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Can my 5-month-old puppy safely eat raw eggs on a regular basis?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Native American Indian Dog | Male | neutered | 8 months and 1 day old | 20 lbs

Can I feed my 5months puppy with raw eggs (not shell) weekly thrice?

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Answered By Lindsey Edwards MVB, BSc, IVCA

Veterinarian

Published on December 21st, 2019

Eggs are a highly nutritious snack but should not be fed raw regularly as there is avidin in them which binds with biotin, an important vitamin. Whitening the egg with boiling water or cooking is preferred

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