Can dogs eat it?
Can dogs eat eggs?
Last updated 23 September 2026 · How we write and check this
Short answer
Eggs are an excellent food for most dogs when they are cooked. They provide high-quality protein, vitamins, and minerals, and scrambled or hard-boiled eggs are easy to prepare. Cook them without butter, oil, salt, or milk, and treat them as part of your dog's daily calories. One egg a few times a week suits most medium-sized dogs.
What an egg adds to the bowl
A large egg contains about 70 to 80 calories and around 6 g of protein, plus B vitamins, selenium, and riboflavin. Egg protein is easy to digest, which is why eggs appear in many dog foods. The yolk carries most of the fat and vitamins, while the white is almost pure protein.
Most dogs love the taste, which makes eggs useful for adding interest to a meal.
How much egg is sensible
For a 5 kg (11 lb) dog, a quarter to half an egg is a portion. A 15 to 20 kg (33 to 44 lb) dog can have one egg, and a 35 kg (77 lb) dog one or two. Offer eggs two to four times a week rather than daily if your dog already eats a complete diet, and trim the main meal slightly.
Too many eggs add calories and can loosen stools.
Ways to prepare eggs
Scrambled in a nonstick pan with no fat, hard-boiled and chopped, or poached are all good choices. Avoid eggs fried in butter or oil, omelets with cheese, ham, onion, or chives, and egg dishes like quiche or egg fried rice. Let eggs cool before serving to avoid burning your dog's mouth.
Leftover plain egg keeps in the fridge for one or two days.
Allergies and sensitivities
Egg allergy is uncommon in dogs, but it does happen. Offer a small amount the first time and watch for itching, ear scratching, or loose stools over the following days.
Key takeaways
- Cooked eggs are nutritious and easy to digest.
- One egg a few times a week suits most medium dogs.
- Cook eggs plain, without butter, salt, or milk.
- Avoid egg dishes that contain onion, chives, or cheese.