Although other breeds may be involved, this condition is typically seen in Miniature Schnauzers, suggesting a genetic predisposition.
What are the symptoms?
Generally the area along the spine is the most affected. Raised, black, crusty bumps will develop all along the back area. These may reach the size of up to one inch in diameter. Patchy hair [...]

Warts, also called ‘cutaneous papillomas’, occur most commonly in young dogs. Many are thought to result from an infection with a certain virus called pavavirus (not parvovirus). They usually occur on the dog’s face including the lips, tongue, inside of the mouth, and eyelids. The warts are generally light colored and have a cauliflower-like appearance.
Warts [...]

What is plague and how is it transmitted?
Plague is a bacterial infection caused by Yersinia pestis which is transmitted by the rodent flea. Although the rodent flea, Xenopsylla cheopis, transmits the disease, the flea is found not only on rats, prairie dogs, rock squirrels, and other rodents, but on dogs, cats, and rabbits as well. [...]

Tularemia is a relatively rare bacterial disease of birds, animals, and people and is found throughout the Northern Hemisphere. It is also called ‘rabbit fever.’
What causes tularemia?
Tularemia is caused by Francisella tularensis. There are two strains of this bacteria. Type A generally causes a more severe disease in people. Type B has a more complex [...]

Tularemia is a relatively rare bacterial disease of birds, animals, and people and is found throughout the Northern Hemisphere. It is also called ‘rabbit fever.’
What causes tularemia?
Tularemia is caused by Francisella tularensis. There are two strains of this bacteria. Type A generally causes a more severe disease in people. Type B has a more complex [...]

Enteritis is the term used to describe an inflammation or infection of the small intestine. In the dog, many bacteria and viruses have been implicated as a cause of enteritis. Among them are parvovirus, coronavirus, rotavirus, salmonellosis, distemper virus and many others. Most of these organisms affect other areas of the body as well, however, [...]

Canine hepatitis is a disease of the liver and other body organs caused by canine adenovirus type 1 (CAV-1). The virus is found worldwide and is spread by body fluids including nasal discharge and urine. Recovered patients can shed the virus for up to nine months in the urine. The primary mode of transmission is [...]

Haemobartonellosis is a tick transmitted (and sometimes flea transmitted) disease that affects both dogs and cats. Haemobartonellosis targets the red blood cells which are responsible for carrying oxygen. In cats, it is called feline infectious anemia.
What causes haemobartonellosis?
Haemobartonellosis is caused by Haemobartonella canis and H. felis. H. canis and H. felis are not typical bacteria. [...]