Help your pup unwind and reduce anxiety with calming chews! These treats can be given during stressful situations or triggers like traveling, fireworks, grooming and vet visits.
The most effective calming chews will consist of natural ingredients and herbs that promote calm behavior, without being free from wheat, soy or corn allergens.
Contents
Ingredients
These chews contain natural ingredients designed to ease stress and anxiety without making your dog sleepy. Their soothing formula includes valerian root, passionflower, ashwagandha, and chamomile; helping him or her relax during stressful situations like travel or new environments.
Ginger root is another key component in calming chews that can ease digestive distress. These treats do not use corn or grains and use sustainable ingredients that minimize food waste. Shameless Pets Turk It Easy Calming Chews provide great calming solutions for anxious dogs by encouraging calm behavior while alleviating separation anxiety symptoms.
These chews are made with natural ingredients that will support your pet’s digestion, helping to alleviate environmental stressors such as travel, loud noises or thunderstorms and providing comfort during stressful events such as travel. They’re great for dogs suffering from separation anxiety and hyperactivity and contain no artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives – no artificial colors!
Dosage
Calming chews provide an alternative solution for anxiety-prone dogs without side effects or dependence. Safe to give daily, they should be administered 30 minutes prior to an event that may be stressful or overwhelming for your canine companion.
Most calming chews contain a combination of ingredients designed to promote peaceful behavior without making pets sleepy or drowsy. Some use amino acids like L-Theanine and L-Tryptophan to increase serotonin levels (key neurotransmitters that control mood).
Others contain herbs like lemon balm, valerian root, passion flower and chamomile; while Well Loved Calming Chews contain melatonin and hemp seed powder to ease stress levels and support healthy sleep patterns in dogs suffering generalized anxiety; they should be given on an as-needed basis or daily. Alternatively, Zesty Paws Calming Bites might be more appropriate for episodic anxiety such as fear of thunderstorms.
Time of day
If your dog’s anxiety stems from environmental stresses such as thunder, fireworks or vet visits – or she cowers and hides when visiting, calming chews may provide much-needed relief. They can even be used to reduce unwanted behaviors related to separation anxiety.
These fast-acting chews should be administered approximately 30 minutes prior to an emotionally taxing situation, such as an event such as a competitive show. They’re intended for dogs who require something extra when faced with stressful events and prevent fight-or-flight responses from developing.
These chews contain ingredients designed to support brain and nervous system health, including L-Theanine which increases serotonin and dopamine levels for relaxation and CBD which targets the endocannabinoid system to aid mood regulation and sleep quality. Recommended for dogs under 44lbs, one per day should suffice between 45-66.6Ibs while two are necessary if their weight surpasses this threshold.
Safety
Calming chews may help some dogs reduce anxiety, but they should not be seen as a replacement for more comprehensive treatments like behavior modification and other tools needed for more severe issues like separation anxiety. If your pup becomes hyperactive or anxious during car rides, vet visits, travel or thunderstorms, calming chews could be a helpful aid to support them through those events.
PremiumCare Hemp Calming chews contain high-quality ingredients to promote calm and relaxation in your dog. For instance, these treats contain organic hemp seed oil, valerian root extract, chamomile flower petals, GABA and L-tryptophan for stress relief for your furry companion.
Solliquin soft chews may also provide relief by improving brain function and encouraging relaxation. Safe for daily use or to take before any stressful event such as visiting the vet or experiencing thunderstorms, these soft chews may provide invaluable comfort during stressful moments.
