Well, over the past year, my beagle has gotten really big. he's about 6 years old. what should i do? he runs around and stuff but he's just fat now

there is a new diet pill for dogs that you can get from the vet. you can also buy light dog food and feed him only as much as the package says to feed him and limit the snacks. i wish i could do this for my 31 pound cat, but i have 8 cats and i have to leave food out all the time, because cats eat when they are ready. the vet said it is like a 600 pound man, so i know it is tough on him. what i don't understand is how he got so big, because i don't see him eat any more than the other cats do.

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what i don't understand is how he got so big, because i don't see him eat any more than the other cats do.

Are you missing any cats?

nope-all 8 cats are accounted for. maybe i should count my dogs and make sure they are all still here. you're funny!!!!!

It may have more to do with what they are eating than how much. If the foods are full of garbage and fat, and he doesn't get sufficient exercise to burn off what he's eating, he will gain weight.
Your vet should tell you at your annual visit if your dog's way is something to be concerned about. Your vet will also be able to suggest diet and exercise changes -although I would hesitate to give an animal diet pills except for as a last resort.

Misty, I would suggest not leaving food out all the time. You can feed your cats twice a day and then take the food away after a period of time. Feed the heavier one separately, if you must. Then take the food away. They will get used to it quickly and eat when it is available.

It is very unfortunate that your cat is this heavy. I hope that you can make some adjustments that will help him lose some of that weight...

John, you should definitely ask your vet about your concerns. He could have a condition that needs treating.

John - walking!

Not cats of course, but dogs (cause cats HATE to be on a leash )

A 30-minute brisk walk will not only do the beagle some good, but will do YOU some good as well!

Yes. he runs around, but probably very short spurts playing...a nice long walk with constant movement would do wonders.

Beagles are very dense and heavy dogs generally...but they still need exercise to keep that mass at muscle instead of fat.

If you walk your dog daily for 30 minutes, it probably wouldn't matter how much he eats...cause he'd work it off.

we just recued a beagle from the shelter and he is kind chubby too. runs around with his nose stuck to the ground all the time loves to go on walks (er runs) uh maybe i should say he walks (er runs) us