Do cats eat egg yolks or egg whites?

May 15,2024
2Min

Cats can eat some cooked egg yolks in moderation, but owners are not advised to overfeed them.

Although cooked egg yolks contain more lecithin, protein, calcium, phosphorus and other elements, cats eating too much will not only become obese and cause problems such as pancreatitis, but may also suffer from indigestion. In addition, it is not recommended to give eggs to cats regardless of whether they are cooked or not, because their intestines and stomach cannot digest egg whites.

What are the benefits of cats eating egg yolks:

Cats eating egg yolks can supplement enough protein and lecithin, which is helpful for the healthy growth and brain development of cats. And it also has a certain hair beautifying effect.

It is recommended that cats be fed an appropriate amount of egg yolks every day. Generally, it is recommended that adult cats be fed one egg yolk a day. Because cats eating too much egg yolk can easily cause them to get angry or be picky eaters. In addition, it is not recommended for cats with poor gastrointestinal digestion ability to eat egg yolks.

Under normal circumstances, as long as the quality of cat food fed is good enough, the above nutrients can be absorbed, and no additional supplements are needed.

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