Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Yorkshire Terrier | Male | neutered | 1 year and 4 months old
What are the most common conditions and/or diseases Yorkies and Scnauzers get?
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Published on November 24th, 2016
There are a number of things these breeds are prone to, and I will list a couple for each. Yorkies: -Legg-Perthes disease (a disease of the hip joint where there is inadequate blood supply) -Retinal dysplasia -Luxating patella -Collapsing trachea -Portosystemic shunt -Epilepsy Schnauzers: -Hip dysplasia -Elbow dysplasia -Osteochondritis -Cataracts -Retinal dysplasia -Hypothyroidism -Heart disease -Skin issues
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