Can you feed eggs to cats?

17.02.2023 18:12

Food is a very important component of your pet's health.

You need to approach the choice of diet responsibly.

It should be remembered that even food that is familiar to humans can harm an animal.

For example, if we consider eggs, which many are used to eating for breakfast. A cat may show interest in such food. But is it allowed for her?

Boiled eggs can be a good addition to your pet's regular diet.

Cat
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After all, it is a healthy and nutritious product with amino acids that help maintain muscle mass. The protein is well digested by cats.

But you shouldn't give eggs as a main product. You also need to monitor the animal's reaction to such food. In rare cases, allergic reactions are possible, for example, it can be skin itching or problems with the gastrointestinal tract can begin.

Pets should not eat raw eggs. In this case, there is a risk of salmonellosis or escherichiosis. Symptoms can vary: vomiting, nausea, diarrhea, lethargy. Even death is possible.

Olga Kotova Author: Olga Kotova Internet resource editor