How to Care for Your New Corgi Puppy

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Info and Advice from Hudson Valley Corgis

Your new puppy might be as young as 8 weeks of age, therefore, it will need special attention to stay healthy and thrive. The following is a list of information and recommended wellness care for your new pup, including tips and advice on heartworm prevention, flea and tick control, spay and neutering and nutrition.

  • Vaccinations: An 8-week-old puppy should have had its first set of shots. Typically, this is a “combination” that protects against canine distemper virus, canine hepatitis, parainfluenza, and canine parvovirus (commonly abbreviated DHPP). Depending on the level of risk, a Lyme disease vaccination might also be be recommended.
  • Heartworm Prevention: Before your pup is six months old, you will want to begin heartworm prevention. Plan to discuss this with your veterinarian.
  • Flea & Tick Control: There are excellent preventative medications available to control fleas and ticks. Your veterinarian can prescribe the safest and most effective products. Control measures required will vary depending on your location.
  • Spay/Neuter: Discuss with your veterinarian the best time to spay or neuter your puppy.
  • Nutrition: Generally, you will wean your puppy at 6 to 8 weeks of age. This is after the puppy has left its mother and is eating solid food. You will want to feed your 2-month-old puppy four meals each day consisting of high quality food that is formulated specifically for your puppy’s weight and age.

Consider your pup’s age, weight, and level of activity when deciding how much to feed. A puppy has energy requirements nearly double that of an adult dog. Weigh your puppy each week. As your pup matures, it will make gains in size and weight and will require a larger amount of food each day.

We hope you will enjoy this time with your pup. As it grows, its needs will change. Learn more about caring for your Corgi here.