Our August 12, 2009 article and our article in 2008 about Melatonin for Dogs has been very helpful to our subscribers with anxious or nervous dogs so we dug it up in our Archives page due to popular requests.

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For dog owners who have anxious dogs and for those who have dog that exhibits fearful behavior you may wish to get some melatonin.  Even if you have a rescue dog you may not know if the dog was abused and afraid. Check out our Archives Page for more titles.

Time and time again we have received letters from people who have tried melatonin and found success without harmful drugs. My own dog gets it regularly to calm her down without drowsiness and it works for her anxiety and aggression.

CUSTOMER REVIEWS AND COMMENTS ABOUT MELATONIN

Dog Owner with a Barking Adopted Dog

“We adopted a 4 year old small mutt, whenever I would leave the house she would tear up the carpet and use the bathroom weather I took her before hand or not. I have been giving her this calming aid for 2 weeks now and I have already notcied a difference in her, she is not barking excessivly, whining or getting into trouble. She loves the taste of this stuff and now I can not live without it. What a miracle this product is. Thank you Thank you Thank you!”

Another Customer Writes About her Aggressive Dog:

“We’ve had our dogs on various remedies for aggression. They have definitely helped. We found, though, that they would be too expensive to continue to use for maintenance levels. We found these supplements to be more economic in the long run. It does seem to take about a week for a noticable difference. We really think these have provided us with a permanent solution for stopping the fighting.”

A Maltese Dog Owner’s Experience:

”Using it for a few months now on our 13yr old Maltese with a diagnosis of Canine cognitive disfunction (like doggie sun downers syndrome). She gets confused at night time, wants to go outside but then forgets what she needs to do. This has helped her sleep at night. We have progressed to the point of needing prescription meds as well but I still feel this takes the edge off.”

Cairn Terrier Afraid to Ride in the Car:

“My Cairn Terrier is very anxious and noises, new places, rides in the car all were a problem. He is really a very sweet dog but his anxiety made taking him anywhere very stressful for him and for me. After the first few days on the product I noticed a difference in his behavior. vHe has now calmed down enough that for the first time he fell asleep in my lap and in a rain storm he doesn’t freak out. I finally feel he is calm enough to try a group training class and I am hopeful that this product and further socialization may help control his anxiety.”

Jack Russell Afraid of Motorcycles and Thunder:

“We have a wonderful 3 year old Jack Russell (old Irish & English bloodlines) who we love dearly. She has been, however, very anxious about loud noises, thunder, motorcycles, etc. She shakes and retreats to her bed – panting and obviously very anxious. Even when doing Agility which she loves more than anything or riding in the boat which she loves best of all, she becomes terrified if she hears thunder. She has been taking these tablets for 4 months now and the difference in her is remarkable. She is happier, calmer and much less anxious. We are thrilled to have found something that works so well.”

A Beagle with Separation Anxiety:

“I have been using this product for several months with my 3-year-old beagle, a rescue dog with separation anxiety. She takes it readily morning and night (seems to think it’s a treat). I can’t say for sure that the product is making a big difference — training, and time getting to know us and trust us is making a difference. But if you have a dog with separation issues, give it a try.”

A Fearful and Stressed out Lab:

“Our 11 and a half Lab was overcome by stress and anxiety during the holidays. He panted, pace and was afraid of the dark for 3 weeks. We didn’t sleep much! I didn’t know what to do. Thought for a second that he just might have Canine Cognitive Disorder considering he’s 11 1/2. But I knew that he was just stressed so I saw this product and tried it. After a week, he was back to normal! He’s sleeping all through the night again and with the lights off. It works great on stormy nights, too. Now, he can sleep and rest peacefully. This product is great!!! Definitely a life saver- stress saver.”

An Anxious Schnauzer becomes Aggressive with Other Dogs:

“This product calms my little schnauzer so that she is not so anxious and aggressive. If she gets upset, she gets aggressive with the other dogs in the house. This seems to calm her down, not 100%, but we don’t want her drugged either. She is a very high strung dog and this keeps her manageable.”

An Australian Shepherd Too Anxious to Ride in the Car:

“I am giving the Anxiety & Stress Formula to my 9-month old Australian Shepherd. It has helped him calm down enough to focus on what I’m trying to teach him. It has also helped him with his anxiety of riding in the car and meeting strangers and other dogs. With such good results, I am planning on giving the Anxiety & Stress Formula to him indefinitely!”

The stories go on and on about how this product works and its all natural, herbal and good for your dog.

Learn more about Genesis with Melatonin from our Only  Natural Pet Store

Melatonin for Anxiety in Dogs our February 2008 Article

Melatonin for Dogs our August, 2009 Article

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Articles written in the Journal of American Veterinary Medical Association JAVMA dating back to 1999 in July illustrate that melatonin can be used for example with dogs that fear the noise from fireworks or thunderstorms.

