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15 Things of Beagle Illness You Should Never Ignore

#7 Treat vomiting in the dog or visit the vet?

If the beagle only vomits and there are no other symptoms such as fever, foam secretion, or diarrhea, the beagle should not be fed for 24 hours. Although water can encourage nausea, it is important to ensure that you drink enough water.

If the dog is still vomiting after 24 hours, or if more and more clear and watery discharge is being vomited, the vet should be consulted.

Under no circumstances should medicines from human medicine be used. They can be life-threatening for dogs. Medicines from veterinary medicine with active ingredients such as chlorpromazine, droperidol, dramamine, or metoclopramide should be available in every dog medicine chest.

If there are side effects such as blood or foaming of the saliva, continuous gagging, and possible scratching of the neck, the veterinarian should be consulted immediately.

#8 Ear infections – typical for the Beagle

An ear infection is one of the typical diseases of the beagle. This is due to the beagle's floppy ears. Secretions can collect here and lead to inflammation.

The penetration of foreign bodies can also cause an ear infection. The penetration of blades of grass and long hair in the ear is often the cause of ear infections.

Food or drug intolerance as well as a wide variety of allergies can make themselves felt in the Beagle as an ear infection.

The ear infection manifests itself with violent and frequent shaking of the head, tilting of the head, scratching of the ear, sensitivity of the ear to pain, and mostly liquid-like brown or yellowish purulent discharge from the ear.

Also because of the floppy ears, parasites in the auditory canal also feel comfortable in the Beagle. Mites, for example, are only too happy to nest there. The symptoms are usually only associated with constant scratching.

However, scratching can further inflame the pinna or even cause bloody wounds. Swollen auricles and extreme redness through to allergic skin changes are signs of a mite infestation.

#9 Treatment of ear infections

The veterinarian should be consulted at the first sign of an ear infection. He can determine the cause and suggest the most effective treatment. Rinsing with an antiseptic solution usually has to be done, as well as removing secretions and lard.

Anti-inflammatory agents, antibiotics, or ointments with active ingredients against parasites, so-called insecticides, are injected into the ear canal depending on the cause and severity of the ear infection.

In the early stages of an ear infection, it can be treated quickly and easily. If the ear infection is already more advanced, sometimes only surgical cleaning and treatment of the affected ear help. Due to the high pain factor, the sick dog can hardly be helped in any other way.

The follow-up treatment can usually be carried out independently at home according to the instructions of the veterinarian.

Mary Allen

Written by Mary Allen

Hello, I'm Mary! I've cared for many pet species including dogs, cats, guinea pigs, fish, and bearded dragons. I also have ten pets of my own currently. I've written many topics in this space including how-tos, informational articles, care guides, breed guides, and more.

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