Cockermax Posted February 6, 2015 Report Share Posted February 6, 2015 From time to time I will mix a raw egg in with the dogs meal (Dried Food) and they seem to enjoy it for a change. Is there any issues with doing this good or bad or does it even make any difference. Thanks for your thoughts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kes Posted February 6, 2015 Report Share Posted February 6, 2015 We have hens and the dogs get the spares - doesnt seem to them any harm with their dry food and they love them. Big dogs mind - rottweiler and mastiff/great dane cross. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rimfire4969 Posted February 6, 2015 Report Share Posted February 6, 2015 Mine get an egg now and again, one springer even nicks them from the bucket when I am collecting the eggs from the chickens she eats the shell as well. Don't seem to do any harm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenboy Posted February 6, 2015 Report Share Posted February 6, 2015 A occasional egg is good for them , mine gets one shell and all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosd Posted February 6, 2015 Report Share Posted February 6, 2015 Its, fine to give him an egg from time to time, even the shell as long as the egg is organic. Non organic eggs may be sprayed with chemicals on the shell to make it look shiney. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted February 6, 2015 Report Share Posted February 6, 2015 Many years ago, my friend's father used to give his springer spaniel a bowl of mixed brown bread with milk, a couple of raw eggs and some cod liver oil. He reckoned that it kept his coat shiny and in good condition. This was given once a fortnight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalconFN Posted February 6, 2015 Report Share Posted February 6, 2015 We give ours the occasional egg but I was told that too many can be counterproductive. I believe the yolk is full of protein but the white has some enzyme or something that stops digestion - or something like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted February 7, 2015 Report Share Posted February 7, 2015 Many years ago, my friend's father used to give his springer spaniel a bowl of mixed brown bread with milk, a couple of raw eggs and some cod liver oil. He reckoned that it kept his coat shiny and in good condition. This was given once a fortnight. Come to think of it, it was only the yolks he gave to the dog. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loriusgarrulus Posted February 7, 2015 Report Share Posted February 7, 2015 Made a lot of meringues with the whites. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted February 7, 2015 Report Share Posted February 7, 2015 Made a lot of meringues with the whites. ? Quite possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outlander Posted February 7, 2015 Report Share Posted February 7, 2015 Mine has one from time to time shell na'll, doesn't seem to do any harm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpaulc Posted February 7, 2015 Report Share Posted February 7, 2015 One of my referee methods to coax my Daniel into eating her breakfast before working her on a shoot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurchers Posted February 8, 2015 Report Share Posted February 8, 2015 Dogs will enjoy it as it's something different and won't cause any harm,the best way to look at it is you wouldn't like beans on toast every day as you would sharpe get sick of that.a change does them good now and again mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
victorismyhero Posted February 9, 2015 Report Share Posted February 9, 2015 This>>>> Egg whites contain enzyme inhibitors – One of the reasons pet owners are warned off eggs is that the whites contain enzyme inhibitors which can interfere with digestion, especially in very young and old animals. This is true, but it only means that eggs should not be the mainstay of the diet. It is perfectly safe to feed several eggs a week to the average dog. If you don’t see evidence of digestive upset when feeding eggs to dogs, then he should have no trouble if eggs are a regular part of his diet. Cooking the egg white could solve this problem but much of the nutrition would be lost so it is best to feed it raw. Egg whites cause Biotin deficiency – Egg whites contain avidin, a Biotin (one of the B vitamins) inhibitor. Biotin is one of the B vitamins and is important for cellular growth, fatty acid metabolism and good skin and coat. Biotin deficiencies are quite rare and it would take an extraordinary amount of eggs to create a deficiency. Moreover, egg yolks are very high in biotin, so as long as you feed the entire egg, there are few worries. There are other sources of biotin in the diet as well. Liver is a particularly good source. Once again, cooking the egg white will eliminate the risk but your dog will lose much of the nutritional value. If feeding your dog eggs on a regular basis, simply make sure he gets the whole egg, not just the white. From http://www.dogsnaturallymagazine.com/feeding-your-dog-raw-eggs-good-or-bad/ seems to be the comon view point..... just dont feed em a diet composed soley of eggs.....not that you could withstand the gaseous results I suspect Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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