Spike88
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my friend has a 3 1/2/yr old mini snauzer since it was 6 weeks old. they have had others so they are no used to this dogs behaviour. it is a spayed female that is dewormed and fed the best food but is starving all the time to the point that it is heartbreaking to watch. she had pacreatatis and the vet said they are proned to it. she got sick again with the same sympotoms and the vet said no it wasnt. she is not overweight but a good weight. the vet says some dogs are like this?????? should she be tested for thyroid or other conditions?
any ideas would be helpful
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Hiker3
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Margie,
Not sure about dogs...but my cat had an increased appetite when her thyroid went out of sorts (and she lost weight while eating all that extra food!).
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chrisnpat
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We had a cocker spanial with pancreatist , she also acted like that, but with her it wasn't because she was hungry. Her stomach hurt (that is very painful)and when she ate, for while it would stop hurting, until she would vomit, than the whole process would start over again. The fat in the food is what is a big problem with that, put her on a low fat diet and that might help a little.
I hope all turns out well for your friends little dog.
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roaddogs
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Mini schnauzers are more prone to pancreatitis, but it is usually treatable with a low fat (prescription diet).
I found a link that seems to have quite a bit of information on this disease. pancreatitis link
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Spike88
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the dog does not vomit after it eats and it is not fed fatty foods. it just shakes when it sees food and the only way it will go off the deck to do his job is if the owner throws a treat off the deck. she is not losing weight. it was probably a year ago that the dog was sick. the vet says they dont need to do blood work because some dogs are like this when it comes to food. the owner says if you did not know you would think the dog was starving by watching her. they have had 2 other snayzers and never had one act like this.
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CatandJim
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From what you have shared this is a concern for the schnauzer's owner and it would be for me as well. Since their vet seems rather dismissive it might be time for a second opinion, with bloodwork, just to be sure it's not a thyroid or pancreas problem.
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roaddogs
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CatandJim wrote:From what you have shared this is a concern for the schnauzer's owner and it would be for me as well. Since their vet seems rather dismissive it might be time for a second opinion, with bloodwork, just to be sure it's not a thyroid or pancreas problem.
I agree, it could be time to seek a second opinion. This could be a learned behavior or caused by a disease (say something like Cushing's or as Cat suggested, thyroid).
We've had many schnauzers over the years and as much as I love this breed they also seem to be more prone to more health problems than other breeds. I'd insist on having a blood panel run, which isn't very expensive and might provide some answers.
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Engineer17
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Schnauzers are prone to getting Cushings disease. This causes them to drink and eat excessively. The only way you can know for sure if your doggie has this disease is through an extensive blood test. There are a lot of vets who are not famaliar with this disease or the blood test. I would research online for more information and the symptoms of this disease. Then if necessary try seeing a vet who is more knowledgable in treating this disease.
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TXiceman
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First thing you need to do is find a better vet. Find someone that cares about the animals and is smart enough to treat them.
We have had miniature schnauzers fro 39 years now and on 3# and #4. The old male is 15.5 years old and the female is about 6 or 7 as she was a rescue dog and we do not know her age. A decent vet can get you set up on a diet that works with the dogs condition. The old male has been on L/D dry food for about 6 years now due to a liver problem. He is prone to pancreatitis and has had a couple of rounds with it.
Anopther thing you may want to get the vet to check is blood sugar as it may well be diabetic.
But do find another vet.
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garyashley
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Does your friend have access to the internet?
Being a schnauzer owner and a volunteer/foster home for schnauzer rescue, I highly recommend her joining a Yahoo Group called "Natural Schnauzers". There are LOTS of informative members there that may can give your friend some guidance.
Here's the link:
Natural Schnauzers Group
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