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03-22-2016, 10:10 AM | #1 |
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| Eggs good or bad? My dogs go mental for eggies. I serve them scrambled generally but they have eaten raw also. I asked my vet about it as so many people were saying how bad eggs are for your dogs. She advised me that they contain all the essentials a dog need and promote cell growth. So cook up some plain unreason scrambled eggs or feed them a whole raw egg, you can crush up the shells too for calcium. https://www.dogsnaturallymagazine.co...s-good-or-bad/ There are a lot of myths and misconceptions about raw feeding and it seems the poor egg is often dragged through the mud as a dangerous food for dogs. In fact, one of the most asked questions here is, can I add eggs for my dog’s diet? Opponents of eggs claim that they are too high in cholesterol, they pose a risk of salmonella and that they cause a biotin deficiency. To that, we say nonsense! Eggs are not only a cheap and safe source of raw food for your dog, they are one of the most complete and nutritious meals you can choose! Here are the facts you need to know about eggs. Eggs are a complete food source – Eggs are an important source of nutrition for not only many predators, but for the chick living inside it. Inside the egg are all the nutrients necessary to grow a new chicken. Eggs are also one of the most complete sources of amino acids, the building blocks of protein. Eggs are a good source of: Vitamin A Riboflavin Folate Vitamin B12 Iron Selenium Fatty Acids Egg whites contain enzyme inhibitors – One of the reasons pet owners are warned off eggs is that the whites contain enzyme inhibitors which can interfere with digestion, especially in very young and old animals. This is true, but it only means that eggs should not be the mainstay of the diet. It is perfectly safe to feed several eggs a week to the average dog. If you don’t see evidence of digestive upset when feeding eggs to dogs, then he should have no trouble if eggs are a regular part of his diet. Cooking the egg white could solve this problem but much of the nutrition would be lost so it is best to feed it raw. Egg whites cause Biotin deficiency – Egg whites contain avidin, a Biotin (one of the B vitamins) inhibitor. Biotin is one of the B vitamins and is important for cellular growth, fatty acid metabolism and good skin and coat. Biotin deficiencies are quite rare and it would take an extraordinary amount of eggs to create a deficiency. Moreover, egg yolks are very high in biotin, so as long as you feed the entire egg, there are few worries. There are other sources of biotin in the diet as well. Liver is a particularly good source. Once again, cooking the egg white will eliminate the risk but your dog will lose much of the nutritional value. If feeding your dog eggs on a regular basis, simply make sure he gets the whole egg, not just the white. Eggs contain salmonella – Dogs are well equipped to handle the bacteria in raw foods. The health of the hen is also important, so it is best to choose eggs from organic, free-range chickens. Proper storage and keeping the eggs cool will also go a long way toward keeping the harmful bacteria at a manageable level. Don’t forget the shells – If eggs are fed with the shell on, they are a nearly complete food source for dogs. The shells can also be valuable for dogs who have difficulty eating bones. Simply dry the shells out and grind them in a clean coffee grinder until they are powdered and sprinkle the powder on your dog’s food. It’s important to remember that many eggs are sprayed with a chemical to make them look shiny, so it is best to get your eggs from a local organic farmer. Eggs are cheap, easily obtained and an outstanding source of nutrition for your dog. The overall concensus with raw feeders is that the health benefits of eggs certainly outweigh the risks – and feeding eggs whole, the way nature intended, goes a long ways to counteract harmful imbalances. Try feeding your dogs a few eggs a week and he will you’ll see better health, inside and out. |
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03-22-2016, 10:25 AM | #2 |
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| When I add raw egg to anything I feed my dogs, I just use the yolk. When I serve them cooked eggs, they get the whole thing....I serve the boiled and scrambled and fried (fried in non stick pan without oil), serving eggs only once a week. With Easter coming up, we have always had Easter Egg hunt for the dogs...they have always gotten a huge kick out of that....but the ones that REALLY enjoyed it, have all passed now....my little Hailee was a champion Easter Egg Hunter!!! Now, the area where I hid the eggs, is in a much smaller area in the yard, and I hard boil the eggs and then drop the peeled hard boiled eggs in food coloring to dye them different colors....I may just serve them to each dog individually this year as everyone is aging and I think the "thrill of the hunt" is waning.....they just want to eat the eggs and dispense with the hunt part! This way I know exactly how much boiled egg each dog is getting! Last edited by Yorkiemom1; 03-22-2016 at 10:27 AM. |
03-22-2016, 01:10 PM | #3 |
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| That is so adorable. |
03-22-2016, 01:21 PM | #4 |
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| Aww Yorkiemom that sound like fun I wish I had a yard to do this for Beowulf. I was giving my baby eggs but he got terrible gas from eating them so i stopped. Do any of your dogs get gas? I tried boiled and scrambled and I used coconut oil to scramble the eggs.
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03-22-2016, 01:33 PM | #5 |
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| I have one little male that is so embarrassing!!! He just poots and poots and poots....mostly "silent bombs" my brother calls them! Eggs dont seem to bother the rest of them! They mostly enjoy scrambled eggs, except Easter, where dyed hard boiled eggs are the preferred choice....maybe once a month! It is the hard boiled eggs that cause him the most stinky problems..... Last edited by Yorkiemom1; 03-22-2016 at 01:35 PM. |
03-22-2016, 01:41 PM | #6 |
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| LolWell I guess my Beowulf is just like your Pooter. Do you think maybe it upsets his stomach? Thats why I stopped giving it to him I thought it might be upsetting his stomach.
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03-22-2016, 01:49 PM | #7 |
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| Poots we just experienced that right now from my friends dog. I personally don't have that issue with any of mine. |
03-23-2016, 04:15 AM | #8 |
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03-23-2016, 10:32 PM | #9 |
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| Ours here love eggs too! They usually share one. If I give Uni too much egg she gets spoiled and doesn't want her kibble.
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03-24-2016, 07:31 AM | #10 |
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| That's such an adorable story Yorkiemom1! I'm gonna start feeding Scottie some hard-boiled eggs too as a treat (esp with Easter coming)!
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