Can cats and kittens be fed eggs, and in what form?

Every pet owner should know this.

Many cat owners wonder whether they should feed eggs to their cats, and if so, how much and when? It was believed in the past that eggs were not very beneficial even for humans. But times change, and perspectives on their harmfulness and benefits have changed too. It has been proven that eggs are beneficial not only for humans but also for our furry companions. And how can one resist when a cat pounces at the sound of a cracking egg, like a rocket? Our cats love eggs, but in different ways. Most prefer boiled yolks, while some enjoy only the whites or the entire raw egg.

In our time of widespread allergies, it is crucial to know from the beginning what we can feed our cats and what is strictly contraindicated for them.

We all know that every food product contains both beneficial and not-so-beneficial substances. Previously, few people thought about it and simply ate everything available, especially considering the limited choices.

Nowadays, store shelves are filled with abundance, but is it truly beneficial? It’s no wonder that even animals are falling ill more frequently and severely than before.

Today, we will talk about chicken eggs and whether they can and should be given to cats.

As we know, even predators cannot be fed solely with meat, as it would lead to digestive issues and chronic kidney and liver diseases.

But what about in the wild? After all, predators don’t gather berries or chew on grass, do they? The thing is, when a predator kills another animal, especially herbivores, it consumes all the substances that accumulated in the prey’s body throughout its lifetime along with the meat. Have you noticed that predators usually feed on herbivorous animals and fish? That’s where they get their mineral and vitamin complex.

It’s not known how cats in the wild feed on eggs, but domestic cats love them. Perhaps they recognize by smell that eggs are a good source of protein. And most importantly, egg whites are easily and completely absorbed in a cat’s stomach without causing any harm.

So, chicken and quail eggs are very beneficial for cats. Thanks to their composition (including amino acids such as tryptophan, methionine, lysine, minerals, and vitamins B1, B2, B6, B12, A, PP), they improve the mood and immunity of cats, strengthen the skeletal system and blood vessels, make the fur shiny, and keep the cat young and reproductive for a long time.

Good-quality cat food always includes eggs because the vitamins in a single egg cover one-third of an adult cat’s daily needs. An adult cat only needs 1-2 boiled eggs per week. It’s better to grate the egg into cottage cheese or vegetable puree. You can also prepare a fluffy omelet with milk. Avoid giving fried or raw eggs!

Be cautious with eggs!

Raw chicken eggs may contain the pathogen of salmonellosis (quail eggs are not infected with salmonellosis due to the higher temperature in quails), and some cats can have an allergy to eggs.
You should not give too many boiled eggs at once. It can lead to severe constipation.
Eggs should not be given in cases of heart, blood vessel, kidney, gallbladder, and liver diseases.
Raw egg white should not be given to pregnant, lactating, chronically ill cats, and kittens under six months old.

So if your pet is healthy and enjoys eggs, don’t deny them this pleasure. The key is to know the right amount.