Eggs are not an ideal form of food when looking at helping your cat maintain a healthy and well balanced diet. Every now and then a veterinarian may suggest scrambled eggs for a cat with an upset stomach, but even this advice seems somewhat skeptical as cats are obligatory carnivores that thrive on meat and not much else.
Dairy products such as milk and eggs (as long as they are cooked) are generally okay to give to kitty once in a blue moon as a special treat but should be just that; a treat. These types of things should be given in very small portions and in moderation.
Raw eggs on the other hand are not safe and should never be given to your cat. There are a few different problems with giving your cat raw eggs. The first is the possibility of food poisoning from bacteria such as salmonella or E.coli. The second is that a protein in raw egg whites, known as avidin, actually interferes with the absorption of the B Vitamin biotin. This can cause skin issues as well as other problems with your cat’s coat.
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