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Beagles love food. Put anything in front of them, and it will be in their stomach within a moment
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But it can be very concerning if your dog refuses to eat all of a sudden
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In this video, we will look into some possible reasons why your beagle won't eat
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The most common reason is dental problems. Dental issues are pretty common among all dogs
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Problems like tooth decay, loose tooth, and infection can cause pain while eating, and that's why they refuse to eat
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Owners often neglect the dental care of their beagles. A proper dental care routine includes brushing their teeth at least three times a week
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regular dental checkups every six months, and providing dental treats every now and then
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Another reason why your beagle is not eating could be an upset stomach
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Dogs often get themselves in trouble by eating things they're not supposed to, causing an upset stomach
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An upset stomach can make them uneasy and nauseous. Due to this, they may start avoiding food until they feel better
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To avoid this, restrict their access to the kitchen area as well as the trash can
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Also, do not feed them leftover scraps from your dining table, and make sure your pooch only eats healthy canine food
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Number 3. Bored with the food Beagles are not picky eaters, but feeding them the same food
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every day can get them bored. Beagles who used to jump for food can start avoiding it if they
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are bored. Instead, try to make their food interesting. Put some healthy add-ons like
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pieces of apples or bananas in their food. This will keep their meal exciting and make it more
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appealing Number four their age As beagles get older their sense of smell and taste weakens Due to this the food may not appear as appealing as before to them
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Apart from that, the exercise requirements of senior dogs are reduced too
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They start becoming more and more couch potatoes. They don't require as many nutrients as before
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So feeding them adult dog food with high nutrients can make them full easily
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Number 5. Picky Eater While most beagles love to eat, some equally adorable beagles are a little picky with their food
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They do not like eating dry and non-tasty dog food. They are very selective with the flavor
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they want. If that's the case, you will have to try food from different brands and see what works
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You can try giving them gravy or wet food, which is more appealing and tasty
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Overfeeding treats could also be a reason why your beagle may not eat their food
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While treats are necessary to train beagles, owners often overfeed treats to their dogs
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As you overfeed treats that are tastier than dog food, beagles start relying on them and refuse to
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eat their bland meal. A general rule of thumb is that treats should account for no more than 10
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of their total food intake. Number seven, a medical problem. In an unfortunate case
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loss of appetite can be a sign of some severe health conditions, including cancer, kidney failure
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and liver problems. Along with the loss of appetite, if you notice any other symptoms
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contact your vet immediately. I know it can be stressful to see your foodie beagle refuse their
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meal. The best thing to do in such a situation is to consult your veterinarian. If this video
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