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Complete Beagle Feeding Guide (Puppies to adult beagles) | What To Feed | How Much to Feed
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Mar 28, 2023
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Beagles are an active breed, and they require a high amount of calories
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However, beagles are prone to obesity, making it necessary to keep them on a well-balanced diet
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Your beagle's diet can have a massive effect on his present as well as future health
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What to feed, how much to feed, how often to feed—everything matters
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In this video, we will cover everything you need to know about feeding your beagle
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Choosing the right food for your beagle To live a long and healthy life, a beagle requires a wide range of nutrients
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like protein, carbohydrates, healthy fats, vitamins, and minerals. Whether you feed your beagle manufactured food or home-cooked food
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you need to make sure that your pooch is getting all the essential nutrients
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There are various aspects you need to consider before selecting your beagle's food
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The first thing you need to do is decide whether you will be feeding manufactured food or home-cooked food to your beagle
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If you have some extra time, then home cooking is an excellent option for your dog
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Cooking your beagle's meal at home is quite easy, as most of the essential nutrients might already be in your kitchen
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However, there are some specific vitamins and minerals which a dog requires daily
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So, it is recommended to feed manufactured food at least once a day
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Here is a home cooked diet chart that my veterinarian suggested. However, every dog has a different nutritional requirement, so consult your vet and ask her
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to prepare one for your beagle. But, if you do not have enough time to prepare food for your dog every day, then you can
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go with manufactured food. There are quite a few brands that provide a fantastic quality of dog food whereas there are a few that are just the worst This makes it essential to do thorough research before selecting a commercial food for your beagle
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A few things to look for while selecting a manufactured dog food are
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Real meat. Meat provides protein, which is essential for the healthy growth of a beagle
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Make sure it has meat listed as one of its key ingredients. No Fillers
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Quite a few popular dog brands use fillers to maximize their profits
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Look for a label of No Added Fillers to ensure that your pooch is not consuming any additives that can affect health
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Healthy Fats Dogs require a proper amount of healthy fats in their diet
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It is a significant source of energy. Types of Manufactured Food Now that you know what to look for in dog food, let's discuss what kind of dog food you should choose
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Yes, there are types. Wet food A considerable portion of wet food contains water, making it an excellent choice for beagles who refuse to drink water
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Wet food is gravy and has a bit more flavor than dry food, a good option for puppies
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Dry food This is the most popular and economical option for dog food
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Dry food is easy to store and feed. It also helps maintain your beagle's dental health
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They have no water portion in it, and good quality dry food is densely concentrated with nutrients
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making it an ideal choice for an active breed, like a beagle
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If you ask my opinion, beagles love to eat, and usually they don't have any such preference regarding their food
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So, the better option would be to feed dry food. Good quality dry food will provide all the necessary nutrients that a beagle needs Food brand recommendation for a beagle Being a beagle parent I had spent a lot of time researching to find the best dog foods
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None of the brands have paid me, and these are my honest recommendations
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But if you purchase any of these from the link in the description, I may receive a commission at no additional cost to you
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Number one on our list is origin. This is my top recommendation
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I have been feeding Origen to Groot ever since he was a puppy
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They use nutrient-rich ingredients and don't add any kind of fillers. Origen has food for puppies, adults, and senior dogs
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Number 2. Purina Dog Food Another premium brand with lots of recipes
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If you are looking for a slightly cheaper but healthier option, then go with Purina Dog Food
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Number 3. Iams Proactive Health Dog Food One more premium brand with nutritional-rich ingredients
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How much to feed your beagle depends on quite a few factors
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like your beagle's age, his activity level, his metabolism. Every beagle has different requirements
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If you choose to feed manufactured food, the packages have their feeding guidelines printed on the back
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which looks something like this. However, they are just general guidelines. So, if you notice that your pooch is losing weight, then increase the quantity
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If you are home feeding your pooch, then you will have to do trial and errors with the quantity
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If your pooch starts gaining weight, then lower the amount. And if he starts losing it, then increase the amount or add more nutrient-rich food
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to his diet. How often to feed your beagle in a day Below two months old beagle puppies should be free He should have access to food throughout the day Two to five beagle puppies should be fed four times a day plus snacks for the training
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If you have an active puppy, then prefer giving him five smaller meals at regular intervals
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Five-months to one-year-old beagle puppies should be fed three times a day
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After one year, you can feed two meals a day plus some low-calorie snacks and treats for training
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Switching the food A sudden change to a different food brand or even homemade food can cause an upset stomach to your beagle
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Initially, mix a small amount of the new food with the old food
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Slowly and gradually increase the amount of new food on the old food
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The transition from old food to the new food should be done gradually, over 2-3 weeks
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Until the beagle is 2 months old, you should stick to the same food that his breeder uses to feed him
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and after 2 months, switch the food to a more healthy and high-quality food
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At this age, the transition should be done over 4-5 weeks. Beagle puppies become adults at the age of 1 year
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If you are feeding manufactured food to your beagle, then you can switch from puppy food to adult food gradually when he is 11 months old
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After your beagle is 7 years old, you should switch to senior dog food
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During pregnancy, you will have to switch to more energy-dense food. Whatsoever, please consult your vet first before introducing new food in your beagle's diet
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I have written a detailed guide on beagle feeding on my blog, beaglecare.com
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You can check it out if you still have any doubts. And don't forget to like this video and subscribe to our channel
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