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Can kittens eat eggs?

Pet Knowledge
This article is provided by Veterinarian Dr. Isabella Davis
Kittens can eat eggs, but they need to be fed cooked eggs and in small amounts. Because raw eggs contain parasites, infectious diseases, etc., if the cat eats them, these pathogens will be transmitted to the cat through the mouth, thus damaging the cat's health. Secondly, eggs are rich in cholesterol. Excessive consumption will not only cause indigestion in cats, but also increase cholesterol, thereby inducing pancreatitis in cats. Therefore, it is recommended that in the daily feeding process, the owner can cook the eggs and then give the yolks to the cats. Generally, cats can eat two egg yolks a week.

1. What are the benefits of cats eating eggs?

Eating eggs to cats can supplement protein. At the same time, because the egg yolk contains a large amount of taurine, it can improve the cat’s vision, and eggs also contain Rich in lecithin, it can make your cat's hair more shiny. However, if it is excessive, it may cause indigestion or excessive obesity in cats.

2. How to give eggs to cats

If you want to give eggs to cats, you can boil the eggs in water, peel them and put them in the cat’s food bowl, or you can put them in the cat’s food bowl. Break the eggs into smaller pieces and give them to the cat. It should be noted that you must not feed uncooked eggs or eggs that have been cooked with seasonings. Because uncooked eggs contain a variety of microorganisms and parasites, and eggs that have been cooked with seasonings are difficult for cats to digest.