Premium Care Calming Chews are an over-the-counter soft chew supplement made for dogs, with ingredients such as L-tryptophan, chamomile, passionflower, ginger and valerian root listed on the product. They may help some dogs feel calmer, but the evidence for these ingredients is limited, and they are not a replacement for training or vet care.
What’s in Them
Calming chews usually combine herbs and amino acids that are thought to support relaxation. Ingredients commonly named for this product include L-tryptophan, chamomile, passionflower, ginger root and valerian root. Some versions also list hemp seed. Always read the label on the bottle you buy, because formulas can change, and check that the product is made for dogs.
What They Can and Can’t Do
Pet owners often use calming chews for mild stress such as car rides, fireworks, thunderstorms or being left alone. Results vary from dog to dog, and some dogs show no change. Supplements like these aren’t approved as drugs by the FDA, so they haven’t gone through the same testing for effectiveness as a prescription. They are not a good choice for dogs with serious anxiety or aggression, which need a veterinarian and often a behavior plan.
Safety Tips
- Talk to your vet first, especially if your dog is on any medication, is pregnant or nursing, has liver or kidney disease or is very young or old. Calming herbs can interact with some drugs.
- Follow the label dose for your dog’s weight and don’t give extra to speed up the effect.
- Introduce one new product at a time so you can tell if it causes tummy upset, drowsiness or other changes.
- Store chews out of reach. Dogs may eat the whole bottle if they can get to it, so call your vet or a pet poison hotline if that happens.
- Stop the product and call your vet if you see vomiting, diarrhea, extreme sleepiness or any unusual behavior.
Non-Supplement Ways to Help an Anxious Dog
- Give regular exercise and mental stimulation.
- Create a safe, quiet space, such as a crate or room with a bed, for storms and fireworks.
- Practice gradual desensitization and reward-based training for triggers like car rides.
- Ask your vet about a behavior consult for separation anxiety or ongoing fear.
Bottom Line
Premium Care Calming Chews may take the edge off mild stress for some dogs, but they are a supplement, not a treatment. Check with your vet before starting them, follow the label dose and pair them with training and a calm environment.
This article is general information, not veterinary advice. Talk to your vet about any supplement or anxiety concern.
