Intervertebral disc disease. Note how the cushion of the disc materal has extruded and puts pressure on the spinal nerves. The disease is caused when the jelly-like cushion between one or more vertebrae slips or ruptures, causing the disc to press on the spinal cord.
If your dog is suddenly unable or unwilling to jump up, go up stairs, is reluctant to move around, has a hunched back, cries out, or refuses to eat or go potty, he is likely in severe pain. He may even drag his back feet or be suddenly paralyzed and unable to get up or use his back legs. Call us or an emergency clinic immediately! For less severe cases, rest and medication may resolve the problem. As with so many other diseases, weight control helps to prevent this problem.
Your King of the Toys is more likely than other dogs to have a liver disorder called portosystemic shunt PSS. Some of the blood supply that should go to the liver goes around it instead, depriving the liver of the blood flow it needs to grow and function properly. If your friend has PSS, his liver cannot remove toxins from his bloodstream effectively. Surgery may be needed, but in some cases, we can treat with a special diet and medication.
There are a few different types of stones that can form in the kidney or in the bladder, and Miniature Pinschers are more likely to develop them than other breeds.
Call us immediately! Illustration of degenerative valves in the heart. Over time, some dogs will develop heart failure. Heart failure is a leading cause of death among Miniature Pinschers in their golden years.
Most heart disease in dogs is caused by weakening of a valve. A heart valve slowly becomes deformed so that it no longer closes tightly. Blood then leaks back around this valve and strains the heart. Pets with heart valve disease sometimes called mitral valve disease have a heart murmur.
The same tests will need to be repeated at least every year to monitor the condition. If heart valve disease is diagnosed early, we may be able to prescribe medications that could prolong his life for many years.
Veterinary dental care and fatty acid supplementation can help prevent heart disease and weight control can help diminish symptoms. There are three types of seizures in dogs: reactive, secondary, and primary. Secondary seizures are the result of a brain tumor, stroke, or trauma. If no other cause can be found, the disease is called primary, or idiopathic epilepsy. This problem is often an inherited condition, with Miniature Pinschers commonly afflicted.
If your friend is prone to seizures, they will usually begin between six months and three years of age. An initial diagnostic workup may help find the cause. Lifelong medication is usually necessary to help keep seizures under control, with periodic blood testing required to monitor side effects and effectiveness.
Note the length of the seizure, and call us or an emergency hospital. Min Pins are prone to a variety of skin problems, including one called sebaceous adenitis.
The earlier the skin is checked out, the better his results. Demodex is a microscopic mite that lives in the hair follicles of dogs.
All dogs have them. In mild cases, pet owners may notice a few dry, irritated, hairless lesions. These often occur on the face or feet and may or may not be itchy. Secondary skin infections may occur. Prompt veterinary care is important to keep the disease from getting out of hand.
Many pets seem to outgrow the problem, while others require lifelong management. Color Dilution Alopecia is a form of hair loss seen more frequently in Miniature Pinschers than in other breeds.
It is not painful or itchy itself but can sometimes lead to secondary bacterial infections that are bothersome. Other forms of hair loss, such as those caused by low thyroid level, Demodex mites, or poor nutrition, should be ruled out. There is no treatment available for color dilution alopecia. Tumors, both benign and cancerous, can look like anything. This red swelling on the skin surface is a cancer known as a Mast Cell Tumor. Be sure to have all lumps and bumps checked out.
Mast cell tumors are a particularly nasty type of skin cancer found more often in Miniature Pinschers, and the sooner they are surgically removed the better. Mini pinschers are generally healthy, sturdy little dogs; however; they're not particularly keen on cold weather -- living outdoors isn't for this breed, and a sweater is definitely welcome on cold winter walks. Otherwise, a healthy diet, regular vet checks, firm, consistent training, a good daily walk and play time go a long way in helping the miniature pinscher reach his full dozen-or-so-years' life span.
