{"id":4759,"date":"2022-09-13T03:15:18","date_gmt":"2022-09-13T03:15:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/frequent-question-can-dogs-eat-whole-raw-eggs-with-shell\/"},"modified":"2022-09-14T06:43:04","modified_gmt":"2022-09-14T06:43:04","slug":"frequent-question-can-dogs-eat-whole-raw-eggs-with-shell","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/frequent-question-can-dogs-eat-whole-raw-eggs-with-shell\/","title":{"rendered":"Frequent question: Can dogs eat whole raw eggs with shell?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/frequent-question-can-dogs-eat-whole-raw-eggs-with-shell\/#Frequent_question_Can_dogs_eat_whole_raw_eggs_with_shell\" title=\"Frequent question: Can dogs eat whole raw eggs with shell?\">Frequent question: Can dogs eat whole raw eggs with shell?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/frequent-question-can-dogs-eat-whole-raw-eggs-with-shell\/#What_happens_if_a_dog_eats_an_egg_shell\" title=\"What happens if a dog eats an egg shell?\">What happens if a dog eats an egg shell?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/frequent-question-can-dogs-eat-whole-raw-eggs-with-shell\/#How_many_raw_eggs_can_a_dog_eat\" title=\"How many raw eggs can a dog eat?\">How many raw eggs can a dog eat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/frequent-question-can-dogs-eat-whole-raw-eggs-with-shell\/#Can_I_crack_an_egg_in_my_dogs_food\" title=\"Can I crack an egg in my dogs food?\">Can I crack an egg in my dogs food?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/frequent-question-can-dogs-eat-whole-raw-eggs-with-shell\/#Can_I_give_raw_eggs_to_my_dog\" title=\"Can I give raw eggs to my dog?\">Can I give raw eggs to my dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/frequent-question-can-dogs-eat-whole-raw-eggs-with-shell\/#What_are_the_benefits_of_raw_eggs_for_dogs\" title=\"What are the benefits of raw eggs for dogs?\">What are the benefits of raw eggs for dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/frequent-question-can-dogs-eat-whole-raw-eggs-with-shell\/#What_can_you_add_to_dog_food_to_make_it_taste_better\" title=\"What can you add to dog food to make it taste better?\">What can you add to dog food to make it taste better?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/frequent-question-can-dogs-eat-whole-raw-eggs-with-shell\/#Is_cheese_bad_for_dogs\" title=\"Is cheese bad for dogs?\">Is cheese bad for dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/frequent-question-can-dogs-eat-whole-raw-eggs-with-shell\/#Does_raw_eggs_help_dogs_gain_weight\" title=\"Does raw eggs help dogs gain weight?\">Does raw eggs help dogs gain weight?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/frequent-question-can-dogs-eat-whole-raw-eggs-with-shell\/#Can_you_mix_wet_and_dry_dog_food\" title=\"Can you mix wet and dry dog food?\">Can you mix wet and dry dog food?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/frequent-question-can-dogs-eat-whole-raw-eggs-with-shell\/#Can_I_mix_raw_egg_with_kibble\" title=\"Can I mix raw egg with kibble?\">Can I mix raw egg with kibble?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/frequent-question-can-dogs-eat-whole-raw-eggs-with-shell\/#Will_raw_eggs_hurt_my_dog\" title=\"Will raw eggs hurt my dog?\">Will raw eggs hurt my dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/frequent-question-can-dogs-eat-whole-raw-eggs-with-shell\/#Do_you_have_to_grind_eggshells_for_dogs\" title=\"Do you have to grind eggshells for dogs?\">Do you have to grind eggshells for dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/frequent-question-can-dogs-eat-whole-raw-eggs-with-shell\/#How_do_I_cook_eggs_for_my_dog\" title=\"How do I cook eggs for my dog?\">How do I cook eggs for my dog?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequent_question_Can_dogs_eat_whole_raw_eggs_with_shell\"><\/span>Frequent question: Can dogs eat whole raw eggs with shell?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-3\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\">\n<div id=\"cnt_rb_271118\" class=\"cnt32_rl_bg_str\" data-id=\"271118\"><span style=\"font-family: var(--global-body-font-family);\">Yes, your dog can eat eggshells. In fact, feeding your dog a whole cracked egg with the shell is a nearly complete food source. And whole eggs are also a balanced source of calcium and phosphorus, which your dog needs to grow healthy bones and teeth.<\/span><\/div>\n<div data-id=\"271118\">Read also: <a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-i-give-my-dog-an-egg-a-day\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Can I give my dog an egg a day?<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"what-happens-if-a-dog-eats-an-egg-shell\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_a_dog_eats_an_egg_shell\"><\/span>What happens if a dog eats an egg shell?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>They will be gone before you can retrieve them, but luckily, eggshells are not toxic for dogs. Dogs eat eggshells because they\u2019re attracted by the egg\u2019s flavor, not because they actually enjoy the shells.\u00a0 It\u2019s normal to see white specks in your dog\u2019s stools when they pass the eggshells.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/IKPnlpFDH5w\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-many-raw-eggs-can-a-dog-eat\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_raw_eggs_can_a_dog_eat\"><\/span>How many raw eggs can a dog eat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In general, dogs shouldn\u2019t eat more than one egg per day. Ideally, get your eggs from an organic farmer so they haven\u2019t been chemically treated.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"can-i-crack-an-egg-in-my-dogs-food\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_crack_an_egg_in_my_dogs_food\"><\/span>Can I crack an egg in my dogs food?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>How to Feed Raw Eggs. This one is super simple; just crack a fresh egg right on top of your pet\u2019s food. For smaller dogs, a whole egg may be a lot, so make sure you are feeding eggs in appropriate portions to accommodate their caloric and nutrition needs.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/YrxUBaQTWew\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"can-i-give-raw-eggs-to-my-dog\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_give_raw_eggs_to_my_dog\"><\/span>Can I give raw eggs to my dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Do not feed raw eggs to dogs. Eggs are good for dogs as they provide an excellent source of fatty acids, vitamins, minerals, and protein. Essentially the entire egg, including the eggshell, can be nutritious for dogs.