Food safety

Can Cats Eat Scrambled Eggs?

Safe in small amounts — Scrambled Eggs for cats.

Safe in small amounts

Why: Plain scrambled eggs are a good protein for cats — as long as they are fully cooked, with no butter, milk, salt or seasoning. Raw eggs carry salmonella and contain avidin, which blocks biotin. Keep eggs as a treat, not a meal replacement.

Safe serving: A tablespoon of plain cooked scrambled egg as an occasional treat.

If your cat ate scrambled eggs: No action needed for plain cooked egg. If your cat ate raw egg, watch for vomiting or diarrhoea and call your vet if it persists.

Related: Beef, Canned Chicken, Salmon

Why this verdict

Plain scrambled eggs are a good protein for cats — as long as they are fully cooked, with no butter, milk, salt or seasoning. Raw eggs carry salmonella and contain avidin, which blocks biotin. Keep eggs as a treat, not a meal replacement.

Safe serving

A tablespoon of plain cooked scrambled egg as an occasional treat.

If your cat ate scrambled eggs

No action needed for plain cooked egg. If your cat ate raw egg, watch for vomiting or diarrhoea and call your vet if it persists.

Related foods

Beef, Canned Chicken, Salmon

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Before you use the result

Use the result as a starting point for observation and planning. Cats vary by age, body condition, temperament, medical history, and household setup.

Sources: ASPCA Animal Poison Control — People Foods to Avoid Feeding Your Pets, the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center, and the Cornell Feline Health Center — Feeding Your Cat. Chocolate toxicity figures are approximate values from the Merck Veterinary Manual. If your cat ate something on the toxic list, call your veterinarian or ASPCA Animal Poison Control at (888) 426-4435.