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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.

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