Can Dogs Eat Eggs?

Quick Answer: Yes — cooked eggs are safe, nutritious, and high-value for dogs. They're an excellent source of protein, healthy fats, vitamins, and minerals. Scrambled, boiled, or poached — all fine. Feed raw eggs occasionally with caution: raw egg whites contain avidin which interferes with biotin (vitamin B7) absorption when fed regularly. The yolk is fine raw. Cooked eggs have no avidin concern.

Nutritional Benefits

  • High-quality complete protein
  • Healthy fats for coat health
  • Vitamins A, D, E, and B12
  • Selenium, zinc, and iron
  • Lutein and zeaxanthin — supports eye health

How to Serve

  • Scrambled with no butter, oil, salt or seasoning
  • Hard boiled and chopped into pieces
  • Poached with no additives
  • Mashed and spread on a lick mat for an enrichment meal

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