High fat levels make the food quite palatable, an important consideration since chemotherapy can make a dog lose his appetite.
They frequently come across problems associated
with high fat levels like diabetes, so be sure that you monitor your Miniature Schnauzer's weight and keep it exercising on a daily basis: it's good for both you and your dog.
From the Yorkie side, dental issues caused by over-crowding can be a problem in tiny jaws and the Miniature Schnauzer brings issues associated with
high fat levels such as pancreatitis.
[19] While generally a healthy breed, Miniature Schnauzers may suffer health problems associated
with high fat levels.
Many of these foods contain
high fat levels.
Excess protein in some studies correlates with cancer rates, but most of the higher protein foods also contribute to
higher fat levels and this type of diet will often lead to more general body congestive and degenerative processes.
Weight loss / control dog foods can have low fat percentages and low calories but nearly all other foods will have moderate to
high fat levels.
Another potential cause is hyperlipidemia, or
high fat levels in the blood or hypercalcemia, high calcium levels in the blood.
Though, dogs that overeat cat food are expected to suffer digestive upsets (diarrhea and vomit) from
the higher fat levels contained in cat food.
Miniature Schnauzers are prone to having
high fat levels (hyperlipidemia) and some may need a special diet to help manage their fats.
Dog foods formulated for weight loss can have fat percentages near these minimums, with lower calories, but most other dog foods have moderate to
high fat levels.
Cat food contains
high fat levels that can be dangerous to your dog.
Obesity in pets has been associated with diabetes, pancreatitis, hyperlipidemia (
high fat levels in the blood), joint disease, skin disease and even a shorter lifespan.