1. The benefits of eating egg yolks for dogs
1 , Supplemental nutrition
The egg yolk is rich in protein, calcium, phosphorus and other minerals, vitamins and neutral fat, lecithin and other fats, etc., which can add more nutrition to the dog and enhance the resistance of the dog’s body , as well as to promote the recovery of the dog to a healthy physique.
2. Beauty Hair
The egg yolk contains animal lecithin, which can supplement unsaturated fatty acids for dogs, promote the growth of dog hair, and at the same time nourish the hair and promote the hair growth of dogs Soft and shiny effect. In addition, it can also help dogs prevent skin diseases.
3. Promote brain development
The lecithin content in egg yolk is very high. After the lecithin is digested by the dog, it will release choline, which reaches the puppy’s brain through the blood , can play a role in promoting the brain development of puppies, alleviating the mental decline of adult dogs, and enhancing memory. Simply put, proper feeding of egg yolks can make dogs smarter.
4. Good for eyes
There are also ingredients such as lutein and zeaxanthin in egg yolk, which can help dogs’ eyes filter harmful ultraviolet rays and delay eye aging. It can also prevent eye diseases such as macular degeneration and cataracts in dogs.
2. Precautions for feeding egg yolks to dogs
1. Do not feed raw egg yolks
Raw eggs may carry parasites and bacteria, and dogs are susceptible to parasitic diseases or other diseases after eating them. It can be fed to the dog, or it can be mixed into dog food.
2. Moderate feeding
The benefits of eating egg yolks for dogs are many, provided that they are fed in moderation. Feeding your dog too many egg yolks can actually be detrimental to your dog’s health. Under normal circumstances, dogs weighing less than 5kg can eat 1/2~1 egg yolk a week; dogs weighing 5kg~10kg can eat 1~2 egg yolks a week, and dogs over 10kg can eat no more than 3 egg yolks a week.
In addition, not all dogs are suitable for eating egg yolks. For example, dogs with sensitive skin, obesity and constipation are not suitable for eating egg yolks. All owners should feed them according to the actual situation of the dog.
Three, the danger of dogs eating too much egg yolk
Although egg yolk is rich in nutrients, it contains Cholesterol fat is a double-edged sword. First of all, dogs who eat too much egg yolk at one time can easily cause gastrointestinal discomfort, diarrhea, vomiting, etc., and even acute pancreatitis in severe cases. Secondly, dogs consuming too much egg yolk for a long time can easily lead to obesity in dogs and increase the risk of cardiovascular disease in dogs. Therefore, the egg yolk must be fed to the dog in moderation, and not too much. It is recommended to feed the dog during special periods, such as lactation and other times when supplemental nutrition is required.
My introduction to the benefits and precautions of eating egg yolks for dogs is here, I hope it can help you.
