I caught my parents feeding my dog egg shells. WHAT THE HELL?

Question

Their explanation was: Since the dog eats bones and crunches them up and swallows them, she would be fine with egg shells too.

I took away the egg shells and I said, fine, feed her that if you want to. Feed her that until she dies.

Seriously, this is pissing me off.

Answer 1

OMFG!! THATS LIKE AN ABUSE TO ME! WHY WOULD THEY LET SUCH A POOR DOG EAT SHELLS?~ DO U KNOW HOW MNAY GERMS THAT ARE ON THE ONE SHELL!! U CAN KILL UR DOG THAT WHY.. IM PISSED TOO!!!

Answer 2

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I caught my parents feeding my dog egg shells. WHAT THE HELL?

Their explanation was: Since the dog eats bones and crunches them up and swallows them, she would be fine with egg shells too.



I took away the egg shells and I said, fine, feed her that if you want to. Feed her that until she dies.



Seriously, this is pissing me off.

Answer 3

I thought it was rather weird too but I looked it up and it's actually good for your dog, read this article...

http://www.naturaldogfood.com/WebEmergency_food.html



The Incredible Eggshell



Beside eggs being an excellent protein source, the eggshells provide our dogs with much needed calcium. Eggshells consist of calcium carbonate (94%), magnesium carbonate (1%), calcium phosphate (1%), and organic matter (4%). For those of us who prefer not to use bone meal as a dietary supplement, this is an inexpensive and reliable source.



I spend a few minutes on Sunday preparing the shells. Shells from 8 eggs provide more than enough calcium for the two dogs for the entire week. I think this is worth the effort, since it amounts to another aspect of your dog's diet that you totally control.



The procedure:



Lightly tap the egg on the counter to break the shell and extract the contents. Where the egg has cracked, lift up a part of the shell and pull the broken shell away from the rest of the egg, taking the membrane with it. Sometimes it comes willingly, sometimes not. Don't sweat it if it does not. If you have enough eggs, toss the problem and work on the easier ones. Drop the cleaned shells in a pot of water, bring to a boil, then remove to let them air dry.*



When completely dry pulverize the shells either in a coffee grinder (I have one I use just for this purpose), with a mortar and pestle, or any means you have. Store in a covered jar on your counter and sprinkle on your dog's dinner at the rate of ½ teaspoon per pound of meat.



One half teaspoon of ground egg shells yields about 2750 mg calcium carbonate which has 1100 mg of elemental calcium.



* I boil them as a means of cleaning the shells from left over membranes, and also in case the egg supplier coated the egg surface to maintain freshness.

Answer 4

Egg shells are good for dogs. Preferably they be whole eggs, but just egg shells dont do any harm. They are actually very good for them to eat.



As an guardian to three raw fed dogs, I feed eggs all the time. At least once a week. I also feed chicken quarters, turkey drumsticks, and other raw meaty bones with organs. Eggs are made up just like meat and bone. The protein is just inside the egg and the calcium is in the shell.

Answer 5

Well you're parents are right. Egg shells are full of calcium and when I feed my dogs eggs, I give them the egg shell and all, they crack the egg themselves, eat the insides, and then eat the shell. Egg shells are not bad unless you feed them a lot of them, in fact egg shells have more vitamins and minerals than bones.

Answer 6

there's nothing wrong with raw egg shells.. what do you think dogs in the wild would eat? Live prey is the preferred diet, but if a wild dog were to come upon a nest of eggs.. he'd have a feast! Shell and all! The shells are a good source of calcium.







COOKED bones are not safe to use tho.. as they can splinter and perforate the stomache. Raw bones are digestable tho.

Answer 7

Feeding Eggshells To Dogs

Answer 8

I'm with Kristin on this one (How many thumbs up!!!!)



All my dogs get raw eggs - shells and all at least 3 times a week



They have the glossiest coats and never suffer any skin problems



Way to go to your Mum I say

Answer 9

I give my dog boiled eggs cut into halves to avoid bacterial/salmonella infection and chocking. She loves boiled eggs and will eat them with the shell on. She does not seem to like the shells very much though and will leave them if they come off naturally. Good to know it doesn't scrape their insides. She chews the shells when she eats them so they become tiny any way. Not sure you need to grind them.

Answer 10

If they were ground up in a blender it's fine. Egg shells are actually very, very good for dogs. Good source of vitamin c. Egg shells are popular in raw diets.

