Guest mom2hounds Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 Our GH Forti, has bald thighs and a bare belly. I saw that some people use melatonin to help grow fur. What dose should I use? How long does it take to start working? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyTzu Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 Someone posted recently that their holistic Vet said the dosage is about 9 to 10 mg a day. I give about 10 mg. a day with about 2 months or so to see a difference in their ovetall coat condition. It may take longer for bald spots to fill it. My dogs get one 5 mg. pill two times a day, a.m. and p.m. Their coats are amazingly soft, full and shiny now. Sometimes lethargy can be a side effect of melatonin. I saw no issues in any of my dogs. Of course, it's kind of hard to tell the difference between "ZZZZZZ" and "ZZZZZZZZ." :lol Quote Wendy and The Whole Wherd. American by birth, Southern by choice. "Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup!" ****OxyFresh Vendor ID is 180672239.**** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OwnedBySummer Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 (edited) Most people seem to give 3mg a day. Does it work? I don't know, a lot of people swear by it. FYI -- note that some dogs get lethargic on it. My Summer was one of those so I won't give it to her any more. Instead, I now give her human-grade fish oil, 1 tsp. a day. Her coat is beautiful! Edited October 31, 2010 by OwnedBySummer Quote Lisa B. My beautiful Summer - to her forever home May 1, 2010 Summer Certified therapy dog team with St. John Ambulance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinM Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 3 mg a day. If you are going to see changes, you will see them in 6-8 weeks. Quote ROBIN ~ Mom to: Beau Think It Aint, Chloe JC Allthewayhome, Teddy ICU Drunk Sailor, Elsie N Fracine , Ollie RG's Travertine, Ponch A's Jupiter~ Yoshi, Zoobie & Belle, the kitties. Waiting at the bridge Angel Polli Bohemian Ocean , Rocky, Blue,Sasha & Zoobie & Bobbi Greyhound Angels Adoption (GAA) The Lexus Project Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jettcricket Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 3 mg a day. If you are going to see changes, you will see them in 6-8 weeks. It does work!! I've had my kids on it a little over 2 months....the hair growth is amazing. I give mine what Robin recommended...3 mgs once a day. I just started backing off a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mom2hounds Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 Thanks everyone. I'm going to start with 3mg a day and see what happens. I'm not sure how to tell if she is lethargic, she sleeps most of the time already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wonder Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 Diamond gets 2 pills a day (AM & PM) and I think they are 3mg each but I'll have to double check. His coat is getting fuzzy and he's growing some fur on his a$$ Quote Kari and the pups.Run free sweet Hana 9/21/08-9/12/10. Missing Sparks with every breath.Passion 10/16/02-5/25/17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaFlaca Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 I started Wendy on 5 mg. with dinner nightly almost three months ago. It took two months for the results to be noticeable. Astounding results - fuller,softer, shinier fur with no negative side effects. 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...
OwnedBySummer Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 Thanks everyone. I'm going to start with 3mg a day and see what happens. I'm not sure how to tell if she is lethargic, she sleeps most of the time already. Yeah, I know, I wondered the same thing. But if she IS one of the affected ones, you WILL be able to tell. Quote Lisa B. My beautiful Summer - to her forever home May 1, 2010 Summer Certified therapy dog team with St. John Ambulance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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