Melatonin and Flax Essence

[Kiska'smom]

Re: Melatonin and Flax Essence

Hi Dolly,

I hope that the melatonin gave YOU some rest! Well, I see that Scott gave you some good advice! I'm glad that he was able to look at your posted numbers. I don't think that the Atypical treatment could hurt Chief. There seem to be more and more dogs with a combination of Cushing's and Atypical Cushing's diagnoses. If Chief is showing very few clinical symptoms of regular Cushings, then perhaps a little control of the intermediate hormones would add a little relief. You just never know, and again, I don't think that the melatonin and Flax Essence would do any harm. They are both inexpensive, too! I wish that I knew more; but you have both sites to help you along!

I'll be thinking about you and hoping that things are going well for both Chief and Nike!

Hugs,

Jeanne and Kiska

[eyelostit]

Re: Melatonin and Flax Essence

Thanks for the replys, I held off giving him 2 melatonins, and stopped, but if you guys think its ok to give him melatonin i will try and get the flaxseed, is it ok to do the melatonin till i get the flax essence?

[Kiska'smom]

Re: Melatonin and Flax Essence

Hi Dolly,

Yes, it is okay to give the melatonin by itself! It helps with hair loss (although it hasn't helped Kiska's rat-tail) and also inhibits aromatase and 21-hydroxylase enzymes. There will be limited control of cortisol. The Flaxseed oil with lignans or Flax Essence both help inhibit aromatase and 3-beta HSD enzymes. They also help to lower cortisol. I don't remember what intermediate hormones were high in Chief's case. The Flaxseed oil also helps with liver function, and I give it to my dogs even though they don't need it for the Cushing's.

I hope that things are going well for you and your pups!

Hugs,

Jeanne and Kiska