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My cat loves egg yolks. Is it safe to feed her 1-2 cooked yolks daily?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed | 2 years and 2 months old

Is the yolk of eggs bad for cats?my cat loves them and eat 1 or 2 a day.is it ok?

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Answered By Emily, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on July 17th, 2017

A small amount is fine. As long as they are thoroughly cooked it should be OK for your cat to have some of an egg yolk. It is best that their main source of food is a balanced cat food. That ensures they are getting plenty of minerals and vitamins that are necessary in the right ratio's.

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