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The first concern anyone has when they take on a new pet is how to properly care for that new pet and owning a beagle is no exception. The biggest concern for any beagle owner should be beagle health and there are many simple ways to maintain your beagle’s health that can allow you to make sure that your beagle is always safe from harm. When it comes to your pet’s health never guess or think you know something. If a persistent problem arises then contact your vet right away.

Beagles love to eat just like any other living creature and the idea that there is such a thing as human food separate from any other creature’s food is wrong. A healthy diet for your dog should consist of properly cooked meats, raw vegetables, and raw fruits as well. All creatures eat food and you should help keep your dog healthy by feeding your beagle the foods that are best for it.

Beagles love to get dirty no matter what their environment is and it is up to you to make sure that their love for dirt is not their eventual undoing. You should plan on bathing your beagle at least once a month.

And to maintain proper beagle health you should bathe your pet more than once a month if they play outdoors or come into contact with especially dirty situations that may not be the cleanest. Beagles have thick coats and those thick coats can pick up a lot so bathe your dog regularly to cut down on harmful dirt in their coat.

Your beagle also needs regular grooming as well and some of this you can do on your own and some of it you may want to leave to the professionals. Brush your beagle’s thick coat regularly and make sure there are no tangles or debris caught in it. Your beagle’s nails also need regular clipping and while you are invited to try this yourself this is something you may want to send out for.

Your beagle health concerns and tasks don’t end at the coat and grooming as there are many other areas that you need to keep your eye on. Your beagle’s ears are cute and floppy but they can also block the flow of air in and out of the ears and this can cause problems. Once a month take a look under the ears and make sure all is well. You can try to clean them with a cotton swab but you could damage the inner ear if you do it wrong. The best thing to do is look for any build up inside the ear. If there is build up then get your dog to the vet.

One more major area of health concern for a beagle is their teeth. When they are very young start rubbing your finger gently over their teeth to get them used to you cleaning them. After a while, and if they seem to react positively to that, then add a wet gauze wrap to your finger with a little baking soda to see how they like that.

If they are okay with this then you can probably move on to a dog toothbrush. Always keep an eye on your beagle and make sure you make their health your primary concern for your pet’s sake and your family as well.

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