Comments on: Melatonin for Dogs http://doghealth1.com/2008/08/melatonin-for-dogs/ dogs health natural remedies for all dog breeds Sun, 21 Feb 2010 20:57:46 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Teri http://doghealth1.com/2008/08/melatonin-for-dogs/comment-page-2/#comment-1587 Teri Sun, 21 Feb 2010 20:34:31 +0000 http://doghealth1.com/?p=456#comment-1587 This was answered by email however we will just post a quick response, the effects vary from one dog to another but you can keep the reference as to the dog's size as a guide. Test it on the weekends when you are home and can check on your dog. Also consider if it is possible to visit your dog or have someone visit during the day that can take the dog for a walk, perhaps a relative of yours. Mostly my dog sleeps when I am away and yes melatonin will work to keep them relaxed without drugs. Hope you can use this information, let us know the results when you can. Thanks, Doghealth1.com This was answered by email however we will just post a quick response, the effects vary from one dog to another but you can keep the reference as to the dog’s size as a guide. Test it on the weekends when you are home and can check on your dog. Also consider if it is possible to visit your dog or have someone visit during the day that can take the dog for a walk, perhaps a relative of yours. Mostly my dog sleeps when I am away and yes melatonin will work to keep them relaxed without drugs. Hope you can use this information, let us know the results when you can. Thanks, Doghealth1.com

]]> By: Leilani http://doghealth1.com/2008/08/melatonin-for-dogs/comment-page-1/#comment-1585 Leilani Sun, 14 Feb 2010 07:26:18 +0000 http://doghealth1.com/?p=456#comment-1585 If anyone still checks this site, I'd like to know how long the effects last. I'd like to find something for my 3.5 year old shepherd mix, Amber. I just moved and started a new job and I'm getting complaints from my new neighbors about her barking all day. Amber has had separation anxiety in the past so it doesn"t surprise me that a move and new routine would upset her. I can't afford doggie day care right now, but I also can't afford to let my neighbors get too angry that they might report me. Would melatonin help her for a 6-7 hour work day? If anyone still checks this site, I’d like to know how long the effects last. I’d like to find something for my 3.5 year old shepherd mix, Amber. I just moved and started a new job and I’m getting complaints from my new neighbors about her barking all day. Amber has had separation anxiety in the past so it doesn”t surprise me that a move and new routine would upset her. I can’t afford doggie day care right now, but I also can’t afford to let my neighbors get too angry that they might report me. Would melatonin help her for a 6-7 hour work day?

]]> By: Teri http://doghealth1.com/2008/08/melatonin-for-dogs/comment-page-1/#comment-1535 Teri Sat, 17 Oct 2009 03:31:57 +0000 http://doghealth1.com/?p=456#comment-1535 That is great news! The dogs will calm down with melatonin and as with every rescue dog we do not know what trauma the dog has experienced in the past. Melatonin helps them cope with anxiety and perhaps this dog is anxious about being in the kennel. As the weather gets colder can you possibly have the dogs indoors? Keep us posted on your success with melatonin and thank you for being a rescue mom. That is great news! The dogs will calm down with melatonin and as with every rescue dog we do not know what trauma the dog has experienced in the past. Melatonin helps them cope with anxiety and perhaps this dog is anxious about being in the kennel. As the weather gets colder can you possibly have the dogs indoors? Keep us posted on your success with melatonin and thank you for being a rescue mom.

