{"id":189,"date":"2019-05-17T12:28:01","date_gmt":"2019-05-17T12:28:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/happyfrenchbulldog.com\/?p=189"},"modified":"2023-01-25T20:17:57","modified_gmt":"2023-01-26T01:17:57","slug":"can-a-french-bulldog-eat-eggs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/happyfrenchbulldog.com\/can-a-french-bulldog-eat-eggs\/","title":{"rendered":"Can French Bulldogs Eat Eggs?"},"content":{"rendered":"

\u2018An egg today is better than a hen tomorrow\u2019 – <\/em>a thought of Benjamin Franklin. But can dogs eat eggs? The short answer is: yes. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

But there are some things to consider with dogs eating eggs. Keep reading to find out when not to give your dogs eggs and what the nutritional benefits may be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You may be wondering if your Frenchie can eat eggs if they get sick and if it\u2019s harmful. You\u2019ll find this out and other important stuff, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Can French Bulldogs Eat Eggs? A Myth Busted<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It is often said that eggs are good for the dog\u2019s coat. However, if you provide your dog or puppy with proper food<\/a>, giving an egg has no added value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you want the coat of your Frenchie to shine, you won\u2019t feed your dog eggs. In fact, this goal would be achieved by rubbing raw egg yolk into your dog\u2019s coat. But, this is not crucial to shiny fur and is likely not a fun task.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dog foods<\/a> and suppleme<\/a>nts can do this trick in a less messy way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Harm in Dogs Eating Eggs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While eggs are not necessarily dangerous for dogs to eat, they can be hard to digest for some dogs. Young, sick, or old dogs may be unable to digest eggs easily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, long-time consumption of uncooked eggs can eventually lead to obesity, since each egg contains about 70 calories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Can Dogs Eat Raw Eggs?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The safe answer to this is no.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many think this may be okay since a raw egg is easy to digest and does provide various amino acids. While this may be true, there are risks in eating raw eggs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Not only does eating raw eggs lead to possible salmonella<\/a>, but eggs can also grow bacteria over time that your dog could consume if they eat an egg that is of any length of age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While some foods do lose their nutrients when cooked, eggs are still a healthy food for your dog after being cooked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Can Dogs Eat Eggs That are Cooked?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Now that we know raw eggs are not a good option for your Frenchie let\u2019s talk about cooked eggs. It is definitely okay to provide your dog with cooked eggs on occasion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Poached, boiled, and scrambled eggs are all acceptable, but scrambled may be the least desirable way to serve up eggs to your French Bulldog. This is because scrambled eggs are usually prepared with butter or oil, which your dog should not consume.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The best way to serve eggs to your dog is poached or boiled since you are simply using water to cook the eggs. Be sure not to add salt or pepper. This means that serving your dog a bite of your prepared eggs for breakfast is probably not best.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Often?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

So, yes, eggs are nutritious for your Frenchie. However, don\u2019t serve too many. Again, eggs can cause obesity. An egg typically has about 70 calories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s safe to consider an egg a \u201ctreat\u201d and follow the 10% rule, where your dog only consumes 10% of its daily calories through treats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With that said, you can boil an egg and give pieces as a treat or poach an egg and give a small amount on top of the food. Don\u2019t use the egg as a meal replacement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Nutrients in an Egg<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Eggs can be a healthy treat for your Frenchie as they contain a combination of essential nutrients. An egg contains the following nine nutrients:<\/p>\n\n\n\n