Pancreatitis & the Miniature Schnauzer
Pancreatitis is a condition where the pancreas become inflamed and do not produce the proper enzymes for digesting food.
Miniature schnauzers are prone to this disease due to the high levels of lipoproteins in their blood streams. It is therefore imperative that you, the Miniature Schnauzer owner, make sure your dog does not eat a high fat diet or become obese.
Be on the look out for these warning signs:
Pain Vomiting Restless Reluctant to move Weak Irritable Diarrhea Loss of Appetite
Most cases will require the hospitalization of your Miniature Schnauzer for several days to a week. And your vet will probably place your Miniature Schnauzer on a strict diet plan that restricts fat consumption completely.
dog health tip: It only takes one high fat meal to cause the onset of pancreatitis. Many veterinarians have reported sharp increases in pancreatitis during the holidays! No fattening table scraps for your Miniature Schnauzer!

With this in mind, you might want to also ask your vet about supplementing your Miniature Schnauzer's diet with Enzymes & Probiotics. High-performance Total-Zymes® , will help insure complete digestion and assimilation of all your Miniature Schnauzer's dog food at a cellular level.PLUS, used in conjunction with Total-Biotics® , which helps boost the immune system, aids in digestion, and removes toxins - you know you're helping your Miniature Schnauzer be as healthy as possible.
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You might want to check out: "PetAlive LiverAid". This products is used to promote pet liver, gallbladder and pancreatic health. Improves liver, pancreas and gallbladder health Facilitates systemic detoxification and blood purification Maintains healthy production of insulin and bile Maintains blood sugar levels within the normal range Promotes healthy digestive and metabolic functioning Encourages vitality and healthy energy levels

Consult with Your Vet About Supplements  
Bio case V Homeopathic is an excellent pet medication that acts as a digestive aid in replacement therapy. It is especially useful in conditions where digestion of protein, carbohydrate and fat is inadequate due to exocrine pancreatic insufficiency. Pancrezyme by Virbac is a pancreatic enzyme concentrate that is used to help dogs with Pancreatitis
Pancreatic Amylase, Lipase and Protease Supplement.Medication used to aide in digestion when given with meals. 
For use in animals with deficient pancreatic secretions. As a digestive aid in enzyme replacement therapy where digestion of carbohydrates, protein and fat is inadequate.
For use as a digestive aid in replacement therapy where digestion of protein, carbohydrates and fat is inadequate due to exocrine pancreatic insufficiency.
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