Products we love and recommend!
Below you will find our recommended products for Corgis. Over the years we have tried a number of different products. These are items that we use here at witch creek corgis with our own Corgis or products that have been recommended to us by past buyers. Preparing for your puppy ahead of time will help the transition go as smoothly as possible. These is a lot to do before getting a puppy and making sure that you have necessary supplies on hand will make the process go smoother. To help you with this process, we have made a list of almost everything that you might need below.
FOOD & SUPPLEMENTS
Diamond Naturals
Our puppies are fed Diamond Naturals All Life Stages Chicken & Rice Formula. This food is for all life stages so you don't have to switch from a puppy food to an adult food.
The dog food comes in several flavors. We are believers in rotating food flavors in our puppies. This gives them variety and some research shows that rotating protein sources may reduce the risk of allergies and food intolerances that might become a problem in adulthood. We simply suggest rotating flavors (protein sources) through puppy hood.
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If you are adamant about changing brands, we recommend that you wait until they have had time to adjust to their new home then gradually make the change.
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Another corgi food we would recommend is Purina Pro Plan 30/20 Sport Performance All Life Stages Chicken & Rice Formula.
Our puppies are given half of a NuVet Plus vitamin each day while under our care. Research shows that these vitamins may strengthen a puppy’s immune system which will be important during the most stressful time of their lives, when going to their new home. I find that my dogs and puppies actually like the taste of these vitamins too. This company has been around since 1997 and offers a money back guarantee so check them out through the link below, use my code 208064 to place your order.
Purina Pro Plan FortiFlora Probiotics
I also recommend having the probiotic Fortiflora on hand in case your puppy has diarrhea or goes off food. The transition of going to a new home is very stressful on puppies. We recommend all of our new puppy parents to use these for the first 30 days after bringing home their Corgi and even beyond! These are especially great during periods of stress such as moving to a new home or for any tummy troubles. These are by far the best probiotics on the market
Zesty Paws Salmon Oil
Double coated breeds like Corgis shed. Feeding a high-quality food and supplementing with fish oil can help. It makes their coats very shiny and I even notice less shedding! It is also great for their joints and overall health. Start with a very small amount and work your way up to the full dose for their weight to prevent any gastric upset. Make sure this is kept in the refrigerator after opening so it does not go rancid. I start adding fish oil once our pups are around 6 months old.
Bernie's Perfect Poop
Health starts in the gut! This helps revitalize your Corgi's digestive tract to relieve digestive issues including diarrhea, constipation, upset stomach, stalled digestion, bloating and food intolerance; Reduces gas, stool odor, bad breath and the biggie with puppies - it firms up poop. After lots of trial and error with trying multiple products, we now use this for all of our Corgis along with our puppies when they first start eating. This works better than canned pumpkin. Try it for yourself!
Treats & Chews
Crate Training:
We HIGHLY recommend crate training your Corgi puppy. It helps potty training to go faster as it reinforces all the groundwork that we have laid here and, gives them their own private space to sleep or have quiet time. It is also for their own safety while you are gone away at work, or even a trip to the store to be placed in a crate. Puppies will chew up shoes, carpet, rugs, furniture, wood trim, electrical cords and anything else that is left on the ground. Puppies are a lot like toddlers due to the fact that they explore the world around them with their mouths.
Wire Crate
This is a popular option if you feel a wire crate is a better fit for you. They are also more portable than your standard crate. I recommend covering these with a blanket at night to help your new puppy sleep. Using background noise like music or the TV also helps during those first few weeks. We recommend the 36" crate for any of our corgis.
Purina Pro Plan FortiFlora Probiotics
I also recommend having the probiotic Fortiflora on hand in case your puppy has diarrhea or goes off food. The transition of going to a new home is very stressful on puppies. We recommend all of our new puppy parents to use these for the first 30 days after bringing home their Corgi and even beyond! These are especially great during periods of stress such as moving to a new home or for any tummy troubles. These are by far the best probiotics on the market
GATE
​These gates are essential for a young puppy's safety and for choosing which rooms to either keep your puppy in, or out of! I have purchased and used so many of these over the years. If you prefer not to use a crate, these are another option to keep your puppy on a laminate or other easily cleaned hard surface flooring during potty training.
Potty Training Essentials
Potty Pads
​These are great to use underneath the grass potty area. I don't recommend using puppy pads on their own for multiple reasons. I believe it leads to more accidents in the house and puppies love to rip and shred them. Taking them out to the grass outside as soon as they wake up, and usually every few hours is always going to be your best bet.
Collars, Leashes, ID Tags & Harnesses
Food & Water Bowls
Toys!!!
Grooming:
Double Sided Shedding & Dematting Undercoat Rake
This is a must have item for a Corgi! I am beginning to like this brush more than the Sleek Ez. You will not believe the fur you will remove with your weekly (or daily) brushing. Especially if you get a long haired or fluffy Corgi from us. This rake is perfect for de-matting that long gorgeous fur. This is the #1 rated rake on Amazon for dogs and cats!
Self-Cleaning Slicker Brush
​This brush is fantastic for long haired fluffy Corgis. Their fur will look silky and floofy, just like they've been to the groomer! Plus, it is self-cleaning. If your Corgi is more sensitive to grooming, this is the brush I recommend as it is gentler than the rake above.
Rechargeable Dog Nail Dremel
​These tools are a game changer if your Corgi does not like their nails trimmed. Or if you are concerned with cutting their nails too short. Buying this will save you money in the long run versus having the vet or groomer trim their nails and if that ever becomes a necessity, give this a try!
Flea, Tick & Worming:
Fenbendazole
We use this on our adults and on our puppies at 6 and 8 weeks old. It not only gets the worms, but it also helps kill Giardia. We use the brand name product, which is called Panacur, which is purchased through your vet or on amazon & chewy.
Miscellaneous Items:
Start the Adoption Process Today!
If you are interested in adding a Witch Creek Corgis to your family, we ask that you contact us to start the application process. We would love for you to experience the joy a Corgi can bring to your family.