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Is it safe to feed my dog an egg every day, including the shell?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Female | 2 years old | 11 lbs

Can i feed my dog an egg a day?She loves it and the egg shell? Thank you

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Answered By Ricardo Fernandez, DVM

Veterinarian, Veterinary Oncology Resident

Published on November 3rd, 2017

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! You could do it perhaps a few times a week but without the shell. I would avoid doing it longterm on a daily basis as it does contain a large amount of cholesterol. Good luck!

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