Hello to all the fellow German Shepherds owners on the other side of the screen. Maintainance and enhancement of the health and fitness of your German Shepherd is a lovely thing to do. Can you achieve these goals by feeding your German Shepherd some eggs? Are eggs good for your german Shepherd? And most importantly, are there any known medical risks attached to the consumption of eggs?
Let’s discover the answers so you can take better care of the health of your German Shepherds.
Safety comes first
Yes! according to AKC Eggs are completely safe for your german Shepherd. They are a healthy and natural german shepherd diet by all the known standards. Eggs are a significant part of the carnivore diet and were one of the favorite and easy-to-find food items of wolves, the evolutionary ancestors of your German Shepherds. Therefore, german shepherds are naturally able to eat and digest eggs.
In case your dog has any medical condition, discuss the matter with your vet. Otherwise, for a healthy german shepherd, eggs are very safe.
Nutritional benefits of eggs
Eggs are very beneficial for your german Shepherd. They have excellent nutritional values that are beneficial and necessary for your german Shepherd.
Here is the list of those
- Proteins
- Essential amino acids
- Fatty acids
- Iron
- Vitamins
Eggs are rich in protein. Feeding eggs to your german Shepherd is a really easy, cheap, and readily available way of obtaining protein needs. Protein is necessary for all the basic biological mechanisms for regulating the healthy life of your german shepherds. Essential amino acids are derivatives of protein. Some amino acids are naturally produced in the body of your german Shepherd. Others are taken from external sources. The amino acids are called essential amino acids. Eggs are one of the best foods to fulfill the need for amino acids.
Other macro and micronutrients that are present in eggs are also very essential for the maintenance of health. They maintain the health of the gastrointestinal tract, immune system, and cardiac health. Egg consumption can also make your german Shepherd more good-looking as it improves the skin texture and make the coat of your german Shepherd shinier.
Germans Shepherd’s favorite egg recipes
Eggs are a very good treat for your german shepherds. There are several versatile and simple preparing eggs for your german Shepherd. You can make them tasty and more nutritional by adding additional food items along with the eggs.
Boiled egg
Boiled eggs are easy to prepare. You can add salt and other spices along with boiled eggs for a different taste. Boiling the eggs preserves the quality of protein. Vitamins and other micro and macronutrients can denature if you prepare eggs differently, but at the end of the day, it all depends on what your german Shepherd prefers.
Cooked egg
Cooking the eggs improves the quality of fats in the egg. They also make eggs taste better. You can add vegetables and cheese to make the eggs healthier and for a change in taste. This does take a while, but it’s the best recipe for occasional treats.
You have multiple options for cooking your eggs, some german shepherds like scrambled eggs, and others prefer omelet or fry.
Raw egg
Feeding german shepherds raw eggs is not advised because their disadvantages outweigh their benefits. Eating raw eggs makes german shepherds more vulnerable to viral and bacterial attacks. Some bacteria and viruses become harmless when they are exposed to high temperatures.
There is a bacterial infarction called salmonella. Feeding your german shepherd raw eggs can cause this problem. It results in vomiting, fever, and diarrhea.
Certain enzymes are present in raw eggs that become harmful if not cooked. Avidin is one of them. It inhibits the absorption of biotin protein. The roughness of the skin and other skin problems are symptoms of this condition.
Yolk or egg white
Keep this simple rule in mind: egg white contains amino acids and protein. Egg yolk is rich in fatty acids and vitamins.
Now you can make your own choice following your goals with the german Shepherd. Feeding egg whites are better if you want to give them eggs as a protein source. If increasing the minerals, fats, and fatty acids is your goal, the yolk is a good source.
Can German shepherd Eat eggshells
There aren’t any nutritional disadvantages of eggshells as they are a good source of calcium. According to some studies, eggshells can relieve joint pain and arthritis.
The only problem is their taste. In case your German Shepherd does not mind eating eggshells, great. Otherwise, you can also add egg shells in powdered form to other foods.
Suitable Amount
The number of eggs your german Shepherd should eat depends on various factors like the routine of your german Shepherd, what health goals you have in mind for them, any medical condition they have, and most importantly, their age and size.
An egg contains 60 calories, 6 grams of protein, and 4 grams of fat.
After consideration of all these factors, you can carefully decide the amount yourself. Asking your vet is still a better option.
My recommendation is that if you want to add eggs to the diet of your german Shepherd, start with one egg a day. Cooked or boiled is a better option than a raw egg; monitor their response. If everything works out, you can add more eggs down the line.
Make sure that you have multiple sources of protein along with the eggs. Too many eggs can increase the weight of your german Shepherd.
Safe for puppies?
Eggs are safe for puppies as well. Some vets recommend eggs for puppies if they have any digestive problems. As long as you carefully monitor the number of eggs, it is a completely safe diet for puppies.
Things to consider before feeding eggs
Eggs should not be the only protein source. You must also add other protein sources like fish and meat to the diet.
- Do take the opinion from your vet in case your pet has a medical condition.
- Too many eggs a day can cause weight gain.
- Eating raw eggs can cause medical complications.
- Ensure that eggs come from healthy sources like farms that take good care of hen’s diet.
My experience
My german shepherds love the egg treat. I do not feed them eggs daily. Every once in a while, they enjoy cooked eggs treat. I take special care to feed them boiled eggs after a run or some exercise. As per my experience, eggs are safe and beneficial for healthy dogs.
FAQs
How do you know if you are feeding your dog too many eggs?
Keep a strict eye on the health patterns of your dog. Too many eggs can increase their weight, leaving them lazy and lethargic. It is advised to give your dogs no more than five eggs weekly.
Can you cure the itching of dogs through eggs?
Eggs are good for skins. They contain biotin protein that nourishes skins. Eating eggs can reduce itching by making the skin healthier.
