I have a question for anybody on here who is knowledgeable about animal nutrition.
Are thoroughly cooked eggs (no oil or butter) good for dogs - and what would be the maximum percentage of the diet which would be recommended for eggs?
I know that the American Heart Association has lifted their ban on eggs for human consumption. While, before, they thought they increased blood cholesterol to unsafe levels, studies have found that this isn't the case. Eggs are the most complete food found in nature - containing complete protein and every essential vitamin and mineral except for vitamin C.
Do eggs contain anything which is harmful to dogs?
The reason that I'm asking is that I have 24 chickens who have begun laying, and so I have a readily-available source of protein. I feed organically, and don't use any medications - so I know that these eggs do not contain any harmful chemicals. (These chickens have it made, by the way - so no "anti-chicken-raising sentiments" please. They have a wonderful triple-insulated and heated coop, very clean conditions, and lots of room. When the weather is warm they will be playing outdoors, well-protected from predators, during the day.)
I could sell excess eggs, but if they're good for Max I would like to give him as many as would be prudent.
Thanks, in advance, for any advice you will give me!
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