Can cats eat eggs?
Raw eggs can carry Salmonella and E. coli, and the avidin in raw egg white binds biotin (ASPCA, Merck). Cooking destroys avidin (Merck) – so eggs only fully cooked and as a rare extra.
How to serve it: hard-boiled or scrambled, no salt or fat
Questions
Can dogs eat eggs?
Yes, but only a little. AKC says eggs are fine when fully cooked and prepared without salt, butter or seasoning. Raw eggs can carry Salmonella, and raw egg white interferes with biotin absorption (ASPCA, Merck).
Sources
- ASPCA Animal Poison Control – People Foods to Avoid Feeding Your Pets
- Merck Veterinary Manual – Nutritional Requirements of Small Animals
- Cornell Feline Health Center – Feeding Your Cat
- Nutrition data: USDA FoodData Central (155 kcal per 100 g)
Last checked: October 2026