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Can you give a dog melatonin?

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Melatonin is a class of drug called a neuro-hormone, it has a number of potential veterinary uses such as sedative properties, may act as an anti-convulsant, and it can help regulate your dog's body rhythms and reproductive cycles. read more

The correct melatonin dosage for dogs depends upon the dog’s weight. A typical dose is around 1 mg. per 20 pounds. This would translate to approximately 1 mg for a small dog, 3 mg. for an medium sized dog, and as much as 6 mg. for a large dog. If you know a stressful event is coming, such as a trip to the vet’s office, or a forecasted thunderstorm, give the Melatonin 20 -; 30 minutes ahead of time. read more

Melatonin can also help, and will greatly help your dog to get a good night’s rest; it helps dogs to readjust their internal time clock, allowing them to sleep at night, rather than pacing the floor and waking sleeping members of your family. read more

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