Meat & Fish
Raw eggs: Safe for Dogs and Cats?
Raw eggs can carry Salmonella and E. coli, and repeated feeding can interfere with biotin absorption; cooking removes both risks.
Toxic principle: Salmonella spp./E. coli bacterial contamination; avidin protein in raw egg white blocks biotin absorption with chronic feeding
Watch for
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Dehydration
- With chronic raw egg white feeding: skin and coat problems from biotin deficiency
Raw eggs pose a Salmonella and E. coli risk to cats and can interfere with biotin absorption if fed repeatedly; cooked eggs avoid both issues.
Toxic principle: Salmonella spp./E. coli bacterial contamination; avidin protein blocks biotin absorption with chronic feeding
Watch for
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Fever
- Low energy
- Cats can shed bacteria without appearing ill
Sources
- ASPCA, "People Foods to Avoid Feeding Your Pets" (raw meat and eggs)
- Catster, "Can Cats Eat Raw Eggs?"
Reviewed 2026-07-12
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