Miniature Schnauzers are commonly affected by idiopathic familial hyperlipidemia. This means that many members of the breed have high blood lipid levels (triglycerides and sometimes cholesterol) without a known underlying cause. This is also referred to as primary hyperlipidemia. We are investigating a mutation that may increase the risk for moderate to severe hyperlipidemia in Miniature Schnauzers. If you would like to find out more about this study or submit a DNA sample from a Schnauzer with idiopathic/primary hyperlipidemia, please contact Dr. Furrow at 612-625-7493 or [email protected].
