5-htp

Has anyone here had to give a pup 5-HTP?
It's a supplement that replaces lost Serotonin in the brain.

I had a behavorist tell me to put Buddy on it because it will calm his fears and maybe make him not be afraid of my husband.
I'm just wondering about any side effects I should be looking for, or just to hear from anyone if it works or doesn't work.

Angie ~

I don't think *I'd* use it...

Here's a site with a lot of info on 5-HTP use in HUMANS...

http://www.pdrhealth.com/drug_info/n...5hy_0011.shtml

Way down towards the bottom is this:

"OVERDOSAGE
There are no overdosage reports in humans.
There are reports of overdosage and subsequent serotonin-like syndrome in dogs.
Some of these overdosages resulted in death to the animals."

/s/ Phred

Thanks Phred!!