Miniature Schnauzer

• Cataracts. Like in humans, canine cataracts refer to a cloudy membrane forming over they eye causing vision impairment. They can be removed surgically.
• Entropion occurs when skin around the eyes rolls inward causing vision loss and irritation.  While Entropion usually occurs before the dog is one year old it is best to wait till the dog reaches adulthood before considering corrective surgery.
• Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA). This is a disease that will occur in Miniature Schnauzers and can lead to blindness.  The nerve cells at the back of the eye degenerate over time and will cause cataracts to form. If you suspect your dog has signs of PRA, see your vet for observation as soon as possible. If there is still vision in the eye, corrective surgery may be an option.
• Bladder Stones. Miniature and Standard Schnauzers may experience bladder stones, symptoms of which include painful urination, bloody urine, more frequent urination or foul-smelling cloudy urine. Smaller stones can pass by themselves, but affected dogs should still see a vet.
• Myotonia congenita is an inherited condition not unlike muscular dystrophy. Signs include prominent shoulder and thigh muscles, difficulty rising, stiff coats, and hopping when running.
• Von Willebrand’s Disease causes clotting problems in the blood. Failure for the blood to clot properly can cause excessive loss of blood after a cut, surgery or trauma and can result in a number of serious health issues.
• Congenital megaesophagus is a disorder which causes food and liquid to remain in the oesophagus, and the dog has to regurgitate its food.  It can lead to pneumonia and obstruction of the oesophagus. There is no treatment aside from adjusting the diet slightly and prognosis is usually poor.

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