{"id":172031,"date":"2022-07-14T16:02:07","date_gmt":"2022-07-14T16:02:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-can-i-give-my-dog-for-sleep-2\/"},"modified":"2022-07-14T16:02:07","modified_gmt":"2022-07-14T16:02:07","slug":"what-can-i-give-my-dog-for-sleep-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-can-i-give-my-dog-for-sleep-2\/","title":{"rendered":"What can I give my dog for sleep?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-can-i-give-my-dog-for-sleep-2\/#What_can_I_give_my_dog_for_sleep\" title=\"What can I give my dog for sleep?\">What can I give my dog for sleep?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-can-i-give-my-dog-for-sleep-2\/#Is_there_sleeping_medicine_for_dogs\" title=\"Is there sleeping medicine for dogs?\">Is there sleeping medicine for dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-can-i-give-my-dog-for-sleep-2\/#What_can_you_give_your_dog_to_help_with_sleep\" title=\"What can you give your dog to help with sleep?\">What can you give your dog to help with sleep?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-can-i-give-my-dog-for-sleep-2\/#What_can_I_give_my_dog_for_sleep_over_the_counter\" title=\"What can I give my dog for sleep over the counter?\">What can I give my dog for sleep over the counter?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-can-i-give-my-dog-for-sleep-2\/#What_can_I_give_my_dog_to_sleep_at_night_home_remedies\" title=\"What can I give my dog to sleep at night home remedies?\">What can I give my dog to sleep at night home remedies?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-can-i-give-my-dog-for-sleep-2\/#How_can_I_sedate_my_dog_naturally\" title=\"How can I sedate my dog naturally?\">How can I sedate my dog naturally?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_I_give_my_dog_for_sleep\"><\/span>What can I give my dog for sleep?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Try Melatonin <b>Melatonin is a natural sleep aid that most dogs tolerate very well. Anywhere from three to six milligrams, depending on the size of the dog, Morgan says, adding: Check with your veterinarian to be sure your pet is not on any medication or have any health issues that might conflict with this.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_there_sleeping_medicine_for_dogs\"><\/span>Is there sleeping medicine for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The most common type of sleep medication given to pets is diazepam (Valiumxae), although longer acting benzodiazepines may be used (eg temazepam). The symptoms of cognitive dysfunction are sometimes treated with a drug called selegiline.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_you_give_your_dog_to_help_with_sleep\"><\/span>What can you give your dog to help with sleep?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Melatonin is commonly used as a sleep aid, and is sometimes used to treat certain hair disorders, cognitive dysfunction and separation anxiety in dogs, as well as sleep cycle disorders in dogs and cats.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_I_give_my_dog_for_sleep_over_the_counter\"><\/span>What can I give my dog for sleep over the counter?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Melatonin is always a popular choice because it&#8217;s typically safe for a wide variety of dogs. <b>Organic over-the-counter sleeping pills can also be a great natural choice.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_I_give_my_dog_to_sleep_at_night_home_remedies\"><\/span>What can I give my dog to sleep at night home remedies?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Here are five home remedies suggested by pet owners and vets:<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Herbs. Products that are premixed with anti-anxiety herbs such as Bach flower, passionflower and valerian are said to be effective remedies of sleeplessness.  <\/li>\n<li>Massage.  <\/li>\n<li>Exercise.  <\/li>\n<li>Orthopaedic bed.  <\/li>\n<li>Dog appeasing pheromone.<\/li>\n<p>May 3, 2022<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_sedate_my_dog_naturally\"><\/span>How can I sedate my dog naturally?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Natural Solutions for Dog Anxiety<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Exercise. Sometimes, your stress becomes your pet&#8217;s stress.  <\/li>\n<li>Mental Stimulation. As Dr.  <\/li>\n<li>Music.  <\/li>\n<li>Vet-Recommended Essential Oils (Used With Caution)  <\/li>\n<li>Supplements.  <\/li>\n<li>Pheromones.  <\/li>\n<li>Massage and Acupuncture.  <\/li>\n<li>Grooming.<\/li>\n<p>Jul 17, 2019<\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents What can I give my dog for sleep?Is there sleeping medicine for dogs?What can you give your dog to help with sleep?What can I give my dog for sleep over the counter?What can I give my dog to sleep at night home remedies?How can I sedate my dog naturally? 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