Beagles are one of the most amazing small breed dogs in the world. Their ‘have a care’ attitude, and super high energy makes them one of the most popular small breed dogs in the country today. But these sweet little dogs are not without their problems. Due to the carelessness with which these dogs have been interbred, they often come standard with Beagle allergies, extreme skin conditions, and other genetic health problems that can tax even the most loving owner’s patience.
With so many health issues to worry about when it comes to a beagle, you would think that more people would have a care when it came to choosing the right vet for their dog; but all too often, people will simply choose the vet that’s closest to their home. This can be a dire mistake. Beagles require a whole-health approach in order to live long and healthy lives. This means that it takes care and patience to choose the vet that’s will deal with your beagles allergies the right way.
Beagle allergies to mites and fleas typically cause severe skin irritations, including areas of the skin that will dry out, crack, and weep. The most common treatment by vets is to simply treat the skin conditions with ointments, and other medication; and then to dip your dog in a medicated treatment on a regular basis. Unfortunately, this can have a devastating effect on your dog, as a beagle’s immune systems can become weakened by these treatments.
If you instead feed your dog an organic diet comprised (preferably) of homemade dog food, and increase his or her circulation with plenty of exercise, you can help to avoid the common symptoms associated with beagle allergies. Organic dog food is quite easy to make at home.
Simply add together well cooked, ground beef or chicken, thoroughly cooked brown rice, egg powder and a bit of extra virgin olive oil, and some finely chopped carrots to promote good eyesight. Store it in an airtight container in your refrigerator, and you’ve got a dog food that will help to treat your beagle’s allergies from the inside out.
When choosing a vet for your beagle, be sure that you ask whether or not the vet approves of a holistic approach to medicine. Beagles are highly sensitive to drugs and external medications that most vets use to treat beagle allergies and so may spend more time trying to fight the effects of those drugs than the conditions they are supposed to be treating.
Don’t hesitate to ask plenty of questions, and never feel guilty for walking out if you don’t feel that a particular vet has your dog’s best interests in mind. You wouldn’t take chances with your children’s health, and you should do no less for your beagle.
We know how important your beagle is to you, and how important it is to treat your beagle’s allergies. That is why we so stress the importance of treating your whole dog, and not just the symptoms. If you follow the simple steps laid out in this article, you will be doing your part to help ensure that your beagle lives a long, and allergy free, life with you and your family.
