Common Beagle Health Problems

Beagles are a popular breed of dog and beagles are just like any other dog in that they are prone to disease and injury. However there are some ailments that are exclusive to beagles and that can cause problems down the road for your beagle if you don’t watch for the warning signs. A beagle will get cuts and scratches when it is running around like any other dog but there are warning signs you should be looking for when in comes to beagle health problems.

Beagles love to eat and beagles hate to exercise. The beagle will run around a little here and there but the beagle is not a dog breed that will run for hours. Beagles are also famous for their desire to eat anything within their reach. This leads to one of the primary beagle health problems and that is obesity. You need to keep a close eye on your beagle’s diet or things can get out of control rather quickly.

Beagles suffer beagle health problems like problems with their eyes. An eye condition common among beagles is a condition called distichiasis, which is a condition where the eyelashes grow into the eye and cause irritation and potentially infection. This condition can be solved with surgery and if you notice a problem with your beagle’s eyes get them to a vet right away. While this problem can be solved with surgery it is important to identify the onset of the problem as soon as possible and seek proper medical assistance right away.

A beagle is also apt to contract some form of renal atrophy where parts of the eye begin to deteriorate over time. If you notice that your beagle’s eyes are especially dry, or the other end of the spectrum and you notice that they tear up excessively, then you need to get your beagle to the vet right away. Beagles are also victims to their own breeding as well as anything in the environment around them. The floppy ears on a beagle can cause beagle health problems as they do not allow the proper air flow to the ears causing build up. Moisture is also not allowed to escape and this can cause infection after a while. So keep an eye on your beagle’s ears and take a look under them once in a while.

For all of the things that can go wrong with beagles they also experience some things that are exclusive to beagles that are completely harmless. Beagles sometimes experience reverse sneezing, which sounds like they are gasping for air when they are not. It is not clear why this happens but it is completely harmless. For all of the other things that can harm your beagle just keep an eye on your beagle and be sure to treat any suspicious behavior or events as potentially dangerous and get your beagle to the vet immediately if you suspect any problems.

Michelle Adams is an animal lover who has four pets at home. Beagles have their own list of conditions and part of beagle care is making sure you discuss any symptoms with your vet. Discuss potential emergency care for your beagle procedures with your vet so you are prepared in case of an emergency.