]]> By: Susan Hunter http://doghealth1.com/2008/08/melatonin-for-dogs/comment-page-1/#comment-1533 Susan Hunter Fri, 16 Oct 2009 14:10:09 +0000 http://doghealth1.com/?p=456#comment-1533 I have 3 rescue dogs we adopted just barely 2 years old. When I have the time and weather permits they are out of their kennels a lot exercising and getting activity. I work nights and have to sleep in the day or evening. My husband helps me as he can, every since he retired he's had his nights/days mixed up therefore not always the most help with the dogs. When the weather is bad wet, cold ,snowy they have to spend more time in their kennels. Lucy dog becomes very anxious at night when she has not been able to have increased activity and exercise. Lucy will cry and rock her kennel. I'm in fear of her waking the neighbors at night plus this is a real nerve irritant to me.. I love her dearly, she is a very loving kind dog I've been so frustrated that I have entertained thoughts of giving her away. I've been giving her 1mg of Melatonin and it has helped her sleep. Things are much smoother, now that her anxiety has decreased. I give her Melatonin with a little dog food. Lucy's nights are now more relaxed/quiet. I did call my Vet re, and she confirmed with me that this is OK. I looked up Melatonin for dogs on the computer, this information is very helpful. I have 3 rescue dogs we adopted just barely 2 years old. When I have the time and weather permits they are out of their kennels a lot exercising and getting activity. I work nights and have to sleep in the day or evening. My husband helps me as he can, every since he retired he’s had his nights/days mixed up therefore not always the most help with the dogs. When the weather is bad wet, cold ,snowy they have to spend more time in their kennels. Lucy dog becomes very anxious at night when she has not been able to have increased activity and exercise. Lucy will cry and rock her kennel. I’m in fear of her waking the neighbors at night plus this is a real nerve irritant to me.. I love her dearly, she is a very loving kind dog I’ve been so frustrated that I have entertained thoughts of giving her away. I’ve been giving her 1mg of Melatonin and it has helped her sleep. Things are much smoother, now that her anxiety has decreased. I give her Melatonin with a little dog food. Lucy’s nights are now more relaxed/quiet. I did call my Vet re, and she confirmed with me that this is OK. I looked up Melatonin for dogs on the computer, this information is very helpful.

]]> By: Teri http://doghealth1.com/2008/08/melatonin-for-dogs/comment-page-1/#comment-1432 Teri Mon, 13 Jul 2009 18:14:36 +0000 http://doghealth1.com/?p=456#comment-1432 Hello Nancy: Sorry to hear you cannot find someone to look after your dog while your away for a month. Try using the melatonin and see how long it lasts with your dog -before your trip and perhaps you can judge the length of time it will last for your dog for the trip. I just wrote an article on this very subject as a new Airline called "Pet Airways" is just opening up for domestic flights within the USA right now. See my article at: http://doghealth1.com/2009/07/pet-airways-new-airline-pets/ I am glad the melatonin worked for your dog and that it calmed your pet during the car ride. Please let me know how it went -and have a wonderful vacation. cheers, Teri Hello Nancy: Sorry to hear you cannot find someone to look after your dog while your away for a month. Try using the melatonin and see how long it lasts with your dog -before your trip and perhaps you can judge the length of time it will last for your dog for the trip.
I just wrote an article on this very subject as a new Airline called “Pet Airways” is just opening up for domestic flights within the USA right now.
See my article at: http://doghealth1.com/2009/07/pet-airways-new-airline-pets/

I am glad the melatonin worked for your dog and that it calmed your pet during the car ride. Please let me know how it went -and have a wonderful vacation. cheers, Teri

]]> By: Nancy http://doghealth1.com/2008/08/melatonin-for-dogs/comment-page-1/#comment-1428 Nancy Wed, 08 Jul 2009 02:59:27 +0000 http://doghealth1.com/?p=456#comment-1428 Teri, Thank you so much for your insight on traveling with my dog. My thought was to keep her here at home but unfortunately because we are traveling for a month no one is willing to take her in for that long especially with being summer everyone has their own vacations the want to take. So for this reason I thought it would be best to bring her along with us. I do know that in speaking with the airline company (I have called several companies and numerous times back with so many questions) some have told me that their hold cargo area for pets is climate controlled and that the temperature would be the same as in cabin. I guess I will have to make the tough decision of either not to go and visit my family overseas or take the chance of bringing her with me and hope for the best outcome with her traveling, but I have made the decision that if she does travel with me that I would not sedate her but rather give her the melatonin tablet. I gave her a melatonin tablet this morning prior to traveling an hour and half by car and she did very well, did not whine once like she normally does in the car. I did notice the difference with her and it was amazing the ride was so much calmer for her. Thanks again for your input and I guess I have a big decision to make. I would be devastated if anything happened to her. Teri,

Thank you so much for your insight on traveling with my dog. My thought was to keep her here at home but unfortunately because we are traveling for a month no one is willing to take her in for that long especially with being summer everyone has their own vacations the want to take. So for this reason I thought it would be best to bring her along with us. I do know that in speaking with the airline company (I have called several companies and numerous times back with so many questions) some have told me that their hold cargo area for pets is climate controlled and that the temperature would be the same as in cabin. I guess I will have to make the tough decision of either not to go and visit my family overseas or take the chance of bringing her with me and hope for the best outcome with her traveling, but I have made the decision that if she does travel with me that I would not sedate her but rather give her the melatonin tablet. I gave her a melatonin tablet this morning prior to traveling an hour and half by car and she did very well, did not whine once like she normally does in the car. I did notice the difference with her and it was amazing the ride was so much calmer for her. Thanks again for your input and I guess I have a big decision to make. I would be devastated if anything happened to her.

