Can Cats Eat Eggs? Should Kittens Eat Eggs?

Can cats eat eggs? Yes, they can — but that doesn’t mean you should go cracking one into your feline friend’s food bowl every morning.

Eggs offer some beneficial nutrients, but they don't provide a complete and balanced diet for cats. So while cats can eat eggs, moderation and preparation are key.

Cats are obligate carnivores, meaning their bodies are built to get most nutrients from animal protein. Eggs, especially fully cooked ones, provide essential amino acids that help with muscle maintenance and other bodily functions. But feeding eggs to your cat entails a few caveats.

Cooked Eggs Are Best

If you're going to add eggs to your cat's diet, stick to cooked eggs — boiled, scrambled, or poached — with no added oils, butter, or seasonings.

Fully cooked eggs reduce the risk of expos