[header] How to care for beagles [title] Take him for checkups. [step] To make sure your beagle stays healthy, make sure you take him to the vet regularly. At eight weeks, take your beagle to the vet to check his overall health as well as him early vaccinations. 
These include those for distemper, rabies, and lyme disease. [substeps] Talk to your vet about a regiment of preventative medication for heartworms as well.