For humans, eggs are considered a unique product that can even replace a whole vitamin complex, provided they are regularly consumed. Eggs contain amino acids, minerals and vitamins. But this product is useful not only for humans.
True dog lovers and professionals alike know that protein is the foundation of a nutritious diet. It is contained in meat, but it is simply impossible to feed a pet with meat all the time, it can just get bored. The diet of pets should be nutritious and varied. And here ordinary chicken eggs come to the rescue. Adding them to your dog's diet means keeping his digestive system and vital organs healthy. However, eggs can be both beneficial and harmful.
Benefits of eggs for dogs
Raw and boiled eggs are a good source of protein for the animal. They are assimilated by the body, but have a higher nutritional value than meat. The vitamins contained in eggs improve the skin and coat, it becomes more shiny. Vitamins B9 and B12 strengthen the immune system, so the dog is active and energetic. In addition, magnesium improves the cardiovascular system and reduces the risk of heart disease. And calcium makes the skeletal system stronger.
Harmful properties of eggs
To begin with, eating eggs can cost your dog his well-being if he has food allergies. This happens quite rarely, but before you treat your dog with eggs, check the reaction of his body to this product. Start treating your pet with eggs a little at a time. That is, introduce this product into the diet gradually. Feed half of one egg to your dog. If after a couple of days her physical condition does not change, give a little more and observe again for a couple of days. The absence of any negative changes in the health and behavior of the animal indicates that it is not allergic to eggs.
The second not very pleasant moment is the increased gas production in the animal due to the consumption of eggs. How much this circumstance causes inconvenience to the owner of the animal.
Much more serious are the consequences of the irregular consumption of eggs due to their high content of fat and cholesterol. And this is fraught with clogging of blood vessels and, as a result, heart disease. In this case, you should adhere to the recommended rate.
Despite all of the above, the dog's body assimilates egg products well.
What kind of eggs can you give your dog?
Chicken, quail, goose, duck and even ostrich eggs - all types of eggs can be given to dogs.
If you live in a city, then the most affordable ones are chicken and quail. But if you have the opportunity to buy food from villages or farms, then you can add any others. The main thing is to adhere to the norm.
As for the question of whether to give cheese or boiled eggs, there is no difference. But if you approach this from the safety side, then some experts insist that raw eggs should not be given in any case due to their infection with salmonellosis. Especially if the product is purchased from a supermarket. And indeed it is. Salmonellosis is an acute intestinal infection that affects the gastrointestinal tract. Often, the disease is fatal. Especially if it is an elderly animal or a puppy. But if the dog is used to raw meat and raw foods, then you can give a raw egg. But with extreme care, washing them well with soap and water.
How many eggs can you give your dog per day?
The consumption rate of eggs depends on their size. For example, a dog's egg can be eaten 2 times a week. If you focus on the size of a chicken egg, then a week can be 6-12 quail, 1 duck, 2-3 turkey, etc.
Giving eggs to a dog is not only possible, but also necessary. And not only eggs, but also crushed eggshells. A smart combination of a familiar diet and a few eggs per week will keep your dog healthy and fit.
