mini Schnauzer.
	Kidney
A more recent endeavor to study Juvenile Renal Disease in the MINI Schnauzer has provided limited information to date.

	Liver
Liver shunts have shown up among Minis from certain lines.

	Musculoskeletal
Some Mini Schnauzers have mild to severe allergies which may cause scratching and/or licking or pulling leg hair out.

	Neurologic
Neurological disorders include epilepsy, seizures, disautonomia, spinal cord issues, etc.

	Reproductive
Carefully consider the reasons you want to breed your dog. Correctly done, the raising of a litter is NOT a for-profit venture.

	Respiratory
Includes pneumonia and Valley Fever - one cause of concern for Southwest schnauzer owners.

	Skin
Itchy, scratchy dog! It's the biggest complaint we hear about the breed.