]]> By: Teri http://doghealth1.com/2008/08/melatonin-for-dogs/comment-page-1/#comment-1425 Teri Tue, 07 Jul 2009 21:29:40 +0000 http://doghealth1.com/?p=456#comment-1425 Hello Nancy: Thank you for your question regarding your trip overseas. If it was up to me - I would leave my dog at home. Airplane travel is not really pleasant for dogs or cats or any pet for that matter. There are many animals that do not make it due to the changes in pressure from the cargo compartments of airplanes nor are they heated therefore your dog is not only traumatized but it could be a very dangerous trip. I would get a friend or relative to take care of your dog at home where it is comfortable and safe. There is a difference between a sedative and melatonin, the melatonin reduces anxiety while the sedative pretty much makes the dog sleep which I would not do either. A major overseas trip is quite a long one -usually 7 to 8 hours then there is loading and unloading at the airport. I have seen animals going around the luggage carousel's for hours -waiting in terrible fear for their owners or their carrier cages are broken and the poor animal goes loose. This is the best recommendation we have is- leave your dog at home- with a sitter, friend or relative who knows the dog very well and have a great trip knowing your dog is safe and sound at home. If the dog becomes anxious while your away -the melatonin can be given as per the instructions given in the article. Hello Nancy: Thank you for your question regarding your trip overseas. If it was up to me – I would leave my dog at home. Airplane travel is not really pleasant for dogs or cats or any pet for that matter. There are many animals that do not make it due to the changes in pressure from the cargo compartments of airplanes nor are they heated therefore your dog is not only traumatized but it could be a very dangerous trip. I would get a friend or relative to take care of your dog at home where it is comfortable and safe. There is a difference between a sedative and melatonin, the melatonin reduces anxiety while the sedative pretty much makes the dog sleep which I would not do either. A major overseas trip is quite a long one -usually 7 to 8 hours then there is loading and unloading at the airport. I have seen animals going around the luggage carousel’s for hours -waiting in terrible fear for their owners or their carrier cages are broken and the poor animal goes loose. This is the best recommendation we have is- leave your dog at home- with a sitter, friend or relative who knows the dog very well and have a great trip knowing your dog is safe and sound at home. If the dog becomes anxious while your away -the melatonin can be given as per the instructions given in the article.

]]> By: Nancy http://doghealth1.com/2008/08/melatonin-for-dogs/comment-page-1/#comment-1424 Nancy Tue, 07 Jul 2009 02:59:17 +0000 http://doghealth1.com/?p=456#comment-1424 Hi, I have a 2 1/2 year old jack russel terrier and I am looking to travel overseas with her. Our flight inluding layover will be approximately 14 -15 hours. She has major seperation anxiety as it is and even traveling in the car she whines all the time. I am extremely nervous flying with her because she will have to be placed in the hold cargo area due to her weight being 3 lbs over the limit. The vet suggested giving her a light sedative to calm her down during flight but from all the research I have done on the internet it seems like using a sedative is not recommended for animals flying. I want to make it the least traumatizing for her and myself and it seems like the melatonin pill is more natural and no side effects on the dog. However I haven't really been able to find any info on how melatonin would affect a dog flying and for how long it would last. She weighs 21 lbs. and how far prior to handing her over to the airline would you recommend me giving this to her. The other issue I am having is the fact that she has never once in her life seen the inside of a crate I just bought her one and her heart starts to race when I try to place her in there and she starts to shake would the melatonin also help with this issue. Would you recommend the 3mg as opposed to the 1mg or do they both last approximately the same amount of time. Please share your thoughts with me as I am a paranoid and nervous wreck pet owner. I am almost tempted in not taking this vacation just so I don't put the dog thru this traumatization. The other thing that makes me nervous is that I know nothing of how the hold cargo area is handled when it comes to pets the airline did tell me that the climate control is the same as in cabin. Nancy Hi,