Dogs with epilepsy have shown remarkable improvements with the use of natural substances that support and reduce the effects of anxiety, stress or traumatic accidents.

Some easily scared dogs go through debilitating reactions to lightening and loud thunderstorms where they will shake, or cower under a bed or closet.

The melatonin product is given before the expectation of your dog becoming fearful so that it may have a chance to get into its system to work properly. Usually 30 minutes before the anxiety becomes evident is a good measure of time.

timeframe to use for a dose.

The normal melatonin tablet is used and works best and not the sublingual form of melatonin. With humans melatonin aids in sleep but this effect is not experienced by dogs so they will not fall asleep, it acts most like a sedative to reduce fear, anxiety and calms them down.  Pet Alive has a new formula for Canine Anxiety and stress with vitamins and natural ingredients and has no chemicals or harsh drugs.

Genesis Canine Anxiety & Stress Formula for Dogs

Dr. Linda Aronson DVM has used melatonin with over 1,000 dogs with good results for months or years without side effects. One owner reported the her aggressive dog became less reactive during obedience training classes.

Also reported is the fact that melatonin was given at nighttime to epileptic dogs and it was effective in reducing pet seizures during the night.

The melatonin dosage with pills was as follows:

1.5 milligrams for dogs 10 to 25 pounds

3 milligrams for dogs 25-100 pounds.

For dogs under 10 pounds the 1.5 milligram tablet portion would be cut in half.

How Long does Melatonin take to work?

Melatonin will take effect in your pet in 10 to 15 minutes and is safe to use as long as necessary.  Order your supply here below.

Genesis Canine Anxiety & Stress Formula for Dogs

If you have an anxious dog you can ask your holistic veterinarian for further information for your pet and discuss how melatonin can help your dog naturally.

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Genesis Canine Anxiety & Stress Formula for Dogs

Melatonin for Nervous or Anxious Pets is calming yet nutritious at the same time it helps your dog regain stability during fearful events.  Or if your dog has experienced a tramatic event or accident this product will help to overcome its fear the natural way.

Updated: May 28, 2009

Melatonin For Dogs

Melatonin to Help Your Dog With Anxiety

February 19, 2008

Do you have an anxious Chihuahua? Does your dog bark all the time, or shake during a thunderstorm, or does your poodle tremble when you go to the groomer? Rather than using tranquilizers many people are turning to a more natural sedative such as Melatonin.

These are all signs of anxiety in dogs and like people they are certain situations which cause them anxiety. A painful injury or trauma also causes your dog great anxiety. Melatonin is a natural hormone produced by the pineal gland which is part of the endocrine system and also carries beneficial anti oxidant that fights free radical cell damage.

It helps to produce sleep for insomnia and reducing hypertension, high cholesterol, as well as anti-aging properties like preventing brain deterioration. It increases immune function and induces relaxing sleep for people as well as pets. In humans melatonin is used as a sleep aid but in dogs it has a great application in reducing stress.

It is well known that the body produces Melatonin at night especially at 3:00 a.m., and if there is not enough production people cannot get their biological clock back to normal. This is often the case when you go through time zones while traveling and its often termed Jet Lag.

Melatonin is often used to reduce anxiety, phobias, and other fearful conditions but mostly to induce sleep. It can also be used to help older dogs and cats who suffer from lack of sleep or other forms of dementia.

It is unknown as to why this happens but it is a mystery of medical science that some people and pets grown worse after the sun goes down or in the evenings. It can be as some have determined the accumulation of all the activities of the day which can be overwelmning and cause stress in your pet.

Precautions and Side Effects

I use Melatonin regularly to reset my sleep clock I have found no side effects. While Melatonin is safe and available over the counter you should only use it with the help of a Veterinarian or Holistic Veterinarian. Melatonin may interact with other medications such as corticosteroids and oxidase inhibitors. Check with your veterinarian and other medications you give your dog and if your dog has allergies to similar medications.

Melatonin Dosage Information

Melatonin is prescribed in a 300 mcg, 1 mg and 3 mg pill.

A small dog dose is .5 to 1 mg every 8 hours. A large dog dose is 3 to 9 mg, taken orally or whenever it is necessary.

For cats, use a dose of .5 to .8 mg per cat every 12 hours.

If your dog or cat has had a problem settling down at night to sleep or is a restless sleeper you can get benefit of a relaxed sleep for your pet.

Once the pet starts to get onto a more restful sleep you can wean it off the Melatonin and just use it when needed. Melatonin has produced positive results for 75 percent of dogs who were given the supplement just before a thunderstorm. Other dogs gained relaxation as they stared to show signs of anxiety but you will find it works for your dog’s anxiety. To see online see: Melatonin Pet Care, and key in Melatonin.

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