There are a lot of foods and spices that can be toxic and harmful to pets. Nutmeg is one of them. Nutmeg and cinnamon are known to cause toxicity in dogs if given in large amounts. The holidays are one of the biggest times of the year in which nutmeg is used. Most holiday desserts and side dishes have some amount of nutmeg in them. It’s important to keep your dog away from these foods and to discourage anyone from feeding your pup food from the table. Never assume that the food doesn’t have nutmeg. Always ask whoever made it to be certain. One of the best ways to prevent accidental nutmeg poisoning is to keep your dog at home. Talk with your veterinarian Carolina Forest, SC to learn more ways to keep your dog well and away from holiday poisons. If your dog ingests a large quantity, call your pet poison control hotline.