Mary Allen
#16 The Affenpinscher is not fussy about food. But the dog’s diet must be high quality and balanced.
The diet contains proteins, carbohydrates, and fats. The number of components is chosen specifically for small dogs.
Necessary foods: cereals, vegetables, fruits, lean meat, eggs, by-products.
Forbidden foods: potatoes, bones, fatty meat, legumes, smoked meats, sweets.
If choosing the artificial feeding method, buy premium dry food from reliable sellers to avoid fakes.
It's important to watch your pet's food allowance. In no case should be allowed to overeat. Affenpinschers are prone to overeating, and such gluttony leads to obesity and related diseases.
#17 The average life expectancy of an Affenpinscher is 12-14 years.
Although it should be noted that there are not many long-livers among the representatives of this breed. Natural health of the Affenpinscher is not bad, but its condition largely depends on the owner.
It is important to carry out routine vaccinations, deworming, treatment against skin parasites. Many diseases can be avoided or treated if you visit the veterinary clinic with your pet once or twice a year for tests and preventive examinations.
#18 Affenpinscher dogs most often have the following health problems:
Cataracts - can lead to loss of vision.
Hernias.
Diseases of the cardiovascular system.
Hypothyroidism - problems of the thyroid gland.
Dysplasia - accompanied by severe pain. Without treatment leads to immobility.
Willebrand-Diane disease - blood disorder, inherited. Accompanied by spontaneous bleeding.
Oligodontia - incomplete dentition.
Capsular slippage syndrome.
Sebaceous gland cysts - caused by oncogenic viruses. Viruses are transmitted by contact of healthy animals with sick animals and by insect bites.