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Allergies |
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Some Mini Schnauzers have mild to severe allergies which may cause scratching and/or licking or pulling leg hair out.
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Bladder |
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Bladder stones are often associated with some lines of Mini Schnauzers.
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Blood and Lymph |
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Autoimmune diseases of the blood have been diagnosed in some Mini Schnauzers.
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Cancer |
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Melanoma, lymphoma, and other kinds of cancer have been diagnosed in this breed.
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Cardiac |
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Heart disease - particularly valve problems and heart murmurs - are not rare in the Miniature Schnauzer.
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Dental |
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Owners of MINI Schnauzers must make a commitment to dental health.
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Ears |
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Some Mini Schnauzers have abundant ear hair growth and that hair must be regularly removed from the ear canal.
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Endocrine |
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The endocrine system includes the thyroid, pancreas, and adrenal glands which may affect a dog in a number of ways.
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Eyes |
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Several eye problems are known in some lines of Mini Schnauzers, including PRA, SARDS, and cataracts, though these are rare overall at this time.
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Gastrointestinal |
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Colitis, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Gastroenteritis - all of these could be associated with a Mini Schnauzer.
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Kidney |
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A more recent endeavor to study Juvenile Renal Disease in the MINI Schnauzer has provided limited information to date.
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Liver |
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Liver shunts have shown up among Minis from certain lines.
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Musculoskeletal |
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Some Mini Schnauzers have mild to severe allergies which may cause scratching and/or licking or pulling leg hair out.
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Neurologic |
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Neurological disorders include epilepsy, seizures, disautonomia, spinal cord issues, etc.
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Reproductive |
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Carefully consider the reasons you want to breed your dog. Correctly done, the raising of a litter is NOT a for-profit venture.
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Respiratory |
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Includes pneumonia and Valley Fever - one cause of concern for Southwest schnauzer owners.
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Skin |
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Itchy, scratchy dog! It's the biggest complaint we hear about the breed.
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