Georgie is five, which technically puts him in the “mature adult” category rather than senior. But morkies live 12-15 years, and thinking ahead about senior dog care is exactly the kind of preventive medicine Dr. Georgie would endorse. Here is what changes as small dogs age, and how to prepare. When Is a Morkie “Senior”?…
Georgie is 8 pounds. He does not have the body mass to retain heat effectively in cold weather. His first winter, I did not take this seriously. After one walk in 25-degree weather where he lifted each paw alternately off the freezing sidewalk and looked at me with pure betrayal in his eyes, I took…
Flea prevention is one of those things that seems optional until it is very much not optional. Georgie had fleas exactly once, at age one. We treated him, treated the apartment, washed everything twice, and vowed never to go through that again. Here is the prevention routine that has kept us flea-free for four years….
Georgie has strong opinions about his leash. Not the brand, not the color — he has no aesthetic preferences. His opinion is that leashes should not exist at all, and he expresses this view by sitting down whenever he disagrees with the direction of the walk. Nevertheless, we have tried many leashes, and some are…
Small breeds get dental disease at higher rates than larger dogs. By age three, most small dogs have some form of dental disease if their teeth aren’t maintained. Georgie had his first professional dental cleaning at age two. The vet said his teeth were in good shape — I credit the dental chew routine. Why…
Getting a morkie puppy is one of the best decisions you can make. I was not prepared. Georgie arrived and I realized I had bought a bed (wrong size), a collar (wrong size), and food (wrong formula). Here is the checklist I wish I had. Feeding Setup Small breed puppy food — puppy formula specifically,…
Georgie tolerates bath time the way most of us tolerate a dentist appointment — resigned acceptance with occasional dramatic sighing. But shampoo matters. Morkies have fine, silky hair that tangles easily and skin that can be sensitive. Wrong shampoo means dry skin, dull coat, and an itchy dog. What Morkie Coats Need Morkies inherit coat…
We have lived in a 750-square-foot apartment with Georgie for three years. He has never once seemed bored, restless, or like he needed more space. Morkies are, objectively, among the best dogs for apartment living. Why Morkies Thrive in Apartments Exercise needs are manageable: Two 20-minute walks a day satisfies Georgie completely. No yard required….
Georgie has been on 11 road trips and 4 flights. He is an excellent traveler, which I attribute entirely to preparation and not at all to his naturally chill personality — he doesn’t have one. Here is everything we bring. The Carrier (For Flights) An airline-approved soft carrier is mandatory for cabin travel. Measure the…
When we got Georgie, I had no idea morkies were high-maintenance on the grooming front. He looked like a fluffy cloud. Turns out fluffy clouds require significant upkeep. Here is everything we learned the hard way so you do not have to. The Morkie Coat Morkies inherit silky, fine hair from both maltese and yorkshire…