In the end, you are your Schnauzer's guardian and only you can decide what is best for your Miniature Schnauzer. This documentary is essential viewing for every pet owner Below is an excerpt from the Doc Zone. In the Spring of , pet owners across North America were devastated when upwards of 50, of their beloved pet dogs and cats fell seriously ill after eating tainted pet food.
Many of the animals died. Menu Foods of Toronto, the manufacturer, initiated the biggest recall of pet food in North American history. Pet owners and governments are asking: Is pet food both nutritious, and safe? Does it live up to the claims of its makers? Is the industry adequately regulated? Elizabeth Hodgkins, a California vet, and insider who used to work in the pet food industry.
She says the recall of food made by Menu Foods of Toronto is a sign of larger problems. It is not a truthful industry. They are plaintiffs in class action lawsuits seeking to recover not only money spent on vet bills, but also compensation for the emotional trauma they have suffered. One of her cats died after eating food that was later recalled. Another is still sick and needs ongoing, and ruinously expensive, veterinary care.
Animals used to be thought of as companions. Now they are more like members of the family — like substitute children. In fact, about two thirds of pet owners are childless. Critics also say there is a big gap between how the companies want consumers to perceive their product and what it actually is. In general, miniature schnauzers are a relatively healthy breed, subject to few genetic disorders. The exception is a propensity to develop painful bladder stones that contain calcium deposits.
If your mini schnauzer develops stones, your vet might restrict foods and supplements that contain vitamin C and sodium, both of which can contribute to the problem. The best practice is usually to avoid these items to begin with. Glenda Taylor is a contractor and a full-time writer specializing in construction writing. She also enjoys writing business and finance, food and drink and pet-related articles. Her education includes marketing and a bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Kansas.
Dog Health. By Glenda Taylor. Here are some of the most common health problems that can arise due to overeating. Schnauzers, like human beings, also gain excess weight due to overeating. Though they need a lot energy for their exercise, most of them will not utilize all the calories that their bodies absorb from the food they eat.
As a result, these unused calories will be converted and stored as fat in their body. This will lead to increased weight, which may lead to digestive and metabolic disorders, heart diseases, back pain, breathing and kidney problem. In severe cases, many of these health issues can cause death. A balanced diet is always recommended.
Overeating carbs can lead to a high concentration of sugar in the blood, which may cause serious health problems. Schnauzers are prone to diabetes and diet is a key cause. This is a digestive disorder that causes inflammation of the pancreas.
It is common when your Schnauzer eats too fast or too much food than his stomach can tolerate. Pancreatitis is particularly cause and aggravated by a diet that is too high in fat. Due to the vital role played by the pancreas of production of insulin, a Schnauzer suffering from this problem will show symptoms such as vomiting, fever, diarrhea, dehydration, and stomach pain.
At its worst, pancreatitis can lead to death or cause long term health problems like diabetes. Bloat, also known as Dilation Volvulus, it is a very real danger with Schnauzers particularly Giant Schnauzers that overeat or eat very fast. It can occur if your Schnauzer is gulping down a large amount of air with his food. When his stomach volume reaches it maximum food capacity and is filled with air, it begins twisting and turning.
This blocks food from passing from the stomach to the small intestine. Bloat is life-threating and should be treated as a medical emergency. These requirements ensure that all canine nutritional needs are met. However, there are several approaches to meeting canine nutritional requirements and it can feel overwhelming.
This WebMd article outlines the pros and cons of raw food, cooked homemade diets, and dry kibble diets. It will give you a good foundation for making some decisions. This American Kennel Club article addresses the subject of cooking homemade meals, and this ingredient calculator is designed to help you prepare more balanced canine meals.
As a final note, because you have many alternatives for what to feed your Schnauzer, ensuring that her diet is optimized for nutritional value is important.
High quality dry dog foods are, for the most part, created with the following recommendations in mind. If you are implementing either a BARF raw food diet, or are preparing homemade meals for your Schnauzer, the guidelines below should still be met.
They provide him with ten essential amino acids that are vital for a healthy life. Protein sources include eggs, meat, soy, poultry, fish, and legumes. According to NAS, a nutritional balance diet of a Schnauzer should contain between 2. These can be obtained from plant foods like legumes and cereals grains like oats and barley. Avoid wheat products as much as possible, as most of the Schnauzers are allergic to wheat products.
Besides, these products may also cause weight gain. Additionally, they help in cell functions, prevent dry, flaky skin as well as help to keep his skin and fur healthy and attractive. Fat obtained from some nuts and meat fat is a good source of fat and fatty acids.
Dairy supplements Supplements like vitamin D and calcium are essential for the proper development of strong bones and teeth. Note that Schnauzers are prone to Oxylate stones in their bladder, a condition caused by high levels of calcium.
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