{"id":52927,"date":"2022-04-16T10:43:56","date_gmt":"2022-04-16T10:43:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-ferrets-have-eggs\/"},"modified":"2022-04-16T10:43:56","modified_gmt":"2022-04-16T10:43:56","slug":"can-ferrets-have-eggs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-ferrets-have-eggs\/","title":{"rendered":"Can ferrets have eggs?"},"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\/can-ferrets-have-eggs\/#Can_ferrets_have_eggs\" title=\"Can ferrets have eggs?\">Can ferrets have eggs?<\/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\/can-ferrets-have-eggs\/#Can_ferrets_eat_raw_egg_yolk\" title=\"Can ferrets eat raw egg yolk?\">Can ferrets eat raw egg yolk?<\/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\/can-ferrets-have-eggs\/#What_part_of_eggs_can_ferrets_eat\" title=\"What part of eggs can ferrets eat?\">What part of eggs can ferrets 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\/can-ferrets-have-eggs\/#Can_ferrets_have_scrambled_egg\" title=\"Can ferrets have scrambled egg?\">Can ferrets have scrambled egg?<\/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\/can-ferrets-have-eggs\/#Is_raw_egg_yolk_good_for_ferrets\" title=\"Is raw egg yolk good for ferrets?\">Is raw egg yolk good for ferrets?<\/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\/can-ferrets-have-eggs\/#Can_ferrets_have_raw_egg\" title=\"Can ferrets have raw egg?\">Can ferrets have raw egg?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_ferrets_have_eggs\"><\/span>Can ferrets have eggs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Can you feed a ferret eggs? <b>Yes, you can feed your ferret cooked or raw eggs as a treat. Limit them to once or twice a week, as more than this could cause constipation.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_ferrets_eat_raw_egg_yolk\"><\/span>Can ferrets eat raw egg yolk?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>You can feed your ferret whole eggs or just the yolks, depending on your preference or what you have available. You&#8217;ll want to avoid feeding them just egg whites because there is a risk of causing a biotin deficiency in your fuzzy. Egg yolks are rich in biotin, but egg whites contain a protein called avidin.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_part_of_eggs_can_ferrets_eat\"><\/span>What part of eggs can ferrets eat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You can feed your ferret <b>whole eggs or just the yolks, depending on your preference or what you have available. You&#8217;ll want to avoid feeding them just egg whites because there is a risk of causing a biotin deficiency in your fuzzy. Egg yolks are rich in biotin, but egg whites contain a protein called avidin.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_ferrets_have_scrambled_egg\"><\/span>Can ferrets have scrambled egg?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Eggs are a complete and abundant source of animal protein for both humans and ferrets, and since ferrets are carnivores that process protein best, eggs make a healthy and nutritious snack when added to their diets. <b>You can supply your ferret with about six grams of protein per egg.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_raw_egg_yolk_good_for_ferrets\"><\/span>Is raw egg yolk good for ferrets?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Other sources note that <b>some raw egg is fine for your ferrets. Pet health research from The Veterinary Nurse warns that biotin deficiency is a serious concern if eggs make up more than 10% of your ferret&#8217;s diet, but maintains that some raw egg is safe for your ferret.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_ferrets_have_raw_egg\"><\/span>Can ferrets have raw egg?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Can you feed a ferret eggs? <b>Yes, you can feed your ferret cooked or raw eggs as a treat. Limit them to once or twice a week, as more than this could cause constipation.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Can ferrets have eggs?Can ferrets eat raw egg yolk?What part of eggs can ferrets eat?Can ferrets have scrambled egg?Is raw egg yolk good for ferrets?Can ferrets have raw egg? Can ferrets have eggs? Can you feed a ferret eggs? 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