According to veterinarians, chicken and quail eggs are beneficial for cats if consumed in moderation and heat-treated. Cat owners need to take into account that some pets may have an allergic reaction to the protein component of the product. If the animal's diet is rich in minerals, then before including eggs that contain high doses of Ca, you need to check the optimal amount with your doctor.
Composition and benefits of eggs
The egg contains more than a dozen vitamins: A, C, D, E, K, B vitamins: B1, B2, B6, B9, B12, as well as microelements: calcium, potassium, zinc, magnesium, iron, phosphorus, sodium and many others necessary for the health of the cat.
The egg white contains a source of easily digestible protein. The yolk is rich in fat-soluble vitamins and choline, which controls fat and cholesterol levels in the body. Lecithin has a positive effect on blood supply to the brain. Egg yolk also contains cholesterol, which is considered the least harmful due to its balance with lecithin, which has a positive effect on the nutrition of nerve cells and is necessary for proper blood supply to the brain.
Eggs contain a lot of nutrients
What diseases can be treated?
The medicinal plant contains large quantities of complex nitrogen-free organic compounds called saponins, resin, vitamin K, tannins, and phytosterol. Therefore, pink immortelle has an excellent effect on the circulatory system, promoting faster clotting. Experts recommend using the plant for uterine or hemorrhoidal bleeding and hemoptysis. However, it is prohibited to determine the dosage yourself. This should only be done by a doctor.
The plant will help:
- very quickly and very effectively stop the flow of blood;
- use in gynecology implies the ability to normalize menstrual bleeding;
- remove stones formed in the bladder;
- cure the inflammatory process;
- improve visual ability;
- reduce the size of a malignant neoplasm;
- dilate blood vessels;
- relieve pain caused by gout;
- lower blood pressure;
- put the nervous system in order.
All parts of the plant located above the ground, including the stem, leaves and cap, have healing properties.
The medicinal plant contains large quantities of complex nitrogen-free organic compounds called saponins, resin, vitamin K, tannins, and phytosterol.
Eggs in the diet of cats
Rich in vitamins, eggs are an essential element of proper cat nutrition. As a rule, they are part of premium professional feeds. In the case of natural feeding, the owner must add them independently, observing the proportions, restrictions and other features of the product.
Veterinarians agree that eggs that have not undergone heat treatment are prohibited for cats. They can become a carrier of salmonella, which is neutralized by high temperatures during cooking. Slightly undercooked so-called poached and benedict are also contraindicated.
Boil eggs for at least five minutes and serve without salt. In this case, the danger of harm to the animal will be prevented, and the beneficial properties will be obtained to the maximum.
Raw eggs can cause salmonellosis
What are the benefits of eggs for a cat?
For carnivorous animals, namely domestic cats, their diet should consist overwhelmingly of protein. The source of protein is mainly meat and fish, but they are not the only ones that should make up a complete diet.
Eggs provide the body not only with protein, but with important amino acids that strengthen the cat’s immunity, prevent cardiovascular diseases, and sharpen vision.
Eggs contain vitamins and a number of essential minerals: iron, calcium, magnesium, potassium. They are good for joints and muscles, bones, and strengthen the nervous system. When combined with vitamin D, calcium maintains healthy teeth. Biotin, which is abundant in eggs, has a positive effect on the condition of the coat.
It is not obvious, but eggshells are no less useful than whites and yolks. It contains a whole complex of minerals. The shells must be washed in running water and poured with boiling water, and added to food in a highly crushed form.
Cats with chronic diseases should not eat eggs
Eggs are harmful to cats
When choosing food for cats, you should take into account what they eat in the wild. Cats belong to the order of carnivores, which means that the basis of their diet is animal products rich in protein. A wild cat hunts birds, small rodents, and can also destroy bird nests and eat eggs. Therefore, eggs added to the diet in small quantities do not cause any harm to the cat’s body.
Eggs, like any product, can cause allergies and individual intolerance. In case of allergies, skin rashes and itching, diarrhea and vomiting may occur.
In addition, store-bought eggs may contain an antibiotic that is given to chickens. It negatively affects the immune system of cats and disrupts the functioning of internal organs.
Quail eggs are easier to digest in the body
Chicken or quail eggs
There is an opinion that quail eggs are more beneficial for cats, that they are richer in protein, strengthen the immune system and help get rid of diseases. In fact, quail eggs are slightly superior in health benefits to chicken eggs. The advantage of quail eggs is that they are actually better absorbed in the cat’s body.
It is a mistake to think that due to the high body temperature of quails, their eggs cannot contain salmonella, but this is not the case. Research has revealed the presence of bacteria on the inside of eggshells. Therefore, it is better to feed your cat a product that has undergone heat treatment.
Plant essence
The medicinal herb received another name: antennaria - a dioecious plant. In one of the so-called houses, staminate flowers are located, and in the other, pistillate flowers feel quite comfortable. That is why this flower is also called dioecious cat's paw.
