Can dogs eat nutmeg?
Not considered safe for dogs. Nutmeg contains myristicin, which can affect the nervous system in larger amounts.
Nutmeg contains myristicin, a compound documented as harmful to dogs in larger amounts, with reported signs including disorientation and a raised heart rate. Small traces used in baking are generally described as a lower concern than the spice itself, but veterinary sources list nutmeg among kitchen spices to keep away from dogs.
Classification reflects guidance from Blue Cross, PDSA.
Other other foods
Note. Food-safety classifications are compiled from published guidance by the ASPCA, VCA Hospitals, the PDSA, Blue Cross and the UK Kennel Club. They are a general, documentary summary of established consensus, not a diagnosis or veterinary advice. Check the full can dogs eat…? list, and where a dog has eaten something unsafe the documented course is to contact a vet.