K9 Select Beef-Flavored 3mg Melatonin for Dogs is a human-grade melatonin supplement formulated specifically for dogs. Each bottle contains 120 chewable beef liver-flavored tablets that dogs love. Melatonin is a well-researched natural hormone that supports sleep, hormone balance, stress reduction, and adrenal health - making it a popular vet-recommended supplement for dogs with Cushing's disease, alopecia, anxiety, and age-related sleep changes.
What It Supports
- Natural sleep-wake cycle regulation
- Hormone balance - modulates cortisol, estrogen, and androgen activity
- Relaxation and calm - reduces stress, anxiety, and stress-related behaviors
- Adrenal support - used alongside SDG lignans for dogs with Cushing's disease
- Skin and coat health with daily use
- Normal thirst and urination
How It Works
- Hormone regulation: Melatonin decreases sex hormone secretion, modulates aromatase activity, and inhibits cortisol and ACTH production - key factors in adrenal and hormonal imbalances
- Stress reduction: Reduces stress-related behaviors including pacing, panting, whimpering, and refusal to eat; may also reduce aggression
- Sleep support: Natural melatonin production declines with age; supplementation helps restore healthy sleep cycles in senior dogs
- Antioxidant activity: Melatonin is a well-known antioxidant that supports overall health and immune function
Dosing Directions (per University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine)
- Dogs under 30 lbs: 3mg (1 tablet) every 12 hours
- Dogs over 30 lbs: 6mg (2 tablets) every 12 hours
- Dogs 10 lbs or less: 1mg (half tablet) every 12 hours, or as directed by your veterinarian
- For anxiety: give 1 serving 30 minutes before a stressful event
Ingredients
Active: Melatonin 3mg per tablet
Inactive: Dicalcium phosphate, liver (desiccated and defatted), roast beef flavor, magnesium stearate, stearic acid, silicon dioxide
Note: Always consult your veterinarian before giving melatonin to your dog. Use only regular melatonin - not rapid-release or timed-release formulas. All K9 Select melatonin products meet these criteria.