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-are-the-benefits-of-raw-eggs-for-dogs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_benefits_of_raw_eggs_for_dogs\"><\/span>What are the benefits of raw eggs for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Eggs are packed with protein and rich in many essential amino and fatty acids, vitamins including A and B12, as well as folate, iron, selenium, and riboflavin, which can all provide an array of health benefits for canines, ranging from improved skin and coat health to stronger teeth and bones.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-can-you-add-to-dog-food-to-make-it-taste\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_you_add_to_dog_food_to_make_it_taste_better\"><\/span>What can you add to dog food to make it taste better?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>10 quick &amp; easy food boosters you can add to your dog\u2019s meals to improve their health<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Raw Eggs.<\/li>\n<li>Goat\u2019s Milk.<\/li>\n<li>Kefir.<\/li>\n<li>Sardines.<\/li>\n<li>Pumpkin Puree.<\/li>\n<li>Bone Broth.<\/li>\n<li>Fresh Vegetables &amp; Fruit.<\/li>\n<li>Fermented Vegetables.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-4\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\"><!-- \u0420\u0435\u043a\u043b \u0432 \u0441\u0442\u0430\u0442\u044c\u0435 2 --><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"is-cheese-bad-for-dogs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_cheese_bad_for_dogs\"><\/span>Is cheese bad for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While cheese can be safe to feed to your dog, there are some things to remember. Cheese is high in fat, and feeding too much to your dog regularly can cause weight gain and lead to obesity. Even more problematic, it could lead to pancreatitis, a serious and potentially fatal illness in dogs.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hepper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Goldendoodle-puppy-on-pier_Matthew-Yoder_Shutterstock.jpg\" alt=\"8 Best Dog Foods for Goldendoodles [Reviews 2022 ] | Hepper\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"does-raw-eggs-help-dogs-gain-weight\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_raw_eggs_help_dogs_gain_weight\"><\/span>Does raw eggs help dogs gain weight?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Another way to increase your dog\u2019s calories is to offer them some of your food.\u00a0 Here are some of the best human foods to help your dog bulk up: Eggs \u2013 Raw, scrambled, over easy. Just make sure they are plain.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"can-you-mix-wet-and-dry-dog-food\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_mix_wet_and_dry_dog_food\"><\/span>Can you mix wet and dry dog food?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Due to the range of benefits that wet and dry diets boast, a mixed feeding approach can be the best way to help your dog get the most out of mealtime. Combining both wet and dry to their diet can give them some variety, where they are exposed to different textures that they will generally be more tempted to try.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"can-i-mix-raw-egg-with-kibble\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_mix_raw_egg_with_kibble\"><\/span>Can I mix raw egg with kibble?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Benefits of Mixing Raw Eggs With Dog Food<\/p>\n<p>Eggs are an excellent source of protein, linoleic acid, riboflavin, folate, iron, selenium and vitamins A and B12.\u00a0 Mixing raw egg into a dog\u2019s kibble can help entice a dog to eat and make it more palatable.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"will-raw-eggs-hurt-my-dog\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_raw_eggs_hurt_my_dog\"><\/span>Will raw eggs hurt my dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You can likely serve your dog a raw egg from time to time without any problems, but you do run the risk of salmonella exposure if you come across a bad egg. And a regular diet of raw eggs can lead to biotin deficiency. The bottom line: it\u2019s safer to serve your dog cooked or boiled eggs.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"do-you-have-to-grind-eggshells-for-dogs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_you_have_to_grind_eggshells_for_dogs\"><\/span>Do you have to grind eggshells for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Eggshells must be completely dry before grinding.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re feeding a homemade diet, you\u2019ll want to add about one-half teaspoon ground eggshell per pound of fresh food. If you feed both fresh food and commercial food, just add the eggshell to the fresh portion of the meal.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-i-cook-eggs-for-my-dog\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_cook_eggs_for_my_dog\"><\/span>How do I cook eggs for my dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Make Eggs for Dogs: The Ultimate Egg Recipe Your Pet Will Love<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Crack an egg into a bowl and mix this vigorously with a fork.<\/li>\n<li>Place into a hot skillet with a tiny bit of water to help avoid sticking to the pan.<\/li>\n<li>With a spatula move this egg around, creating a scrambled look.<\/li>\n<li>Once the egg is done, serve to your dog!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/dT5gYOnEuL4\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Frequent question: Can dogs eat whole raw eggs with shell?What happens if a dog eats an egg shell?How many raw eggs can a dog eat?Can I crack an egg in my dogs food?Can I give raw eggs to my dog?What are the benefits of raw eggs for dogs?What can you add to&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":194690,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"default","_kad_post_title":"default","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[619],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Can-dogs-eat-whole-raw-eggs-with-shell.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4759"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4759"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4759\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":30336,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4759\/revisions\/30336"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/194690"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4759"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4759"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4759"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}