Beagles are a breed of dog that was designed for hunting. As a result, we are faced with very active animals with a lot of energy that enjoy running long distances, something very common in hunting dogs. Obviously, to be able to enjoy so much energy, beagles need a lot of food and their instinct urges them to eat at all hours in order to store more and more energy.
We must take this into account when feeding a beagle. That our pet eats a lot does not have to be a problem if we do not make sure that later it will burn all those energies thanks to exercise. However, it must be taken into account that a large part of the owners of these dogs are families with children or the elderly who do not have much time to exercise their beagles.
As a result of an excess in feeding and a lack of exercise, beagles can begin to suffer from health problems. The most common are those related to obesity, but our dogs can also suffer from a lot of anxiety by not being able to use all their energies in a positive and beneficial way for them.
For this reason we must be especially careful when feeding a beagle. The best thing we can do for their health is to give them specific dog food. Of course our pets will try to ask us for food that we cook for us but it is better not to feed them in this way too often, although it is entirely positive to give them a little from time to time as a prize or reward, but it should never become the usual. If you want to know more about how to feed a beagle, then we offer you all the information you might need.
What do you need to feed a beagle?
- Specific food for beagle dogs
Instructions for feeding a beagle
- Feed your beagle three times a day. It is best to use breed-specific food. Alternate feed with wet food so that your pet has variety when it comes to eating.
- As for the amount, you should not exceed a cup or a cup and a half at each meal.
- When selecting the right feed for your beagle you must be quite careful. At present, the offer of this type of product has multiplied, so you will have a lot to choose from. Check all the ingredients carefully. The best thing for beagles is that their food has been made with chicken, lamb or salmon. It is also convenient that among its ingredients are fish oils, linoleic acid and various amino acids. Tocopherol is also very beneficial for them since it is a preservative that is very rich in vitamins.
- Another very healthy and beneficial alternative for your pet is that you yourself are in charge of cooking their food. If you are interested in this option, we present a very easy recipe: you will need a kilo of mixtures of various meats (lean meat, ham, liver, turkey meat,) and a cup of assorted vegetables. Put it all together in a pan and cook over low heat until everything is very tender. They will love this type of food. Also, if you do not have much free time, you can cook once a week and freeze it so that you will have food for your dog for the whole week.
- One of the questions that most often concern all people is whether or not they should give supplements to their pets. In reality, a well-fed and healthy beagle does not need any type of supplement in its diet. If your pet has a certain deficiency, your veterinarian should be the one to tell you and recommend the best type of supplements that you can administer to your dog.
Tips for feeding a beagle
- A common mistake is allowing some guests or relatives to be too permissive with our pets. Beagle dogs are very intelligent and will soon learn who the weak member to ask for food is. You must explain to all the people who are in contact with your beagle that their diet has a significant impact on their health and happiness and that it is very harmful for them to feed them with other types of food even if they ask for it themselves.
