There are a number of healthy foods in the kitchen cupboard we can give to dogs. Eggs are one of them. If you find yourself with a few left over in your next dozen. Feel free to crack one open for your dog. Because not only can dogs eat eggs they are amazingly healthy for them.

The Nutrition Inside An Egg

Dogs have been loving eggs ever since they first found them. Normally that involved taking them from nests or chicken coops, whereby they would eat them whole – including the shell!

This doesn’t mean you should feed your dog the shell. However the nutrition inside will really help them out.

Nutrition that goes way beyond the typical assumption of protein. Eggs are a brilliant source of amino and fatty acids. But that’s just the start. They also contain healthy portions of:

  • Iron
  • Riboflavin
  • Vitamin D
  • Folate
  • Vitamin C
  • Vitamin A
  • Vitamin B12
  • Selenium

That mixture is great especially if your dog has an upset stomach. That’s because the have a light and undisruptive texture which helps sooth a dogs stomach. But be careful not to give your dog too many eggs, as they have been known to cause constipation.

Should I Cook The Egg Or Leave It Raw?

The best way to serve an egg for a dog is boiled or plain. Not frying it, and not with salt, pepper, or any other condiments.

While dogs have been known to eat eggs raw, it does open up potential risk factors for them – so we advise against it.

Raw eggs can also block the absorption of certain nutrients like Biotin. Biotin is the vitamin that helps keep your dogs skin and fur shining and healthy.

With raw eggs there is also the risk of salmonella. Although this has historically been more of a problem with eggs of the past it can still happen today. A dog who catches salmonella from a raw egg can also potentially effect human members of the family.

To Conclude

Not only can dogs eat eggs… they are great for them. It’s a nice option to give them a change in diet from the food they are used to. But make the egg boiled and plain.

And your dog might just thank you with lots of cuddles for this eggcellent new addition to their diet.