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Thanks Kim, I will check with both vets before I start it. Scoop's pills say 0.5mg on the bottle. So that's a lower dose. Today Scoop weighed 19lbs. I sure don't want to use anything that will cause his blood sugar to rise. We are having enough trouble getting it lower.
Kim, what was the reason for your dogs using it? Did it help them?
Thanks
i would ask the doctor to explain how this will help and not hurt situation for scoop. the alt. doctor that is. wondering if they could explain the reasoning there. weird to help one area and worsen another so there must be some explanation. glad you researched this a bit before starting. You rock!
I am so very very sorry for your daughters loss..........so very sorry. I know there are no words to ease this time of sorrow, I do hope there is strength found in knowing many are thinking of her right now (and the family)
Hi Vicki,
First, I am so sorry to hear about your daughter's loss. Please let her know there is much sympathy and empathy from us to her.
Now, the melatonin. Here is what Drug Digest has to say -
http://www.drugdigest.org/wps/portal...yL2Zvcldobw!!/Quote:
Individuals who use insulin, inject other antidiabetes drugs, or take oral medications to control diabetes should avoid using melatonin because it can block the use of insulin, possibly changing blood sugar levels unpredictably. Hypoglycemia (blood sugar that is too low) or hyperglycemia (blood sugar that is too high) may result. Melatonin supplements should be avoided by individuals who inject insulin or other drugs (such as Byetta, Symlin, or Victoza), or take oral drugs for diabetes, such as:
acarbose
Actos
Avandia
glimepiride
glipizide
glyburide
Glyset
Januvia
metformin
Onglyza
Prandin
That link will take you to the first page of info on melatonin. Look to your right and you will see a list of options, including "What side effects should I watch for?" and "What interactions should I watch for?"
I really think I would contact the vet this morning and discuss this in depth with her before letting him take it just to be sure. That dose is very low, the lowest I have seen. I have seen 1mg and have that on hand but that is lowest I have found. Squirt is on a rather massive dose - 3 1/2 capsules a day that are 3mg each - and I have had human nurses go ballistic when they hear how much she takes. The only effect I have noticed in her is that she got sleepy more when she first started taking it. But she doesn't have diabetes. ;) So talk with vet and let her know your concerns. There may be an alternative she can offer.
Hope this helps!
Hugs,
Leslie and the gang
Skye and Leslie, Thank you so much for your condolences. I will be sure to tell her next time I talk to her.
Leslie, Thanks for all the info on Melatonin. After I saw about the blood sugar I freaked. I'm not supposed to start it till Sunday. This is from the alt. vet. Maybe she'll say the dose is small but it still scares me. We have a hard enough time with his BG level.
Wow Squirt does take a large dose. The Melatonin is for hormones, right? Would it help with anything else?
Thanks
Vicki:
I am just popping in to check on Scoop today. I hope you are both having a peaceful weekend. God Bless You Both.
Patti
hows the day today?!
Thinking of you and Scoopie, hope your ok. Mail me soon
Big hug, kisses to the boys
Mel
Xxxxx
Vicki:
Hope you and Scoop are doing well, and getting some much needed rest from everything that is going on. Hugs and kisses to sweet Scoop. Blessings
Patti
Vicki,
So sorry to hear about Kylie. Please know that all of you are in my prayers.
Hugs from me and big sloppy kisses from Doc
Just checking in on you and Scoop!