OK there ARE some people foods that your Morkie can eat from time to time. But it’s not a good idea to feed him people food all the time, even though he’ll probably like it better. Why?
First, Morkies have sensitive stomachs. Constantly changing their food mix can cause diarrhea and vomiting.
Second, Morkies need a certain amount of protein and good fats. If you fill him up on Ritz crackers that won’t happen.
Third, our table scraps can be quite fatty. Think of the fat you leave on your plate from a pork chop or steak. That fat can easily lead to a condition called pancreatitis.
Pancreatitis is a serious condition
A big dog might be able to tolerate a fatty diet, but for a small dog like a Morkie it can be deadly. Literally. Pancreatitis is a painful, debilitating disease.
High fat may not trigger pancreatitis but the other downside is it can make your Morkie obese. Again this leads to many health problems and puts terrible pressure on your dog’s heart, internal organs, and joints.
And some of our foods and out and out poisonous!
- Alcoholic beverages
- Avocado
- Candy and Gum
- Chocolate (all forms)
- Coffee, Caffeine
- Fatty Meat Trimmings and Cooked Bones
- Grapes and Raisins
- Macadamia Nuts
- Your Medicines
- Moldy or Spoiled foods
- Onions and Garlic
- Raw Eggs
- Yeast Dough
10 surprising people foods that are good for your Morkie
These foods, fed in moderation, are actually good for your dog.
- lean cooked meat
- carrots, zucchini and red or green bell peppers. Raw or lightly steamed.
- peanut butter
- banana
- apple (make sure there are no seeds or core)
- blueberries
- the occasional scrambled egg
- cooked sweet potato
- cottage cheese
- cooked pumpkin (canned – 100% pure organic, no sugar added)
Hi, i saw frozen treats recipe for dogs made with yogurt, can a morkie have yogurt?
Yes… Give it a try – milk itself isn’t that great in terms of digestibility, but yogurt is a little different. Lots of good nutrients… just watch for the possibility of diarrhea. Best wishes
What kind of fruit can they eat and can they eat ice cream
Hi Diane,
Thanks for your question… dogs can eat most fruits, although generally won’t try anything citrus. So oranges, grapefruit, etc. is out. However there are some fruits they CANNOT have. The most dangerous for dogs is grapes, followed by raisins and currants.
Experts don’t know why, but raisins can be highly poisonous to a dog, especially a small one like a Morkie. A tiny box of raisins (the kind you give out at Halloween) can actually KILL a Morkie!
Other fruit to avoid: rhubarb and avocado (it contains persin, something highly toxic to dogs).
Also be careful with fruits with seeds or pits, since they’re also a big danger. That would include cherries, peaches, plums and apricots. These pits are not only choking hazards, but they’re dangerous because of certain chemicals they contain.
As far as ice cream goes, just the smallest lick or two of vanilla might be ok from time to time. Generally, dogs can’t digest milk very well and of course, ice cream is loaded with sugar, something else dogs don’t encounter very often. I never give my guys ice cream at all, because I’m the one who pays the next day, with the dogs’ diarrhea and vomiting.
You’ll find some easy homemade dog biscuit recipes here: Homemade Dog Treats and directions to make a frozen “dessert” for dogs with pumpkin. MMMMM 🙂