No. It can make them ill. If your pet has had some: call your vet today. Call vet for any significant ingestion. Large amounts warrant emergency care.

What are the signs of nutmeg poisoning?

Disorientation, elevated heart rate, dry mouth, abdominal pain, seizures, hallucination-like behavior.

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🌰 Can dogs eat nutmeg?

🟠 No. It can make them ill.

If your pet has had some: call your vet today. 🟠 Careful 🐶 🐱 dogs and cats

👉 What to do right now

Call vet for any significant ingestion.
Large amounts warrant emergency care.

⛔ Don't

Dismiss as a simple spice

🐾 Start the full check for my pet

⚖️ How much is too much?

Harmful amounts depend on your pet's body weight.

🐶 Dogs1–3 teaspoons can cause serious symptoms

🐱 CatsLess data but similar concern

👀 Signs to watch for

Disorientation
Elevated heart rate
Dry mouth
Abdominal pain
Seizures
Hallucination-like behavior

⏱️ When do signs show up?

1–6 hours

🔬 Why is it harmful?

Myristicin acts as a monoamine oxidase inhibitor with anticholinergic properties, causing CNS stimulation and hallucination-like states.

Informational triage only. Does not replace professional veterinary diagnosis. When in doubt, always call your vet.