General Beagle Care
While your new Beagle pup is fairly self-maintained, there are
some tips for properly providing general Beagle care for your
new pet. Their short, compact coat is mostly waterproof and their
shedding habits are minimal, but some general Beagle care will
be needed to help maintain your dog’s health and happiness.
Your new Beagle pup should be brushed almost daily with a hounds
glove or stiff brush to remove any dead hair. They should also
be combed with a flea comb to remove any unseen dirt. During its
brushing the ears should also be wiped clean to prevent any infections
or hearing problems as part of your general Beagle care for your
pet.
A Beagle’s ears are floppy and tend to hold moisture inside the
ear canal, which can manifest into infection. Especially if the
animal is allowed to roam free in a fenced in yard and small insects
and bugs can also find a dark, warm home there. As part of your
regular general Beagle care program, keeping the ears clean and
the coat brushed can also reduce the possibility of the development
of an odor.
Diet Keeps Dog Fit And Trim
When you view your Beagle from above, it should have an hourglass
appearance with some definition to its waist. Due to their playfulness
and gentle personality, overfeeding is a common issue, resulting
in the animal becoming overweight. As part of general Beagle care
its diet should be restricted to a cup or two of dry, nutritional
dog food daily and never table scraps. Minding its weight can
help prevent such problems as hip dysplasia and heart trouble.
Eyelashes can often be a problem for Beagles and general Beagle
care should include keeping them trimmed. Since they grow long,
they have a chance to curl under and grow into the eye causing
irritation, known as distichiasis, possibly requiring surgery
to correct.
There is no real reason to take a Beagle to a salon for bathing
or grooming, but when occasionally bathing it at home, no tears
dog shampoo should be used and extra care should be taken to complete
dry inside their ears. Careless bathing can cause water to become
trapped inside the ears, leaving the potential for ear infections.
Another general Beagle care tip for preventative care is a diet
of lamb and rice dog food, which supplies nutritional needs to
keep their immune system healthy to fight infections.
You will also want to find a good veterinarian, who is familiar
with common problems of a Beagle, and understands the health concerns
facing the Beagle.
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