How much melatonin can you give a dog?

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asked Dec 28, 2020 in Dogs by Tomwilson (1,020 points)
How much melatonin can you give a dog?

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answered Nov 25, 2021 by myouse (730 points)
The amount of melatonin you can and should give your dog depends on the dogs size and weight.

A general rule of thumb for melatonin dosage for dogs is (up to 3x daily) is as follows.

Dogs that weigh less than 10 lbs should be given 1 mg of melatonin.

Dogs weighing 10-25 lbs should be given 1.5 mg of melatonin.

Dogs weighing 26-100 lbs should be given 3 mg of melatonin.

Melatonin is commonly used as a sleep aid, and is sometimes used to treat certain hair disorders, cognitive dysfunction and separation anxiety in dogs, as well as sleep cycle disorders in dogs and cats.

Generally, it is very safe, with lethargy and stomach upset being a potential issue in cases of overdose.

The sleep aid melatonin is safe for dogs when administered properly.

Melatonin is a natural sleep aid that can also help dogs with separation anxiety and stress.

For dosing, the recommendation is 1 mg of melatonin per 20 pounds your dog weighs.

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