Squirt - my Queen has crossed The Bridge

It's obvious that Squirt is very precious. Great to see a little dog so very happy!
My dog Molly is and always has been very terrified of Thunderstorms and fireworks, so I kept seeing melatonin mentioned here and realizes that should help calm her down. I asked my Vet and she gave to me right away.Well anyway, I gave it to her as presribed for the very first time on May 6th. On Thursday evening May 9th, I noticed that Molly was walking funny, that her right foot particularly was pointed almost completely out to the right of her body and she had to keep sitting down each time she took a step. As I was calling the Vet, her legs went completely out from under her.
That afternoon, I had applied Vectra 3D Flea and Tick Repellent to her and my other dog, so I thought Molly was having a reaction to that. - My other dog was fine. My regular Vet was not there so the Vet on duty just had me apply dish detergent bring her there and he gave her a shot of Benedryl.
Well she still was not acting like herself, so I looked up the side effects of Melatonin and discovered that I believe she was given way too much. Molly weighs 16.2 lbs. My Vet presribed 3 mg. in the morning and 3 mg. in the evening each day.From what I see on line, t she should have been given 1 - 1.5 mg. ONCE a day. She is finally acting more like herself today.
I am still so new at this, that I can use any advice to ensure I'm doing the right things for her. I love her dearly and my Vet is really starting to scare me.
Also, do you or anyone else on the forum know a good basic multi-vitamin I can give Molly? The IMS wants to keep her on Hills k9 w/d until she has her bladder stones removed on May 30th.
Thanks for your help,
Dodie & Molly

It does sound as if that may have been a bit much to start Molly on. I would start with 1mg and only use it when there are storms, not every day. Melatonin is used to treat a form of Cushing's called Atypical and Squirt (average of 14 lbs) was taking 9 1/2mg a day, directed by her IMS. She got extra when it stormed. But she started with 3mg am / pm and had to adjust - she was sleepy at first. But just for thunder phobia, I wouldn't give it to Molly every day and start with as low a dose as possible then increase slowly if that doesn't help.

As for the vitamins, I wouldn't worry about that right now either - wait until the stones are out and you know what type she had. The type of stone can mean that she will not need any extra of certain things like magnesium or foods high in oxalates. So if I were you I wouldn't make any changes until after the surgery. ;) Others may have differing views so you might ask about these things on Molly's thread, too. When is the surgery?

Leslie,
I have missed seeing you checking in:o I hope Squirt and the rest of the gang are doing okay. Sending love and hugs,

Kathy and Buddy:cool:

Leslie:
I miss seeing you on here. How is Squirt doing? I hope everything is ok, and that you both are just busy ahving fun! Have a good Memorial Day. Blessings
Patti

Hey Leslie

Just posting to let you know I am thinking of you all. Do hope everything's ok and your just taking a computer break to pick those wild flowers

Big hug, kisses and belly rubs to all the furlets

Mel
Xxxxx

Leslie:
I too am wondering where you guys have been. I am worried about you and hope there is nothing wrong. Blessings
Patti

Hi Leslie - long time, no see! Hoping your just on a little break to recharge the batteries and Squirty girl is doing fine. Thinking of you and the gang and hope we see you soon xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx :)

Leslie:
Where are you?? Hope you are just having a good old time with Squirt and enjoying the summer. Miss you. Blessings
Patti

Hey,

How are things going?

Terry

Leslie:
I hope you two are having too much fun to post to us!! I am praying this is why we have not heard from you. Miss you!
Blessings,
Patti