Beagle Food

The Beagle we knew then was a lean sniffing machine. But, the Beagle we know today is almost always suffering from obesity and its deadly consequences. Why? Because of an imbalanced high-calorie diet and a lack of physical and mental exercise. Beagle dog food must consist of high-quality ingredients that are low in calories, offer long-lasting satiety, and meet all nutritional needs.

Feeding them food that is high in carbohydrates, unhealthy fillers, and table scraps causes unnecessary weight gain and its subsequent problems. As much as we are tempted to feed those irresistible puppy eyes tasty treats, we must ensure that it doesn't exceed more than 10% of their daily dietary intake. It might also be beneficial to draw up a beagle food chart with your veterinarian.

Beagles need roughly 600 to 900 calories per day, depending on their age, activity, and possible health concerns. Beagle puppies need more calories because their bodies require more energy to grow, whilst senior Beagles require fewer calories owing to their sedentary lifestyle.

Protein

Protein is an important macronutrient required to build and repair tissues, enhance skin and coat health, maintain hormonal balance, and regenerate cells and enzymes. In order to determine the right type of protein for your Beagles’ body, it is best to draw up a diet chart with your veterinarian or a certified canine nutritionist. Young Beagles, i.e. those below the age of 1, require more protein than adults because their bodies are still growing. Here, the best Beagle puppy food is one that offers tailored, breed-specific nutrition for growing puppies. Likewise, Beagles that are over 7 years old need to switch onto a senior dog diet with more protein to replace lost muscle mass due to ageing, 

Carbohydrates

Carbohydrates are necessary sources of energy and brain activity for Beagles. However, the amount of carbohydrates your Beagle requires depends on his/her age, activity level, and possible allergens. An active Beagle, i.e. one who receives more than 4-5 hours of daily exercise, require more energy than dogs who receive anywhere between 2-3 hours of daily exercise. It is often believed that carbohydrates are the source of obesity in Beagles - whilst that is partially true, obesity from carbohydrates stems from overfeeding and underexercising. A Beagle that lives a sedentary lifestyle does not burn calories while sitting down after a walk, they only burn calories when they’re active through play, walks, swimming, and other forms of exercise. 

Fat

Fat in Beagle dog food is anywhere between 7-9%. Healthy fats are often in the form of oils - fish oil, cod liver oil, olive oil, coconut oil, sunflower oil, and more. Healthy fats help with cushioning organs, improving brain function, maintaining healthy skin and coat, decreasing allergies, and improving digestion. 

Vitamins & Minerals

Essential vitamins and minerals for your Labrador are found in vegetables, fruits, and seeds. Calcium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, magnesium, zinc, and iron are essential minerals found in nutritious Beagle dog food. Likewise, vitamins A, B, C, D, E, and K are essential vitamins. Vitamins and minerals are necessary for proper hormone function, strengthening of joints, maintaining skin health, and boosting the immune system.