The morkie's diet is subject to various elements such as the quantity of the food, quality of ingredients and nutritional content. This breed, being small in size, needs a diet that helps it develop more quickly and provides it with the energy necessary for its rapid metabolism.
The morkie is quite a small and adorable dog, so many owners at mealtime will offer him a bit of his own or serve him food for humans, which may contain toxic or harmful food. Keep in mind that there is a limit to consenting to it since in the future he will refuse to receive food specially formulated for him, in addition to the fact that human food is not the healthiest for his body.
It should not become customary in any way, this would promote the gastric problems of the pet and the imbalance of its diet. They may suffer from a lack of the nutrients they need as their diet must be made up primarily of protein and some carbohydrates. The morkie can be very capricious if he is given a taste too many times for which it is necessary to have firmness and decision. Foods like sweets and some canned are not at all favorable.
If the dog is already used to eating these foods, he will be very selective with dog food, he will feel more preference for what he eats more often. This often causes their owners to opt for wet food, although it has many more calories than normal kibble and promotes the outflow of yellow deposits on the teeth which causes bad breath and long-term cavities, so it is not a completely healthy option.
To give them moist food, they must be alternated together with the dry croquettes, in this way tartar will be eliminated, mostly due to the action of the croquettes, there are varieties formulated against the yellowish plate, making it a very good option since It would also help maintain good body weight.
The kibbles should be an appropriate size for the morkie, it will be very difficult for them to chew and swallow large pieces of food, their digestion can also be affected if they cannot digest the large pieces. A vet can know what type of food is best for him.
You can opt for good quality food, the dog being small does not need a lot, so the costs will be balanced between quality and quantity.
With a good diet you will be protected against diseases that attack unexpectedly since the dog's immune system will be strengthened and ready for any setback.
Always keep food in a place where there are no chemicals nearby. The morkie's diet should be in proportion to his weight and amount of physical activity so that he distributes them according to his body needs.
If you are given too much food without having the daily exercise necessary to burn calories, you will gain weight until you develop obesity, you must pay attention at mealtime so that these inconveniences do not occur.
In another case, if the dog has too much physical activity and is not supplemented with the necessary nutrients, it will have nutritional deficiencies that in serious cases will lead to very low weight.
The morkie being a small dog tends to eat very quickly, this makes it take longer to assimilate the amount of food he ate. Your metabolism also works fast, making it more difficult for you to maintain stable body temperature.
An adult morkie needs on average a daily ration of 60 to 70 grams of excellent quality food divided into two servings. The parts must be equitable and with the same time interval. It is best to create a stable routine, having one serving in the morning while the other serving at night. Keep in mind that the daily grams can vary according to the physical activity of the dog, it is best to consult a veterinarian.
How to feed a Morkie Puppy
Puppies of two months or less should eat kibbles moistened with water, this is done so that they do not have to chew since their teeth are not yet developed for this. 5 daily doses distributed in small amounts is the best for assimilating food.Puppies from 4 to 6 months should already eat dry food, the daily amount should be distributed in 3 daily servings.
From 6 months on, your food can be distributed in two daily rations.
It is important to increase the daily doses of food until the 5th month, keeping an eye on your nutritional needs, then decrease them from the 6th month to avoid being overweight since at this stage of your development you will not need as much food.
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