Egg in Dog and Cat Food

A complete, highly digestible protein, which is why formulators like it. It is also a documented allergen in about 4% of dogs with food reactions. Egg allergy does not implicate chicken meat; the proteins are different. Dried egg product is the same thing with the water removed. A good ingredient for most pets and a fine-print one for the allergic few.

How it appears on labels

You may see it listed as dried egg product, egg product, whole egg.

Find foods with or without it

• Foods that contain egg
• Foods without egg

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Sources

• BMC Veterinary Research 2016 allergen review
• Merck Veterinary Manual