seeh2o Posted May 14, 2010 Share Posted May 14, 2010 (edited) His neck before: bald, bald, bald His thighs before: bald, bald, bald More baldness: You could see every scar: After Melatonin... Thick fur on his neck: I've had to let his tag collar out twice, I need to get him a new one as I can't make it any larger! Look Ma, you can't see my scars anymore! Furry thighs: Edited May 14, 2010 by ckruzan Quote Sunsands Doodles: Doodles aka Claire, Bella Run Softly: Softy aka Bowie (the Diamond Dog) Missing my beautiful boy Sunsands Carl 2.25.2003 - 4.1.2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted May 14, 2010 Share Posted May 14, 2010 Wow, what a difference! How much and how often did you give it to him? Quote Judy, mom to Darth Vader, Bandita, And Angel Forever in our hearts, DeeYoGee, Dani, Emmy, Andy, Heart, Saint, Valentino, Arrow, Gee, Bebe, Jilly Bean, Bullitt, Pistol, Junior, Sammie, Joey, Gizmo, Do Bee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TeddysMom Posted May 14, 2010 Share Posted May 14, 2010 That stuff is amazing. Spice looked like Carl in December and now she has hair also. Carl is a handsome boy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaFlaca Posted May 14, 2010 Share Posted May 14, 2010 Wow! Great results. Would you mind sharing the dosage? Are you going to give the melatonin to Carl for life? And, did you notice any undesireable side effects? Carl, you are beeutimous with or without furs! Quote Irene ~ Owned and Operated by Jenny (Jenny Rocks ~ 11/24/17) ~ JRo, Jenny from the Track Lola (AMF Won't Forget ~ 04/29/15 -07/22/19) - My girl. I'll always love you. Wendy (Lost Footing ~ 12/11/05 - 08/18/17) ~ Forever in our hearts. "I am yours, you are mine". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted May 14, 2010 Share Posted May 14, 2010 Wow Connie, big difference Wayne says hey to his brudder Quote Missing my little Misty who took a huge piece of my heart with her on 5/2/09, and Ekko, on 6/28/12 For the sick, the lost, and the homeless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAVED2 Posted May 14, 2010 Share Posted May 14, 2010 We had the same thing happen 3 mg. a day , have to stop hair growing too long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seeh2o Posted May 14, 2010 Author Share Posted May 14, 2010 (edited) He gets 3mg an hour before I leave. He doesn't get it on the days that I plan to stay home and he didn't get it for the week that he was staying with Dana while I was on vacation. The only side-effect is that it really helps with his SA. He was on it when he had his blood drawn for his annual thyroid blood work and I'd asked for a super chem panel. His blood work was perfect and he'd been on it for about 3 months at that point. My vet has given it her blessing. I use Nature's Bounty Melatonin and get it at Target. Carl sez, I miss you, bro-man, Wayne! Edited May 14, 2010 by ckruzan Quote Sunsands Doodles: Doodles aka Claire, Bella Run Softly: Softy aka Bowie (the Diamond Dog) Missing my beautiful boy Sunsands Carl 2.25.2003 - 4.1.2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackandgrey Posted May 14, 2010 Share Posted May 14, 2010 Same thing happened with my bare boy Josh. It took about 8 months I guess. Unfortunately it doesn't help what I originally gave it too him for but hey hairyness is good! Quote Susan, Jessie and Jordy NORTHERN SKY GREYHOUND ADOPTION ASSOCIATION Jack, in my heart forever March 1999-Nov 21, 2008 My Dancing Queen Jilly with me always and forever Aug 12, 2003-Oct 15, 2010 Joshy I will love you always Aug 1, 2004-Feb 22,2013 Jonah my sweetheart May 2000 - Jan 2015 " You will never need to be alone again. I promise this. As your dog, I will sing this promise to you, and whisper it to you at night, every night, with my breath." Stanley Coren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest FastDogsOwnMe Posted May 14, 2010 Share Posted May 14, 2010 I had the same results with a bald dog and it made Sophia and Monet grow thick, soft, plush coats, even on their bellies. Sophia's hair did not grow at ALL after her spay, and they had shaved way too far up, it was horrible. It grew in within a few weeks of melatonin. I am trying it on the Borzoi to see if it produces tons of coat. Boy wouldn't that kick ass! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest NJgrey Posted May 14, 2010 Share Posted May 14, 2010 ckruzan, Does Carl have any trouble sleeping at night? Do you think it's messed up his sleep patterns at all? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seeh2o Posted May 14, 2010 Author Share Posted May 14, 2010 ckruzan, Does Carl have any trouble sleeping at night? Do you think it's messed up his sleep patterns at all? Not at all. I am happy to report there has been no change to his sleep pattern. He sleeps soundly through the night, dreams like a crazy dog (as he always did) and is perky, well, as perky as Carl ever is. Claire is the perky one, she has had no change to her sleep pattern either, sleeps through the night and is very very very perky in the morning...and when I come home...and when it is time for a meal! Quote Sunsands Doodles: Doodles aka Claire, Bella Run Softly: Softy aka Bowie (the Diamond Dog) Missing my beautiful boy Sunsands Carl 2.25.2003 - 4.1.2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerlinsMum Posted May 14, 2010 Share Posted May 14, 2010 Connie, that's awesome!! :yay :yay He looks terrific Quote Kerry with Lupin in beautiful coastal Maine. Missing Pippin, my best friend and sweet little heart-healer 2013-2023 Also missing the best wizard in the world, Merlin, and my sweet 80lb limpet, Sagan, every single day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seeh2o Posted May 14, 2010 Author Share Posted May 14, 2010 Connie, that's awesome!! :yay :yay He looks terrific Thanks, Kerry, I'm really shocked at how well it has worked. His coat is so shiny and thick, I never knew what the fur/markings under his neck looked like until now, it was just all pink flesh. I don't know what I'm going to do with him this summer, this boy's body always runs hot, I'm going to have to buy a kiddie pool for him to take a dip in! Quote Sunsands Doodles: Doodles aka Claire, Bella Run Softly: Softy aka Bowie (the Diamond Dog) Missing my beautiful boy Sunsands Carl 2.25.2003 - 4.1.2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RocketDog Posted May 14, 2010 Share Posted May 14, 2010 Wow, what amazing results! I might just have to try this for my two, who definitely match Carl's 'before' photos when it comes to pattern balding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarabz Posted May 15, 2010 Share Posted May 15, 2010 This is great. For a minute I swore you had gotten pictures of Bella - she's got about the same amount of baldness. She's been started on melatonin, too, so we'll see. (1) 3mg pill per day. I give it in the morning - the first time I gave it to her at night we couldn't get her to wake up and go potty and then had an anxious houndie at 4:45 the next morning! Quote Dave (GLS DeviousDavid) - 6/27/18 Gracie (AMF Saying Grace) - 10/21/12 Bella (KT Britta) - 4/29/05 to 2/13/20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seeh2o Posted May 15, 2010 Author Share Posted May 15, 2010 (edited) This is great. For a minute I swore you had gotten pictures of Bella - she's got about the same amount of baldness. She's been started on melatonin, too, so we'll see. (1) 3mg pill per day. I give it in the morning - the first time I gave it to her at night we couldn't get her to wake up and go potty and then had an anxious houndie at 4:45 the next morning! Wow, I just checked your blog, Bella is a cutie pie! She looks more like Carl than Carl's littermate, Claire, does! Their chest blaze almost matches, too! How long has she been on the melatonin? Please keep us posted on how she does with it. Edited May 15, 2010 by ckruzan Quote Sunsands Doodles: Doodles aka Claire, Bella Run Softly: Softy aka Bowie (the Diamond Dog) Missing my beautiful boy Sunsands Carl 2.25.2003 - 4.1.2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charla Posted May 15, 2010 Share Posted May 15, 2010 Love that fuzzy butt that's starting to show! He's such a handsome boy. Quote Charla, Mom to Carl ( Bella Monsoon ) 5/2002 - 9/2016 and remembering Gracie Rose ( Cee Bar Xtreme ) 2/2002 - 1/2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galgrey Posted May 16, 2010 Share Posted May 16, 2010 Wow, that's amazing! Carl is a handsome boy - before and after. Quote Cynthia, & Cristiano, galgoAlways in my heart: Frostman Newdawn Frost, Keno Jet Action & Chloe (NGA racing name unknown), Irys (galgo), Hannah (weim), Cruz (galgo), & Carly CW Your Charming Princess http://www.greyhound-data.com/d?i=1018857 "It came to me that every time I lose a dog they take a piece of my heart with them. And every new dog who comes into my life, gifts me with a piece of their heart. If I live long enough, all the components of my heart will be dog, and I will become as generous and loving as they are." -- Unknown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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