Can dogs eat egg yolks?

Dogs can be fed raw or cooked egg yolks as a supplement or treat in addition to their regular food. Raw eggs, however, pose a risk of salmonella. Although harmful to humans, salmonella poses little risk to dogs due in part to canine anatomy.Jun 28, 2011 read more

Although egg yolks are a healthy source of nutrients for dogs, the fat content of the food can be problematic. When dogs are fed more fat than they are able to convert into energy, the excess gets converted into body fat, leading to obesity. read more

Moreover, egg yolks are very high in biotin, so as long as you feed the entire egg, there are few worries. There are other sources of biotin in the diet as well. Liver is a particularly good source. Once again, cooking the egg white will eliminate the risk but your dog will lose much of the nutritional value. read more

Yes, dogs can safely eat egg yolks in moderation. It is never a good idea to feed just egg whites to your canine. It’s actually recommended that both are fed to the dog for a more complete nutritious snack. Egg yolks actually contain a high amount of healthy Biotin vitamins (also known as the B7 Vitamin). read more