Food guide
Can pets eat Nutmeg?
TOXIC — contains myristicin.
For Dogs
Unsafe
🐶
For Cats
Unsafe
🐱
For Rabbits
Unsafe
🐰
For Birds
Unsafe
🦜
For Hamsters
Unsafe
🐹
For Guinea Pigs
Unsafe
🐹
For Ferrets
Unsafe
🦡
For Horses
Unsafe
🐴
For Turtles
Unsafe
🐢
For Fish
Unsafe
🐟
If ingested, call your vet or the Pet Poison Helpline at 1-855-764-7661 (USA). Time and amount consumed matter.
Benefits
None.
Risks
Nervous system toxin causes tremors, seizures, and hallucinations.
Symptoms to watch for
Disorientation, elevated heart rate, tremors, seizures.
Vet advice
Keep out of reach. Common in baked goods around holidays.
Related foods
Not medical advice. This guide is educational — always consult your veterinarian for medical decisions, especially in emergencies.