Safety guide
Is Raw egg safe for dogs?
Use with caution
Cooked egg is the safer choice, as raw eggs carry a Salmonella risk and raw egg white contains avidin, which can interfere with biotin absorption over time.
Raw eggs can harbour Salmonella or other bacteria that may make your dog (and your household) ill. Raw egg white also contains avidin, a protein that binds biotin and, with regular feeding over time, can contribute to a biotin deficiency affecting skin and coat. Cooking the egg destroys harmful bacteria and neutralises avidin, so plain scrambled or boiled egg with no salt, butter or seasoning is the far safer option.
Symptoms to watch for
- Vomiting
- Diarrhoea
- Loss of appetite
- Lethargy
- Dull coat or skin problems with long-term raw feeding
What to do immediately
- 1Take away any remaining raw egg
- 2Wash food bowls and surfaces to limit bacterial spread
- 3Offer fresh water and monitor for vomiting or diarrhoea over the next day or two
When to call your vet
Contact your vet if your dog develops persistent vomiting, diarrhoea, lethargy or loss of appetite after eating raw egg.
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