Share It. A Hardy Little Dog A member of the American Kennel Club's toy group, the miniature pinscher -- or min pin -- is a tiny dog whose life span is similar to those of other toy breeds. A Miniature Pincher who is well cared for and properly socialized is a delight to own and will live well into its teens. This is a very long-term commitment that can be consummately rewarding if the decision is informed and well thought out. Armed with advance planning and education your decision will be the right one.
Min Pins love to snuggle with their people. They will burrow under covers to go to sleep. They are great for active adult homes. Older Pins love to be lap warmers for elderly folks.
They thrive on human interaction: obedience, lap sitting, agility, walks, anything that keeps them near their people. Min Pins are not dogs that do well left alone for long periods of time. Hopefully the information provided here will enable you to decide if the "King of Toys" is meant to "Rule" in your home - and act as the resident "Court Jester" more often than not.
Is this breed good with children? Children and dogs should never be left alone and unattended, even for a moment. Young children do not have proper dog etiquette, and dogs do not understand a child's behavior. This can result in tragedy with any breed of dog. Like children, each dog is different in personality, energy and patience levels. So, each dog and child relationship should be considered individually. Some Miniature Pinchers can be good with children, if the children are mature enough to be good with dogs!
While this is a Toy breed, they are not toys. While Miniature Pinchers will tolerate a certain amount of attention from a child, grabbing, pinching, sudden moves and aggressiveness will be met with defensive reactions.
If the Miniature Pincher is raised around children who treat them in a gentle way and are taught responsible dog ownership, they will adore children.
However, if children are allowed to grab at them, hit them or treat them roughly in any way, the Min Pin will run from or bite a child. It is important to realize that even as a full grown adult, the Miniature Pincher is a very small dog. The wrong type of play and handling can easily result in broken bones and worse. Even though the Mien Pin is a bundle of energy and will bounce from sofa to chair to floor to bed Always let the Min Pin approach the child, not the other way around and you should have a wonderful companion.
Patience, love and good old common sense make a great recipe for raising a Miniature Pinscher with children or adults. Is this breed good with other dogs in general? The Miniature Pinscher if socialized and trained properly can be great with other dogs. Although they tend to be dominant breed type.
You need to watch them around large dogs. Besides the fact that the large dog could hurt them by stepping on them, you need to make sure your little 10 pound dog doesn't try to put a 50 pound dog in its place! Pack position is important and will affect and vary each dog's acceptance of other dogs.
How easy is training and house training with this breed? This breed is very stubborn, but wants to please. Once they learn something, it is in their mind forever. They make great obedience dogs and agility dogs. Because of their high energy, they do not get worn out like some other Toy breeds.
This saves the owner going outside at 2 AM or in the snow. Because of the natural tendency of the Miniature Pinscher to investigate everything, it is absolutely essential that protective measures be taken in several areas. First, do not leave small objects laying on tabletops where your Min Pin can get to them. This includes paper clips, coins, lipstick, pens, etc. Be scrupulously careful to never leave any medication out and be sure to retrieve any pill or capsule you may ever drop on the floor.
Otherwise you may quickly find yourself in the emergency room of your veterinarian, with your Min Pin who found it first. Secondly, you must go over every inch of any yard or outdoor space your Min Pin will have access to. If you find any hole or opening big enough to put your hand through - your Min Pin will find a way to fit through also. Fix it immediately.
Additionally, make sure that any doors or windows in your home which open onto an area other than your secured yard have an extra screen, beyond what you normally have. Nothing is sadder than losing a Min Pin because he or she slipped out under your legs while you were signing for a package.
Every breeder knows of this inherent danger and will gladly show you how to install special screens on doors and windows to prevent this from happening. Socializing this breed: Socializing this breed is very important. Like most dogs, the Miniature Pinscher should be exposed to a wide variety of fun outing experiences while safely on lead.
You do need watch this little "King of Toys" carefully around other dogs. They think they are big dogs and they can get themselves into trouble. Once the Min Pin is socialized it loves to play with other dogs!
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