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From: Russell Prater
Date: 2004-10-19 20:25:39 UTC
Subject: Re: [ferrethealth] Melatonin dosage
To: ferrethealth@smartgroups.com
Message-ID: <41757843.85C5518E@worldnet.att.net>

amandadegraw@hotmail.com wrote:
>
> I wanted to start my adrenal ferret Edgar on melatonin again...I used to give him 0.5mls of the 2.5mg/mL liquid melatonin from GNC. Well, GNC doesn't appear to be making the liquid form anymore. Is it okay for me to switch to the tablets? If so, what dosage should I be using? I thought I would purchase the 3mg tabs and give him a half a tab once daily...does this sound correct to anyone? Thanks!

Instead of battling with pills everyday, you might want to consider the
melatonin implant. The address for the supplier is
http://www.melatek.net/pages/1/index.htm
You will have to ask your vet to order them for you and insert one every
3-4 months. I started my little girl on them 3 weeks ago and so far I am
very pleased with the result.