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Title: Can dogs eat raw eggs?
Post by: Pretty Chick on May 15, 2010, 16:39
Hi everyone,
I was wondering, is it okay to feed dogs a raw egg once in a while??
Some people say it's good for them, but others say it's not.
Interested to see what you think  :)
Title: Re: Can dogs eat raw eggs?
Post by: Aunt Sally on May 15, 2010, 17:01
They will be fine raw - why would they not be ?   :)
Title: Re: Can dogs eat raw eggs?
Post by: chickenlady on May 15, 2010, 20:48
If i find a cracked egg or a tiny egg, my Millie dog gets them and thoroughly enjoys them, shell and all! she has never been poorly, so would not worry!

Debbiel
Title: Re: Can dogs eat raw eggs?
Post by: joyfull on May 15, 2010, 20:49
mine won't touch them, mind you my hens will quickly devour a soft shelled egg in seconds so it's a good job the dogs don't like them  :lol:
Title: Re: Can dogs eat raw eggs?
Post by: Ice on May 15, 2010, 20:53
They say it gives them a shiny coat.
Title: Re: Can dogs eat raw eggs?
Post by: sarah f on May 15, 2010, 21:03
my dogs wont eat raw eggs at all, i have to cook them for them lol
Title: Re: Can dogs eat raw eggs?
Post by: Pretty Chick on May 15, 2010, 21:23
Thank you everyone  :D
I sometimes feed cracked eggs to my dogs, but just wanted to check that it's not unhealthy for them  :)
They love them raw and cooked, cheeky little things!  :lol:
Title: Re: Can dogs eat raw eggs?
Post by: lmpd on May 15, 2010, 21:42
our dog had a bit of excema, the vet said a raw egg on his food daily, would sort it out......
.....and it did
Title: Re: Can dogs eat raw eggs?
Post by: Flowerpower136 on May 19, 2010, 15:49
Spose the only risk would be salmonella, and not sure if dogs get that. 

As a kid, and a very fussy eater :lol:  My dear old Dad (sadly missed :() used to trick me into having eggs by whisking them into milk with sugar, and calling it 'Yellow Milk'.  I loved it, and have lived to tell the tale. . . Shiny hair and a cold nose too :lol:
Title: Re: Can dogs eat raw eggs?
Post by: tosca100 on May 19, 2010, 16:24
Spose the only risk would be salmonella, and not sure if dogs get that. 

As a kid, and a very fussy eater :lol:  My dear old Dad (sadly missed :() used to trick me into having eggs by whisking them into milk with sugar, and calling it 'Yellow Milk'.  I loved it, and have lived to tell the tale. . . Shiny hair and a cold nose too :lol:
We used to have that when we were ill too.

Our dogs get the odd raw egg, usually if I've used one to glaze a pie, or a cracked one. OK in moderation I think....especially for labs!
Title: Re: Can dogs eat raw eggs?
Post by: Pretty Chick on May 19, 2010, 18:13
Thanks  :)

Our dogs get the odd raw egg, usually if I've used one to glaze a pie, or a cracked one. OK in moderation I think....especially for labs!

Out of interest, what about it is especially good for labs?
I've two yorkshire terriers, but my friend has a lab  :D
Title: Re: Can dogs eat raw eggs?
Post by: tosca100 on May 19, 2010, 19:19
Thanks  :)

Our dogs get the odd raw egg, usually if I've used one to glaze a pie, or a cracked one. OK in moderation I think....especially for labs!

Out of interest, what about it is especially good for labs?
I've two yorkshire terriers, but my friend has a lab  :D

Sorry, what I meant was ANYTHING you give labs needs to be moderate, except fresh air and water! :D They put weight on watching Masterchef! :lol:
Title: Re: Can dogs eat raw eggs?
Post by: Pretty Chick on May 19, 2010, 19:44
Sorry, what I meant was ANYTHING you give labs needs to be moderate, except fresh air and water! :D They put weight on watching Masterchef! :lol:

Oh, okay  :D :lol:
Title: Re: Can dogs eat raw eggs?
Post by: wighty on May 19, 2010, 20:11
I breed Boxers and they often get raw eggs L(as a treat) together with the oil from a drained can of tuna or leftover olive oil from cooking.  Has never done mine any harm.
Title: Re: Can dogs eat raw eggs?
Post by: Pretty Chick on May 19, 2010, 20:21
I breed Boxers and they often get raw eggs L(as a treat) together with the oil from a drained can of tuna or leftover olive oil from cooking.  Has never done mine any harm.

Many thanks wighty, that's good to know  :)
Title: Re: Can dogs eat raw eggs?
Post by: gsc on May 20, 2010, 07:57
Quick comment:

"Raw egg whites bind to the biotin that a dog ingests and prevents it from being absorbed. Cooked eggs do not do this. "

We feed our dogs on a totally raw diet - meaty bones, chicken wings and carcases and so on - including raw whole fish, occasional eggs - raw or cooked.