Posted on 01/31/2018 10:44:36 PM PST by nickcarraway
Honey the beagle, who once weighed in at 68 pounds and was given up to be euthanized, could soon find a new forever home after rehab helped her lose nearly two-thirds of her body weight. See her amazing story below.
See video.
Amazing, but who allowed that dog to get that fat in the first place? That’s animal abuse.
“but who allowed that dog to get that fat in the first place? That’s animal abuse”
A little treat, chips, pizza, leftovers, meat scraps (i.e. fat), gravy... that’s how. Beagles are usually not picky eaters. I have found that picky eaters are easier to feed than voracious scarfers. Put out the correct measurement per day for picky eaters and they will graze all day. For the voracious dog, split the recommended daily measurement in half and feed them twice per day (12 hours apart). No feeding from thy table.
Treats? Be careful. My vet says “no” except dental treats or raw beef bones.
Poor dog... beagles are great hunters and like to roam and never be seen again. The only good beagles I have come across were strictly for hunting or farm dogs within a pack of curs. The “pack” helps keep them in line.
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