Can dogs eat egg?
Quick answer: Yes, in moderation — dogs can have egg in small amounts as an occasional treat.
Quick verdict
In moderation
Recommended amount
A little plain scrambled or boiled egg as an occasional treat.
Why
Plain cooked egg is a healthy treat for dogs.
Can dogs eat egg, and why?
Plain cooked egg is a healthy treat for dogs. Cook it plain with no oil, butter or salt; avoid raw egg.
Dogs are omnivores, so most of their diet should be a complete, balanced dog food, with treats on top. They cope with a wide range of foods, but rich, fatty or sugary ones can cause stomach upset and, over time, weight gain or pancreatitis.
How to feed egg to dogs
- •How much: A little plain scrambled or boiled egg as an occasional treat.
- •How often: An occasional treat, not a daily food. Treats — including fruit and veg — should make up no more than about 10% of a dog’s daily calories.
- •Young pets: Puppies have more delicate tummies and specific growth needs, so introduce any new food in tiny amounts and check with your vet.
- •Preparation: Always wash fresh produce, remove any pips, stones, seeds, peel or tough skin where relevant, and serve it plain — never with salt, sugar, oil, butter or seasoning.
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Frequently asked questions
Can dogs eat egg?
In moderation. Plain cooked egg is a healthy treat for dogs.
How much egg can a dog have?
A little plain scrambled or boiled egg as an occasional treat.
Can dogs eat egg every day?
It’s best as an occasional treat rather than a daily food. Treats — including fruit and veg — should make up no more than about 10% of a dog’s daily calories.
Can puppies eat egg?
Puppies have more delicate tummies and specific growth needs, so introduce any new food in tiny amounts and check with your vet.
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Sources
Our verdict on whether dogs can eat egg draws on established UK and US veterinary and welfare organisations. Individual pets, quantities and preparation vary — always confirm with your own vet.