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    hybucket
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    I suppose I should ask..is there any limit on how long this can be used? I know that some human OTC meds say only use for 14 days (altho my dr. says that there’s really no reason that I can’t use the one I use indefinitely). Any such restrictions on Melatonin that you know of?

    in reply to: Article on dementia #11393
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    In an update to my above posting, I had blood work done at the vets (results should be coming today), and I picked up Melatonin at CVS – the lowest dosage is 3MG tablets. He suggested a half tablet at bedtime and it worked! Slept thru the night. Now I’m not sure it was the tablet, or just that he had been rather active (we had company) before bedtime, but in any case, it was the first good night’s sleep that I’ve gotten in a couple of weeks. I will try again tonight. Again, thanks, and maybe this will help someone else as well.

    in reply to: Article on dementia #11392
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    Thanks for your response.

    I’m having some blood and urine work done on him today, and will pick up some melatonin. He slept thru last night, but was on the way to pacing around 6AM. Stopped him, and he seemed to calm down a bit, but would still frequently raise his head to stare out at nothing for a minute or two, then back down Mid-morning now, and seems OK. I know it’s difficult to diagnose via forums/email, but your help is appreciated. I’ll pass the word about this forum.

    in reply to: Article on dementia #11390
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    Perhaps you can provide some help here. I have an 8 year-old shitzu that has recently developed what can only be termed anxiety at night in bed. He sleeps in our bed, and he will, after a couple of hours, jump out of the bed, walk around the bedroom, lay down next to the bed, then walk some more. He may then jump back onto the bed, try to get comfortable for awhile, then repeat the previous. This will go on for an hour or so, then he’ll get back onto the bed, and be OK for the rest of the night. I’ve taken him to the vet, who said it would be unusual for dementia to be the cause at 8 years. He did basic physical, and said all appeared fine. He also excised anal glands, which he said could be causing it. He is not in any pain that we could determine. HE also suggested a half a Prevacid, and to cut down on food close to bedtime. Should he be doing more testing (I wouldn’t even know what to suggest)? He sleeps a lot during the day – the vet says this is normal. HE does play with toys, but not as much as before. He is not disoriented, walks and eats OK. ANy ideas what else I should be doing? It’s quite disturbing. THanks.

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