For example, beagles may suffer from glaucoma and cherry eye in which the gland under the third eyelid protrudes slightly , but these are not affected by your food choices. However, beagles do suffer from a few joint and bone diseases that may be affected by their diet — particularly as it relates to their body weight. Hip dysplasia , intervertebral disc disease a condition in which part of the discs between the vertebrae press against the spinal column and patellar luxation the improper alignment of the leg joint.
Beagles who are overweight are probably more likely to suffer from these conditions, as well as arthritis and other joint problems. Accordingly, it is very important to avoid over-feeding your beagle to ensure she stays fit and trim. If you do have a hound on the hefty side, consider switching to a dog food designed for weight loss. Because most health issues that afflict beagles are hereditary and unrelated to their diet, beagles do not have many specific dietary requirements.
In most cases, you simply need to select a healthy food that your beagle finds palatable and you find affordable. Most dogs require about 30 Calories per pound of body weight, per day to maintain their weight, although small dogs who radiate heat much more quickly than large dogs do , may need closer to 40 Calories per pound.
Accordingly, a pound beagle would need about to Calories per day. However, it may be wise to select a weight-control formula if your beagle is already bulging a bit too much. The following six dog foods should suit your beagle well.
The first three options are standard recipes, while the final three are weight-control formulas , which may be good options for owners of beagles with weight issues. This is a sponsored placement , in which an advertiser pays a fee to be featured in this article.
Learn more. Features buffalo, lamb, and chicken protein as the first three ingredients, with no soy or grains. Also includes three probiotic strains for better digestion. Taste of the wild is full of great ingredients, including several different whole proteins, several different fruits and vegetables and three probiotic strains. Most owners report that their dog simply loves the meaty taste as well.
Very few owners have reported problems with Taste of the Wild, and most of these problems that have been reported relate to problems with the packaging or shipping, rather than the actual food. Buffalo, lamb meal, chicken meal, sweet potatoes, peas Loaded with 16 animal-based ingredients and a variety of nutritious fruits and veggies, this recipe packs serious protein while offering a savory, delicious flavor.
About : Orijen makes a number of very nutritious, biologically appropriate recipes based on regionally sourced ingredients. Regional Red is one of the best rated, and it is easy to see why once you start perusing the ingredient list. The first non-meat ingredient is 17 ingredients down the list! This is virtually unheard of for most dog foods. No other widely available food has as many different proteins at the top of the ingredient list — the first 16 items are animal-based ingredients.
But it also includes a variety of nutritious fruits and vegetables, as well as three different probiotic strains. Regional Red is a great food that most dogs and owners love, but it is very pricey. Deboned beef, deboned wild boar, deboned goat, deboned lamb, llamb liver About : Blue Buffalo Wilderness Rocky Mountain Recipe is available in a small breed formulation, which will suit your little beagle very well.
One of the best brands around, Blue Buffalo makes high-quality foods with plenty of nutrition packed into each bite. However, premium products usually come at premium prices, and some owners may consider this food a bit on the expensive side. Features lean chicken, along with healthy grains and a plethora of fruits and vegetables to help your beagle slim down.
About : Blue Buffalo Healthy Weight is a good option for owners of overweight beagles. Like all other Blue Buffalo products, their Healthy Weight recipe is designed to provide your dog with a nutritious food that tastes great. Most of the protein in the food comes from deboned chicken, and a plethora of fruits and vegetables are included to provide a balanced diet. It is also supplemented with ingredients that supply omega fatty acids and three different probiotics.
It will cover all of the nutritional need your dog will have. However, with this good of a food, it does come at a cost.
Blue Buffalo is a great brand of dog food as well. It has high-quality ingredients, is high in protein, and is completely grain free. It has all the nutrition your dog will need from high-quality proteins in larger amounts, all of the necessary fruits and vegetables for antioxidants, and probiotic strains.
This brand is very well-known and easily accessible from a variety of methods of purchase and retrieval. It is also a brand that is completely manufactured in the US. It is on the expensive side, but you pay for the high quality, all-natural ingredients that are in the dog food.
Taste of the Wild is another great dog food brand. This brand uses natural, roasted meats along with sweet potatoes, potatoes, and peas as its main ingredients. My dogs used to eat this food and they absolutely loved it! It was super healthy for them and tasted great. It is also a reasonably priced food as well! The food brand also only manufactures at 3 facilities in the US and nowhere else.
It is oriented to fit best for those of your Beagles that are a little on the chunkier side. This food blend is protein packed as well with a great chicken flavor.
It is a recipe full of all of the nutrients your dog will need, especially to work on getting rid of some of the unhealthy extra weight. Along with this, it has a great taste that your dog will love. Like I mentioned earlier with the other blend of Blue Buffalo Brand, this product is completely made in the USA and is priced well for great quality food. This great brand of dog food is specifically made to help those chunkier dogs to lose a bit of weight and get back in shape. It is packed with lamb as the primary protein source in the food blend.
This blend also uses whole brown rice and whole grain oatmeal, both easily digestible types, to provide the carbohydrates that are needed. Join our online charity auction to raise funds for BW, simply click here to join!
Last Name. Address 2. Beagles are not normally difficult dogs to feed, as they will eat just about anything.
A fully grown, adult beagle will be happiest if his daily ration of food is split into two meals — one in the morning and one in the evening. Many will be driven to thieving and scavenging although some will do this no matter how much you feed them.
Owners must use their own good judgement to decide if their beagle is getting too much to eat. Obesity in dogs can cause the same serious health problems as it does with humans. Experience has shown that some beagles react badly both mentally and physically when they are fed complete food which is high in additives and colouring and owners may feel it is better to avoid such foods.
Sensible leftovers can be fed as part of the daily ration, they help to make dinner time even more interesting. Hot and spicy foods are best avoided. Remember, some foods can have a very bad effect upon dogs, leading to illness and occasionally death. Depending on the breeder some Beagles are naturally smaller than others, and ideal weights vary accordingly. As well as a balanced healthy diet, your Beagle should have plenty of exercise.
We wrote an article discussing how much exercise your Beagle needs, you can read it here. There are different ways to slow down how quickly your Beagle eats. Rather than a regular round bowl, you could use a dish like the one below. He has to dig food from around raised sections of the bowl, which slows down how quickly they can slurp up their food. Another way is to feed them by hand.
By feeding by hand, you control the rate of the food and how quickly they get to eat their meal. You could also use mealtime as a chance for obedience training or any other training. Break the food down into smaller parcels, this turns a second fast feast into a few minutes worth of valuable training for your Beagle. Beagles are opportunists. If there is food around, and they can get to it, they will eat it.
Some will be worse than others. Beagle proof your home and be vigilant when in public spaces if your dog is off the leash. No doubt they will occasionally get through your defenses, but you will look back and have a little laugh about it, just like we did with Bracken and the bag of kibble.
For over 12 years, we have had the pleasure of experiencing life with many loving Beagles, sharing our joy through the ups and being steadfastly by our side through the tough times. We have learnt a lot in those years, about ourselves and our Beagles. We love to write about our Beagle experiences so that others may find some use in our learnings and experiences. Read more on our about us page. This site does not constitute pet medical advice; please consult a licensed veterinarian in your area for pet medical advice.
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