food
Eggs
SAFE
Fully cooked eggs are safe and nutritious for dogs. Avoid raw eggs and eggs cooked with butter or seasonings.
What to do
Cook eggs thoroughly and avoid seasonings.
When to contact a vet: Contact a vet if your dog ate raw eggs and shows signs of illness.
Symptoms to look for
- vomiting
- diarrhoea
- biotin deficiency from long-term raw egg feeding
Why
Eggs are a good source of protein, fatty acids and vitamins. They should be cooked to reduce the risk of salmonella and to make the protein easier to digest. Scrambled or boiled eggs without butter, oil, salt or seasoning are best.
- Safer parts
- {"fully cooked plain eggs"}
- Parts to avoid
- {"raw eggs","eggs with butter or seasoning","fried eggs"}
- Preparation
- Cook eggs plainly by boiling, poaching or scrambling without oil or butter.
- How much matters
- One egg for a medium to large dog, less for small dogs.
- Severity
- Mild
Sources
- American Kennel ClubVeterinary information — Nutrition
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Last reviewed 6 September 2026 · next review due September 2027.
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Dogs can react differently depending on their size, age, health, allergies, medications, the amount consumed and other circumstances. An item classified as Safe is not necessarily suitable for every individual dog.
If your dog has eaten something potentially poisonous or dangerous, has eaten an unknown substance, or is showing concerning symptoms, contact your veterinarian or an emergency veterinary service immediately.
Do not induce vomiting or give your dog medication unless specifically instructed to do so by a veterinary professional.