Dogs · Sweets & Snacks
Can dogs or cats eat nutmeg?
Be careful read the fine print
The problem compound: myristicin. For: dogs & cats.
Toxic in quantity — think spilled spice or a whole baked batch, not a pinch. Keep the spice rack closed around pets.
Symptoms to watch
disorientationincreased heart ratedry mouthabdominal pain
What this looks like when it goes wrong — most exposures stay mild.
Sources: ASPCA Animal Poison Control. Reference information — not a substitute for your veterinarian, who knows your pet's history.