This time of year you see eggs everywhere. Chocolate eggs, plastic eggs, colored eggs…but have you stopped to think about what a perfect food the humble egg is? Not just for you, but for your pet? They are rich in bioavailable amino acids, healthy fats, vitamins, and minerals while being relatively low in calories and carbs. Whether from chicken, quail, or ducks, eggs are nature’s nutrition bombs!

Eggs contain all ten essential amino acids needed to support effective muscle growth, recovery and maintenance. Eggs are also rich in choline, which is excellent for brain and skin health. So….feed them eggs!

Eggs are a perfect way to boost your pet’s bowl a few times a week. Simply crack a raw egg into your pet’s food and feed it, shell and all! Crush the shell to prevent any sharp edges or choking when your pet devours this yummy treat.***

  •  Why shell and all? Eggshells are filled with calcium and the nutrient rich membrane that remains in the shell once they are broken. According to Dr. Karen Becker, eggshell membrane has been shown to significantly reduce joint pain and improve joint function and contains a number of natural substances for today’s pets, including:
  • Collagen - A fibrous protein that supports cartilage and connective tissue strength and elasticity.
  • Elastin - A protein that supports skin, cardiovascular, cartilage, and spinal health. Elastin gives tissue its elastic tension and ability to resume its shape after stretching.
  • Desmosine and isodesmosine - Two little-known amino acids responsible for elastin’s elastic or “rubbery” properties.
  • Glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) - Includes glucosamine, chondroitin, and hyaluronic acid - vital polysaccharides that are structural components of connective tissue, interstitial fluids and skeletal structure.
  • Transforming growth factor-b - A protein that plays a crucial role in cellular differentiation and immune function.”  (https://drbeckersbites.com/pages/eggshell-membrane)

Did you know we carry farm-fresh duck and quail eggs? We can hardly keep them on the shelf! Quail eggs especially are a great place to start. They are small, so three to four of them roughly equate to the serving size of one chicken egg. One quail egg (9 grams) contains:

  • Calories: 14
  • Protein: 1 gram
  • Fat: 1 gram
  • Carbs: 0 grams
  • Fiber: 0 grams
  • Choline - vital to helping your body make acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter that sends messages from your nervous system to your muscles
  • Riboflavin - helps your body break down the food you eat and transform it into energy
  • Folate - important in normal blood formation, immune function, cell division and tissue growth
  • Pantothenic Acid – helps convert food to energy
  • Vitamin A – important to vision, bone, and gut health
  • Vitamin B12 - promote healthy nervous system function and help maintain optimal energy levels through their roles in red blood cell formation
  • Iron - promote healthy nervous system function and help maintain optimal energy levels through their roles in red blood cell formation
  • Phosphorus – important for bone and joint health, in the correct ratio with calcium
  • Selenium ­- helps your body break down the food you eat and transform it into energy and helps to ensure healthy thyroid function

For being so small, these eggs are surprisingly a nutrient powerhouse!

Next time you visit, don’t forget to pick up some of these bowl-boosting superstars! 

***If your pet has a medical condition, especially one that requires a specific diet, please consult with your trusted vet prior to feeding

Happy Easter!