What You Should Feed Your Corgi (Part 2): The Gatsby Chronicles

What You Should Feed Your Corgi (Part 2): The Gatsby Chronicles

If you’ve ever lived with a Corgi, you already know one thing:

they’re tiny food critics with big opinions.

Gatsby was no exception.

He didn’t just eat — he reviewed.

Spoiler Alert: It is not pizza.

Although Gatsby once devoured 1/3 of a pie!

So here’s the honest, real‑life guide to feeding your Corgi, based on what Gatsby loved, tolerated, and occasionally demanded with a side of ranch.

1. The Fruit Favorites

Blueberries

Tiny, sweet, antioxidant‑packed, and corgi‑approved.

Gatsby treated blueberries like currency.

Drop one on the floor? He’d teleport.

Strawberries

A summer classic.

Bonus points if you sliced them into little Corgi‑bite‑sized hearts.

He absolutely believed strawberries were a luxury item.

Watermelon

The ultimate summer VIP snack.

Cold, juicy, and inhaled at record‑breaking speed.

Gatsby treated watermelon like it was a five‑star resort experience and he was on an all‑inclusive vacation.

Bananas AND Greek Yogurt

Our breakfast ritual.

Half a banana and licking the Greek yogurt container every morning.Half a banana for me, half for Gatsby — because he fully believed in equal distribution of resources.

And the Greek yogurt? That was his daily protein boost that made him strut around like a tiny fitness influencer who had a brand deal with Oikos.

2. The Veggie Toothbrushes

Cucumbers

Crunchy, hydrating, and perfect for pretending you’re feeding your corgi a spa snack.  Add a dip of humus if your Corgi has a refined palette like Gatsby.

Carrots

Nature’s toothbrush.

Gatsby would gnaw on a carrot like he was filing taxes — focused, determined, slightly annoyed.

Celery

Great for teeth.

Great for crunch.

Great for… ignoring unless it had ranch.

Yes, ranch.

Because Gatsby was a man of refined taste and zero shame.

3. The Protein Powerhouses

Chicken

The holy grail.

The Beyoncé of dog foods.

The “I will suddenly behave perfectly if you have chicken” motivator.

Beef Jerky

A Corgi delicacy.

A treat so powerful it could reset his attitude, his mood, and his entire personality.

Every hike we went on, I was required to pay Gatsby’s beef jerky tax.

4. The Truth About Feeding Off Your Plate

Listen…

We all know what the vet says.

We also know what actually happens.

Gatsby ate off my plate because:

- he was family

- he had taste

- he had opinions

- he had the face of a Victorian child asking for porridge

And honestly?

I fed him with love.

I fed him with joy.

I fed him like he was my little sidekick at every meal.

That’s not “wrong.”

That’s a corgi household.

Just keep it balanced, keep it safe, and keep the ranch portion small enough that he doesn’t think he’s entitled to a full salad bar.

5. The Gatsby Rule

If he likes it, it’s a treat.

If he doesn’t like it, it’s poison.

If he likes it sometimes, it requires ranch.

Corgis are dramatic.

Gatsby was a king.

6. The Real Takeaway

Feeding your corgi isn’t just about nutrition — it’s about:

- bonding

- routine

- joy

- personality

- shared snacks

- shared moments

Gatsby didn’t just eat food.

He shared life with me.

And that’s the part that matters most.

P.S. Don’t forget the occasional pup cup!

Pro tip: Your favorite ice cream shop may have a hidden menu pup cup.

You’re welcome!