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Can cats eat raw egg?

Avoid

Salmonella risk, and raw white blocks biotin — cooked, it's a good treat.

Cook it (see cooked egg).

Why

Raw eggs can carry Salmonella and E. coli, and avidin in raw white binds biotin, causing skin and coat problems with frequent feeding. Cooking fixes both.

If your cat has a condition

  • Kidney disease Avoid Lower than the 2,000 mg/1000kcal kidney-diet line. Phosphorus 1,272 mg/1000kcal
  • Diabetes Avoid Low in carbohydrate. Carbs 2% of calories
  • Heart disease (HCM) Avoid Low in salt. Sodium 1,022 mg/1000kcal
  • Urinary stones Avoid No specific stone concern known — water intake matters more.

Nutrition per 100 g

Nutrients per 100 g, with phosphorus also shown per 1000 kcal
Calories136 kcal
Protein12.91 g
Fat8.25 g
Carbohydrate0.79 g
Phosphorus173 mg 1,272 mg/1000kcal
Sodium139 mg
Potassium127 mg

Source: Korea MFDS Food Nutrient Database — 달걀_생것

SourcesReviewed 2026-10-24

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