New Corgi puppy: What health and care advice for first-time owners?

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Anybody have a corgi out there? I have a nine week old Pembroke corgi. Any advice or things I should look out for? First time raising a breed like this and a puppy this young. Pet's info: Dog | Pembroke Welsh Corgi | Female | spayed | 2 months and 8 days old | 25 lbs

Dr. Elizabeth · Accepted Answer

Congratulations on your new puppy Mia! Corgis are generally a healthy breed but they can have back issues, be prone to weight gain and have some dental issues. Important things are to feed a high-quality diet and make sure that she does not get heavy as this can strain her back. Get her used to brushing her teeth. You will need to use a dog toothpaste and brush four times or more a week. I recommend a diet such as Royal Canin or Purina pro plan. Lastly, puppies get more vaccines then adult dogs. Make sure to keep up with her vaccine schedule and avoid parks and other public areas until she is fully vaccinated. Due to the concern for back injuries with the breed, you may also try to train her to use stairs to get often on furniture. Puppies are much easier to train then adult dogs who get used to jumping up and down off of furniture. I hope this helps and please feel free to post any additional questions.

New Corgi puppy: What health and care advice for first-time owners?

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