The Corgi Diet Guide: What to Feed Your Pembroke

October 5, 2024

Pembroke Welsh Corgis are famously food-motivated, which makes training easy — but also means weight management is a constant consideration. A fit Corgi should have a visible waist when viewed from above.

Daily Calorie Needs

An adult Corgi (9–12 kg) typically needs 600–750 calories per day, split into two meals. Active dogs may need more.

• High-quality dry food with named meat as the first ingredient
• Supplemented with cooked or raw protein 2–3 times per week
• Fresh vegetables as treats: carrot, cucumber, broccoli florets

What to Avoid

• Overfeeding — Corgis will eat as much as you give them
• Table scraps high in fat (risk of pancreatitis)
• Grapes and raisins (toxic to all dogs)
• Xylitol (sweetener found in some peanut butters)

Healthy Treats

Keep treats to under 10% of daily calories. Good options: a piece of apple (seeds removed), a baby carrot, or a few blueberries.

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