Dogs · Proteins

Can dogs or cats eat raw eggs?

Be careful read the fine print

The problem compound: salmonella risk; avidin in raw whites (interferes with biotin). For: dogs & cats.

Cooked eggs are the safe version — see the egg entry. Cookie-dough theft is the usual exposure route.

Symptoms to watch

vomitingdiarrhea

What this looks like when it goes wrong — most exposures stay mild.

Sources: ASPCA Animal Poison Control + Merck Veterinary Manual. Reference information — not a substitute for your veterinarian, who knows your pet's history.

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