I have a 2 1/2 year old jack russel terrier and I am looking to travel overseas with her. Our flight inluding layover will be approximately 14 -15 hours. She has major seperation anxiety as it is and even traveling in the car she whines all the time. I am extremely nervous flying with her because she will have to be placed in the hold cargo area due to her weight being 3 lbs over the limit. The vet suggested giving her a light sedative to calm her down during flight but from all the research I have done on the internet it seems like using a sedative is not recommended for animals flying. I want to make it the least traumatizing for her and myself and it seems like the melatonin pill is more natural and no side effects on the dog. However I haven’t really been able to find any info on how melatonin would affect a dog flying and for how long it would last. She weighs 21 lbs. and how far prior to handing her over to the airline would you recommend me giving this to her. The other issue I am having is the fact that she has never once in her life seen the inside of a crate I just bought her one and her heart starts to race when I try to place her in there and she starts to shake would the melatonin also help with this issue. Would you recommend the 3mg as opposed to the 1mg or do they both last approximately the same amount of time. Please share your thoughts with me as I am a paranoid and nervous wreck pet owner. I am almost tempted in not taking this vacation just so I don’t put the dog thru this traumatization. The other thing that makes me nervous is that I know nothing of how the hold cargo area is handled when it comes to pets the airline did tell me that the climate control is the same as in cabin.

Nancy

]]> By: Teri http://doghealth1.com/2008/08/melatonin-for-dogs/comment-page-1/#comment-1239 Teri Sun, 22 Mar 2009 23:34:40 +0000 http://doghealth1.com/?p=456#comment-1239 Hello Julie: Thank you for your question on your dog who is having seizures, and I wish to know if you have had your dog checked and diagnosed by a veterinarian firstly to correctly diagnose the health issue. I would also refer you to the American Holistic Medical Association that supports alternative and complementary approach to veterinary care for your dog. The site address is: http://ahvma.org and there is in the upper left hand corner a "Find A Holistic Vet" where you can find one local to where you live. If that is not possible I would call them directly to discuss the health issue and get direction and I am sure they will be able to help you out. The Executive Director is : Mr. Carvel G. Tiekert a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine himself has the phone number in Bel Air, Maryland is: 1-410-569-0795. I am not a veterinarian and for the purposes here I inform my readers of alternatives but I cannot recommend Melatonin to you for many reasons mainly legal ones. Secondly I can tell you that I have discussed this with another reader who's dog does have seizures and it worked for them. I can also say that I have researched the use of melatonin in dogs from a vet who has used melatonin in over 1,000 dogs and it improved their condition. (See my article). I am also going to suggest that you feed your dog organic foods only, as the chemicals in commercial dog food will not help your dog's condition. I hope this helps you, and thanks again....for dropping in and asking questions. Teri Hello Julie: Thank you for your question on your dog who is having seizures, and I wish to know if you have had your dog checked and diagnosed by a veterinarian firstly to correctly diagnose the health issue. I would also refer you to the American Holistic Medical Association that supports alternative and complementary approach to veterinary care for your dog.

The site address is: http://ahvma.org and there is in the upper left hand corner a “Find A Holistic Vet” where you can find one local to where you live. If that is not possible I would call them directly to discuss the health issue and get direction and I am sure they will be able to help you out. The Executive Director is : Mr. Carvel G. Tiekert a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine himself has the phone number in Bel Air, Maryland is: 1-410-569-0795.
I am not a veterinarian and for the purposes here I inform my readers of alternatives but I cannot recommend Melatonin to you for many reasons mainly legal ones. Secondly I can tell you that I have discussed this with another reader who’s dog does have seizures and it worked for them. I can also say that I have researched the use of melatonin in dogs from a vet who has used melatonin in over 1,000 dogs and it improved their condition. (See my article).

I am also going to suggest that you feed your dog organic foods only, as the chemicals in commercial dog food will not help your dog’s condition. I hope this helps you, and thanks again….for dropping in and asking questions.
Teri

]]> By: julie sczerzen http://doghealth1.com/2008/08/melatonin-for-dogs/comment-page-1/#comment-1238 julie sczerzen Sun, 22 Mar 2009 21:58:25 +0000 http://doghealth1.com/?p=456#comment-1238 Hi i was wondering my bullmastiff is 5 and started seizures 2 to 4 times a month and sometimes 2 to 3 a day. She has them in her sleep full seizures she piddles and shakes mouth open ect. I would like to know if melatonin will help ease them or stop them? Thank you Julie Sczerzen Hi i was wondering my bullmastiff is 5 and started seizures 2 to 4 times a month and sometimes 2 to 3 a day. She has them in her sleep full seizures she piddles and shakes mouth open ect. I would like to know if melatonin will help ease them or stop them?
Thank you Julie Sczerzen

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