Breed
Beagle
AKC Grouping
Hound GroupTemperament
- friendly
- curious
- merry
Demeanor
friendlyChoosing the Best Dog Food for an Overweight Beagle
Beagles have always been used as field dogs. Their hyperactivity and keen nose make them great scent tracking dogs. Running around the fields all day also comes with an insatiable appetite. Beagles will eat anything and everything they can sniff out. Because of the design of their digestive system, they will tend to overeat if given too much food. This could become a big problem, especially in inactive Beagles. If they lead a mostly indoors, sedentary, inactive lifestyle, it is highly important they are given the correct amount of dog food or else they could become overweight. Spot and Tango does a great job in taking into consideration the activity levels of your dog and provide the correct ratio of dog food. Furthermore, if your Beagle has a weight gain problem, Spot and Tango offers healthy, fresh dog food that may be able to help.
The History of Beagles and Obesity
Since Ancient Greece, Beagles have been used for hunting. From rabbits to foxes, Beagles are great at following the scent of the game animals and running through the fields and thickets to track down these animals. In the mid 19th century, they were perfect hunting companions for the all day hunts people would use as a social event for the upper class. Their tremendous endurance allowed them to keep up with the hunters from sunrise to sunset. These high levels of activity are still very much a part of a Beagle’s nature. Nowadays Beagles make a great house pet with their friendly manner and happy attitude. However If they are kept to a low activity lifestyle, they could become prone to excessive weight gain. It is important that they are fed the correct amount of dog food for the lifestyle they lead. Animal nutritionists at Spot and Tango will ask you a series of questions to gather information about the activity levels of your Beagle. They use this info to measure roughly how much dog food would fit the daily caloric levels needed of your dog. This helps to maintain your Beagle’s weight within a healthy level.
Get Your Beagle the Right Food
Energy
energetic
Grooming
brushing 2-3 times a week
Training
willing to follow
Shedding
seasonallyOverweight/Obese Beagles in Modern Times
Along with a great sense of smell, Beagles also have a great appetite. Beagles like to eat. Unlike other breeds, Beagles do not have a sensation of feeling full. They will eat anything you put down for them. Research has shown that Beagles do not begin digestion in the mouth, like other dog breeds or humans, but rather it begins in the stomach. This longer process slows down the registration of being full and the reaction to stop eating. This causes the Beagle to overeat and possibly become overweight.
The Best Dog Food for an Overweight Beagle
It is important that Beagles are given the correct amount of food for every meal. Spot and Tango’s dog food for overweight Beagles helps do just that. The veterinarians and animal nutritionist at Spot and Tango work together to formulate the correct balance of nutrients your Beagle needs; our customized plans help ensure your dog does not overeat and become overweight.
Get Your Beagle the Right FoodChoose Spot & Tango for Overweight Beagle Dog Food
Our recipes are designed by veterinarians and pet nutritionists to ensure that they are the best that they can be. We cook our recipes in small batches in our USDA and FDA inspected kitchen. These small batches ensure quality and freshness. When the food arrives on your doorstep, it has been cooked within a few days. To ensure that your Beagle gets the best food for his or her body type, we offer the option of creating a recommended plan. Just take our online quiz which will ask a variety of questions about your overweight Beagle’s weight, physical attributes, and various other factors. When fed in the proper amounts for your Beagle’s size, our dog food can help a Beagle lose weight. When your Beagle is finally at a healthy weight, the chance for weight-related disease decreases, which can, in turn, extend your dog’s life. For this reason, we believe that investing in Spot & Tango’s dog food for an overweight Beagle is one of the best decisions you can make for your dog.