The schnauzer breed originates from Germany and comes from the terms "mustache" and "snout", which refers to one of the most obvious physical characteristics of this dog breed, since this dog has a kind of beard that starts at the top of its snout.
The schnauzer is classified according to its size since it can be found in three different varieties (miniature, standard and giant), but in any case we are dealing with a friendly, affectionate, intelligent, independent dog with an instinct alert which makes it an excellent guard dog.
Are you thinking of taking in a dog with these characteristics? Then don't miss this AnimalWised article where we show you what are the most common diseases of the schnauzer dog.
Overweight and cholesterol
In the digestive system of the schnauzer dog we find one of its weak points, since this canine breed is prone to overweight and obesity, which not only entails all the problems associated with this state, but also in this dog the excess body weight is accompanied by hyperlipidemia.
Hyperlipidemia can also be defined as an excess of fat in the blood, of cholesterol, which can end up causing multiple cardiovascular problems.
The schnauzer requires a balanced diet through good quality balanced food and sufficient physical exercise to avoid a sedentary lifestyle.
Pancreatitis
The pancreas is a gland closely linked to the digestive system and especially susceptible to inflammation in the schnauzer dog, hence pancreatitis be a relatively common problem in this dog, which also tends to become chronic and present various acute episodes throughout the animal's life.
Pancreatitis has no known cause but is believed to be caused in these dogs by eating high-fat foods.
Abdominal rigidity, lethargy, vomiting and diarrhea are some of the main symptoms of pancreatitis in dogs.
Coat and skin problems
The schnauzer dog's hair requires specific care to prevent any anomaly in the coat or skin, since these are areas that can present conditions in this dog breed.
The schnauzer is susceptible to allergic dermatitis, a type of allergy that manifests itself through the skin and usually causes itching, inflammation and hair loss.
Another pathology that can appear on the schnauzer's skin is follicular dermatitis, which consists of clogging of the hair follicles, which generally appear as black dots that usually appear mainly in the area of the back. Other symptoms of follicular dermatitis are small bumps that appear with the progressive inflammation of the follicles.
Hip dysplasia
This is a joint disease that can affect standard and giant sized schnauzers.
Hip dysplasia is a malformation that affects the coxofemoral joint, which is the union of the femur with the coccyx of the hip, and occurs during the dog's development stage, progressively aggravating.
The main symptoms are reduced mobility, lameness and pain.
Serious hemorrhagic enteritis
This is a disease that causes severe inflammation in the intestinal tract accompanied by bleeding.
It usually appears when schnauzer dogs are between 2 and 4 years old, it manifests mainly through repeated diarrhea and vomiting.
The cause of this disease is not known, although it is believed that it may be the body's reaction to an intestinal allergy. Fortunately, it can be controlled with a specific prescribed diet by the vet.
Keep your schnauzer dog he althy
The schnauzer dog can be defined as a he althy and strong dog, that these are the pathologies that most frequently occur in this breed canine does not imply that a schnauzer dog is doomed to suffer them.
You should also know that the care you provide to your pet will be of great importance to maintain its he alth, in this sense, we Here are some tips for the best care possible:
- Feed your dog with good quality feed
- Go to the vet regularly
- Follow the dog vaccination schedule
- Spend time with your dog, prevent stress and exercise daily
