Can Dogs Eat Raw Eggs?
Why it’s a problem
Raw egg whites contain avidin, a protein that binds biotin and can cause skin and coat problems over time, and raw eggs can carry salmonella that sickens dogs and the humans around them. Cooking destroys avidin and bacteria while keeping the protein intact.
How to serve it safely
Serve eggs cooked only — boiled or scrambled plain. If you feed a raw diet, discuss egg handling with your vet first.
Warning signs to watch for
Salmonella infection brings vomiting, diarrhea — sometimes bloody — fever and lethargy within one to three days.
When to call the vet
Bloody diarrhea or fever after raw eggs needs a vet visit — mention the raw feeding so testing is targeted.
Common questions
Does avidin really matter?
One raw egg occasionally is not the issue — chronic raw feeding is where biotin deficiency shows up. Cooking removes the question entirely.
Are raw yolks safer than whites?
No — the salmonella risk sits with the whole egg, yolk included.
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This page is general educational information, not a substitute for professional veterinary advice. Every pet is different — if your animal ate something concerning, contact your veterinarian or a pet poison hotline right away.