Answer 11

Egg shells are great for dogs, and poultry bones are no-no's if cooked, but also great if uncooked (the bones are very soft, not brittle, and have great nutritional value.)



So chill out and go read up on good nutrition for your dog- hint- kibble doesn't grow naturally, and we wouldn't feed our kids the same thing day in and day out without any variety.

Answer 12

Wow... I fed my dogs a dozen whole raw eggs out on the patio today...



yep, they ate the shells.



Many people who raw feed their dogs feed whole raw eggs.. shells and all.



Personally, if my mother did that, I'd think she'd lost her mind (in a good way)... she only feeds her dog kibble.

Answer 13

I get asked if I feed mine or told that my dogs are too skinny on a regular basis. I keep my dogs at healthy weights for their breeds. With my Smooth Collie, people don't realize that, underneath all that hair a Rough Collie really is the lean, mean, herding machine you see in a Smooth Collie. With my Bluetick, he is just naturally lean and people are used to hounds being stocky. With my Xoloitzcuintli... well, he's in that lanky stage right now. He's 6 months. All of my guys are packed with muscle and my Collie, who's 9.5 years old, is ALWAYS guessed to be 3-5 years old by strangers. It's healthier for a dog to be on the leaner side. Too much weight will lead to hip issues later. I just tell people, "No, they are at the proper weight for their breeds. Society is just used to seeing fat dogs that they see a healthy one and think it's too thin".

Answer 14

I hate to say it, but she will be fine - egg shells are just calcium, and are actually fine to feed to them. The only danger is if your dog hasn't enough teeth to chew them, or has a sensitive GI tract and throws them up, only because they are crunchy - or if they contain bacteria because they are raw food from chickens...



The bones on the other hand, are not cool - and that could indeed win her a trip to the very expensive part of the vet clinic.

Answer 15

It's really not bad for him in the nutritional sense. Unfortunately if he is crunching on them, he can cut his mouth. Egg shells, oyster shells, and other hard materials like this are usually ground up and added to feeds for the calcium content. As a fine powder, they are great, as small chunks, not so much. He was probably more interested in the little bits of egg left inside the shell than the actual shell.

Answer 16

I don't understand why your freaking out. Egg shells are very good for dogs they have alot of calcium in them which is good for them, your parents did nothing wrong.

Answer 17

LOL - Egg shells will not harm your dog at all, but will probably just be pooped out. Dogs will eat whole eggs if they find them - it's natural, do not fret.

Answer 18

my mum did this aswell and eggs are good 4 dogs even the shells

Answer 19

Egg shells are actually fine for dogs to eat. They have a good source of calcium, so it's fine if they feed it to your dog. And raw eggs are fine too. If you crack one over the dry food or something. It's really good for them and their coat.

Answer 20

I feed my dogs the whole egg, shell and yoke. It is very good for them.

Answer 21

egg shells are a good source of protein for dogs

Answer 22

Egg shells should be fine for added calcium. Bones can damage teeth or get stuck in the throat.

Answer 23

this is a questions and answers kind of site, not a statement type of site. Come back later if you have an actual question. oh and cussing doesn't add any emphasis at all. But dog shells are good but i would have freaked out too anyways

Answer 24

egg shells are great for dogs and it does help them make stronger bones and i highly doubt it would kill the dog

Answer 25

Actually-- egg shells are fine. Plenty of raw fed dogs eat the whole raw egg--- shell and all without problems. (Including mine)



AND



Because dogs digestive tracts are short and very acidic, they are not susceptible to salmonella or other bacterial ailments like humans are. Hence-- why wolves are not dying en mass because of eating raw meat.

Answer 26

yeh they can eat egg shells, it provides calcium

Answer 27

Why are they feeding your dog.Your dog, your feeding rules.

Answer 28

Oh man...this must be the end of the world. Judgment Day cometh! The Day of the Lord cometh! Armageddon!

Answer 29

are your parents stupid??? yeah i think so. you dont give egg shells to a dog!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Answer 30

omg that is the funniest thing ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Like halair~! Tell them that its really stupid and if hey think its enible they should eat it too. see how they like it.

Answer 31

WTF???? not cool. I would make sure that you google it and show them the research that it is damaging for the dog! Second, eggs can contain salmonella.....def dangerous for a dog. TELL THEM TO STOP!!!

Answer 32

call the cops