Popularly, this medicinal herb has many alternative names. It is also called cat eggs due to the soft fluff covering the medicinal herb. Some people call pink immortelle a chest grass, due to its ability to quickly cure colds. Another name for the grass is nechuevik.
Pink immortelle grows in the land of the rising sun, Asia and Northern Kazakhstan, central and northern Europe, as well as North America. This is due to the fact that the cat's paw prefers coniferous forests, sandy shores of reservoirs, and dry moss-lichen tundra as its habitat.
Cat egg flowers are represented by several baskets. In this case, the top one is the largest and reaches a diameter of about 6 mm. Thus, the apical basket is the so-called cap. Since pink immortelle is dioecious, it contains both male and female baskets. Depending on gender, baskets may vary in color and shape. For example, men's baskets have white petals, while women's ones have pink petals. It is also curious that women’s baskets do not look like a hat, but resemble a bowl, since they are distinguished by their oblong shape.
What is catnip for?
How much and how often to give your cat an egg
Not a single product will be beneficial if you feed your pet only it. This also applies to eggs in a cat’s diet.
Much depends on the individual, but on average an adult cat can eat one whole egg per week. It is better to divide this amount into several feedings. Even if your pet eats eggs with pleasure, limit the amount of this product. In large quantities, eggs can negatively affect a cat's liver, gall bladder and other internal organs.
For kittens who are starting to switch to a natural diet from mother's milk, a fifth of one chicken yolk per week would be close to the ideal amount. As it grows, the portion can be increased to a third and ½ part of the yolk. The yolk of a quail egg will not harm the kitten in its entirety, but also not more than once every seven days.
Eggs are good for kittens too
When should you start introducing eggs into your diet?
If you have adopted a kitten or become the owner of a cat that has recently given birth, difficulties may arise with the choice of food, in particular, whether a small kitten can be given a raw or boiled egg.
Adult and young cats should not eat raw eggs due to the risk of salmonellosis. Boiled eggs do not harm the body of a healthy animal. Kittens up to six months are recommended to consume no more than a quarter of one chicken or whole quail yolk no more than once a week.
It is recommended to feed babies eggs no earlier than they reach three months of age.
Contraindications
Eggs, like any other product, can cause intolerance or allergies .
Therefore, the diet should be supplemented gradually, monitoring the appearance of changes in the animal’s skin and the reaction of the gastrointestinal tract, which may react with vomiting or diarrhea.
Also, in the presence of certain chronic diseases in cats, eggs can cause a sharp deterioration in health.
- Eggs increase blood cholesterol, this can be a critical factor for cats experiencing problems with the cardiovascular system , this is especially true for older animals.
- kidney, liver or gall bladder diseases, it is better to avoid eating eggs to avoid complications.
- for cats suffering from urolithiasis .
You should consult with your veterinarian before introducing any product into your diet, especially if your pet suffers from chronic diseases of the internal organs or does not tolerate certain types of food.
Also, be careful when feeding eggs to pregnant and lactating cats; it is best to do this under the supervision of a doctor.
Some animals enjoy eating eggs
Prevention
Animal lovers are often confused when they discover that their cat has kidney failure. What to do in this situation? You need to treat your pet without wasting a minute and follow all the veterinarian’s recommendations.
But the disease is easier to prevent than to treat. To prevent kidney diseases, Royal Canin, Purina, Hill's, Brit Care, and Bosch Sanabelle have created special foods. Such food is available for sterilized and elderly cats. They are created taking into account the predisposition of such pets to kidney diseases.
But if your cat has problems urinating, blood in the urine, weight loss, or lack of appetite, you should get tested immediately. Start treatment in a timely manner. In such a situation, only medicated feeds are used, which are selected in accordance with the doctor’s recommendations.
The best food for cats with kidney failure is one that treats, helps pets with kidney failure live comfortably and prolongs their life.
How to train a cat to eat eggs
Cats often eat eggs with pleasure, guided by instincts. But it happens that some individuals do not like this product, then the owner has to resort to some tricks.
A boiled egg can be added to your usual diet in finely chopped form. And since it is recommended to eat a small amount of egg at one meal, the cat may not pay attention to its presence on the menu.
If your pet is used to eating store-bought food, study its composition: many manufacturers add eggs to the finished product. Otherwise, you can add a little boiled egg to dry food or canned food.
So, a small amount of chicken or quail eggs will not harm the cat unless there are medical contraindications for this. If in doubt, it is better to consult a veterinarian and undergo the necessary tests. Then you will be confident that you are ensuring the well-being and health of your pet.
Is it possible or not?
Owners often give eggs or egg dishes to their pets, but aren’t they harmful to the cat’s body? Breeders and veterinarians who adore these animals have a unanimous opinion. They believe that cat eggs should be on the menu.
But opinions about what kind of eggs these should be – chicken or quail, boiled or raw – are largely ambiguous.
