What it is
Hormone involved in sleep regulation.
Why it's used
Marketed for calming/sleep support.
Evidence by claim
| Claim | Evidence grade |
|---|---|
| Aids sleep and reduces noise-phobia signs | C |
Cited studies
- Melatonin for canine noise phobia — case seriesJAAHA · 1999View source
- Essential Oils and Melatonin as Functional Ingredients in Dogs.Animals : an open access journal from MDPI · 2022View source
- Melatonin Supplementation for the Cryopreservation of Canine Sperm.Biopreservation and biobanking · 2023View source
- Serum Melatonin Values in Normal Dogs and Dogs with Seizures.Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association · 2019View source
Products containing Melatonin
Educational information only. Not veterinary advice. Always talk to your vet before starting a new supplement.