can I give my two boxer dogs eggs everyday? can it cause any heart problems in them?

Answer 1

PLease note raw eggs are on this list. I am curious, why do you want to feed your dogs so many eggs?

Toxic Foods:

Chocolate/Caffeine:

Chocolate contains theobromine, a compound that is a cardiac stimulant and a diuretic.

After their pet has eaten a large quantity of chocolate, many pet owners assume their pet is unaffected. However, the signs of sickness may not be seen for several hours, with death following within twenty-four hours. Symptoms include Staggering, labored breathing, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, tremors, fever, heart rate increase, arrhythmia, seizures, coma, death.

Cocoa powder and cooking chocolate are the most toxic forms. A 10-kilogram dog can be seriously affected if it eats a quarter of a 250gm packet of cocoa powder or half of a 250gm block of cooking chocolate. These forms of chocolate contain ten times more theobromine than milk chocolate. Thus, a chocolate mud cake could be a real health risk for a small dog. Even licking a substantial part of the chocolate icing from a cake can make a dog unwell.

Semi-sweet chocolate and dark chocolate are the next most dangerous forms, with milk chocolate being the least dangerous. A dog needs to eat more than a 250gm block of milk chocolate to be affected. Obviously, the smaller the dog, the less it needs to eat.

Onions/Garlic:

Onions and garlic contain the toxic ingredient thiosulphate. Onions are more of a danger.

Pets affected by onion toxicity will develop haemolytic anaemia, where the pet’s red blood cells burst while circulating in its body. Symptoms include Hemolytic Anemia, labored breathing, liver damage, vomiting, diarrhea, discolored urine.

The poisoning occurs a few days after the pet has eaten the onion. All forms of onion can be a problem including dehydrated onions, raw onions, cooked onions and table scraps containing cooked onions and/or garlic. Left over pizza, Chinese dishes and commercial baby food containing onion, sometimes fed as a supplement to young pets, can cause illness.

While garlic also contains the toxic ingredient thiosulphate, it seems that garlic is less toxic and large amounts would need to be eaten to cause illness.

Mushrooms:

Mushroom toxicity does occur in dogs and it can be fatal if certain species of mushrooms are eaten. Amanita phalloides is the most commonly reported severely toxic species of mushroom in the US but other Amanita species are toxic. Symptoms include Abdominal pain, drooling, liver damage, kidney damage, vomiting diarrhea, convulsions, coma, death

Grapes/Raisins:

As few as a handful of raisins or grapes can make a dog ill; however, of the 10 cases reported to the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (APCC), each dog ingested between 9 ounces and 2 pounds of grapes or raisins. Symptoms include vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and lethargy.

Macadamia Nuts:

Macadamia nuts are another concern, along with most other kinds of nuts. Their high phosphorus content is said to possibly lead to bladder stones. Dogs develop a tremor of the skeletal muscles, and weakness or paralysis of the hindquarters. Affected dogs are often unable to rise and are distressed, usually panting. Some affected dogs have swollen limbs and show pain when the limbs are manipulated.

NOTE: Pets owners should not assume that human food is always safe for pets. When it comes to chocolate, onions, garlic and macadamia nuts, such foods should be given in only small quantities, or not at all. Be sure that your pets can’t get into your stash of chocolates, that food scraps are disposed of carefully to prevent onion and garlic toxicity and that your dog is prevented from picking up macadamia nuts if you have a tree in your garden.

Baby Food:

Can contain onion powder, which can be toxic to dogs. Can also result in nutritional deficiencies, if fed in large amounts.

Bones from fish, poultry, or other meat sources:

Can cause obstruction or laceration of the digestive system.

Cat Food:

Cat food is generally too high in protein and fats.

Fat Trimmings:

Can cause pancreatitis.

Milk and other dairy products:

Some adult dogs and cats do not have sufficient amounts of the enzyme lactase, which breaks down the lactose in milk. This can result in diarrhea. Lactose-free milk products are available for pets.

Raw Eggs:

Contain an enzyme called avidin, which decreases the absorption of biotin (a B vitamin). This can lead to skin and hair coat problems. Raw eggs may also contain Salmonella.

Raw Fish:

Can result in a thiamine (a B vitamin) deficiency leading to loss of appetite, seizures, and in severe cases, death. More common if raw fish is fed regularly.

Answer 2

I think you should keep your dogs, both of them, and wait to have a baby until you can afford to have your own home. It does not sound like you are in a position, either mentally or financially, to add a child just yet. There will be time. 1,000 square feet is VERY small for three adults and two boxers. Babies take up little actual space, but they need a quiet and safe place to spend time while napping, etc. and in a very short time they turn into crawlers and then into toddlers. It will be difficult enough, learning to live with his brother, even though I am sure you all get along and he is a great guy. Save up your money and get a place of your own, then think about a baby. Good luck. More: I see your additional details, and I stand by my answer. At 23, you are still very young. Wait, see how it goes with the brother. But I really think you should wait a few more years for a baby. Get a bigger place with a fenced yard for the dogs. Right now your dogs are your "babies". When they are older, you will be more ready for the real thing.

Answer 3

Put them in a mug and microwave them for about 10-15 seconds so they get a little hard,but are still runny.

A few times a week is good for them, and you can even give them the shells.

Edit: No "raw" eggs, just microwave them on high for 10-15 seconds, just enough to kill off the bacteria and make the white part white.

Answer 4

Well I was just going to say that it don't sound like a good idea, but our friend b.w. above has told everybody reading this almost everything they could wish to know about feeding puppies and dogs. I think pretty much the same applies to cats and kittens too. Thanks b.w.
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Answer 5

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Answer 6

Not every day. Maybe as a weekly treat (e.g. Saturday morning).

Otherwise, their dry dog food is enough if it's a premium dog food.

Answer 7

Yes you can give them eggs. I'd suggest hard boiling them, dont cook them in butter like fatty humans do.

Or if you do fry them, use a non-stick spray.

Answer 8

I feed my dogs eggs in their food, but i would only give them one egg per day in their food.

Answer 9

my two boxers eat eggs probably twice a week. i mix raw eggs in with their food.

Answer 10

No, it has to many cholesterol. Its ok to give your dog eggs once a while. one in every month.