Can dogs eat Century eggs?

can dogs eat century eggsNo

Overview

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No, dogs should not eat century eggs. Century eggs are traditionally made with duck eggs; while duck eggs are safe for dogs to consume, the fermented century eggs may contain additives that are toxic to dogs. As there is little information on the suitability of century eggs for dogs, it’s much safer to avoid them.

Risks

health-risks
  • Century eggs are preserved in a mixture of clay, salt, ash quicklime, and rice hulls. While the mixture doesn't have toxic effects, there are concerns about possible added ingredients harmful to humans and dogs.
  • Toxic chemicals such as copper sulfate and lead oxide are said to be added by some companies to accelerate the curing process.
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