christinepi Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 Not sure where to post this, but here goes: we have our own hens and therefore a lot of eggs. Tracker gets one every day. But I wonder whether dogs can have cholesterol issues?? And how many eggs would be too many? Has anybody ever come across a study on that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MnMDogs Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 I wouldn't worry about it. Eggs were demonized many years ago, and they're really a very healthy and nutritious food. Cholesterol in food doesn't equal cholesterol in the body (which is made by the liver). I wish I could take your extra eggs for you:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brindles Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 Raw or cooked? Mine loved the occasional raw egg when I had chickens. Too many raw eggs can create issues with biotin binding and absorption, but you have to feed a whole bunch of them to make that happen, according a past Biochemistry professor. Quote | Rachel | Dewty, Trigger, and Charlotte | Missing Dazzle, Echo, and Julio | Learn what your greyhound's life was like before becoming part of yours!"The only thing better than the cutest kitty in the world is any dog." -Daniel Tosh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galgrey Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 I wouldn't worry about it. Eggs were demonized many years ago, and they're really a very healthy and nutritious food. Cholesterol in food doesn't equal cholesterol in the body (which is made by the liver). I wish I could take your extra eggs for you:) Quote Cynthia, & Cristiano, galgoAlways in my heart: Frostman Newdawn Frost, Keno Jet Action & Chloe (NGA racing name unknown), Irys (galgo), Hannah (weim), Cruz (galgo), & Carly CW Your Charming Princess http://www.greyhound-data.com/d?i=1018857 "It came to me that every time I lose a dog they take a piece of my heart with them. And every new dog who comes into my life, gifts me with a piece of their heart. If I live long enough, all the components of my heart will be dog, and I will become as generous and loving as they are." -- Unknown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christinepi Posted July 25, 2012 Author Share Posted July 25, 2012 I snooped around the internet and one thing has become crystal clear: nobody knows how many eggs are too many for a dog. Human studies don't necessarily apply to dogs. Unless somebody actually does real research on cholesterol and heart disease on canines, everything else remains guess work. The range I found online on what's healthy (or not) for dogs was so extreme that it's obvious nobody really knows. So I'll just stick to what I do now, which is one a day, and keep my fingers crossed. One day someone is going to pay for a study, because there might be money in prescribing statin drugs for dogs... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sobesmom Posted August 5, 2012 Share Posted August 5, 2012 I snooped around the internet and one thing has become crystal clear: nobody knows how many eggs are too many for a dog. Human studies don't necessarily apply to dogs. Unless somebody actually does real research on cholesterol and heart disease on canines, everything else remains guess work. The range I found online on what's healthy (or not) for dogs was so extreme that it's obvious nobody really knows. So I'll just stick to what I do now, which is one a day, and keep my fingers crossed. One day someone is going to pay for a study, because there might be money in prescribing statin drugs for dogs... Sounds sensible to me. I really don't think one egg a day is excessive. I know people that have put a raw egg on their dog's food every day for years - and they never had heart attacks. I think it's a fine, natural protein source full or goodness. And - nobody has proven otherwise. I feed kibble- so honestly - there could be an egg a day in that - I don't know. I'd go with it. I give my grey an egg at least once a week. Either raw on kibble, or Sunday breakfast scrambled leftovers. She won't eat shells though. My other grey LOVED a raw egg - with shell. One more thing - have you tried giving raw eggs frozen? I've heard that a raw egg frozen (given outside) is a real treat in the summer. Haven't tried it myself though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lfreem2 Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 We have chickens too and I feed Ellie a cooked egg or two per week. She LOVES them! And she's got a crazy shiny coat to show for it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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