My dog is aggressive at the vet. Can melatonin help with anxiety?

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Is melatonin okay to use before vet exam? Dog gets aggressive and anxious during vet visits. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Male | neutered | 3 years and 3 months old | 16 lbs

Rodrigo Roca, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello, thank you for your question. I’m sorry to hear that visits to the vet are stressful for Luke. Yes, melatonin can be safely given to dogs. There are other medications that can also be used to help with anxiety prior to vet visits (gabapentin, Benadryl, acepromazine). I would recommend contacting your veterinarian to discuss which product they prefer and to get accurate dosing for Luke. Hope this helps!

My dog is aggressive at the vet. Can melatonin help with anxiety?

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