Pooch & Mutt - Calm & Relaxed, Natural Dog Treats (Wheat Free), Healthy and Low-Calorie, Pack of 6

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This dog treat proved that it is effective in calming anxious dogs as well as managing destructive behavior.

Fur moms and dads who gave this dog treat to their pups before bedtime were happy with its calming effect. Both the dog and their owners had a good night’s sleep. The number of treats depends on the recommended calorie intake of your dog, based on their breed, age and condition. This means it can change if your dog is suffering from illness, is underweight, overweight or particularly inactive, for example - so be sure to calculate based on your dog’s specific needs. Passion flower. Also known as Passiflora, its extract is known to induce relaxation and reduce tension. Some calming treats are dosed daily or even multiple times a day, while others are only given on an as needed basis. For dogs with generalized anxiety or separation anxiety, a daily chew is likely best, while dogs with episodic phobias – such as a fear of thunderstorms – likely only need calming treats right before a storm or other stressful event. While these calming treats get a thumbs up for their flavor, expect this to leave a mess because of its crumbly texture.

How Long Does Calming Aid For Dogs Last?

If playtime, as well as hugs and kisses, no longer keep your dogs at ease, giving them calming chews might work as a temporary fix. Branded as the UK’s no 1 calming supplement and widely trusted by vets, Zylkene is designed to help pets cope with separation anxiety and stressful situations in and outside the home. Pressure wraps. Similar to human babies, research shows that swaddling also has a positive effect on a dog’s mood. These wraps give pups the feeling of being swaddled. Senior dogs may have trouble chewing on these calming treats. Cutting them into smaller pieces helps.

Like PetHonesty’s calming hemp, these treats are made of non-artificial ingredients, including hemp powder, chamomile, Valerian root, and L-tryptophan. Unfamiliar and frightening situations– this includes exposure to unknown faces, trips to the vet or groomer, and car rides It is recommended by vets to help anxious dogs cope with travel, thunderstorms, fireworks, visiting the vet, a new home, new baby and separation anxiety. Hemp oil. While many question the legality of using hemp products (given that hemp and marijuana come from the same plant), we cannot deny its increasing popularity. This is due to its health benefits which include anxiety relief.However, most dogs tolerate calming treats well and do not experience any adverse effects. Side effects from calming treats are uncommon. Depending on the type of treat, some dogs may experience a mild sedative effect and may seem drowsy or “out of it” after taking calming treats. Commercial dog treats have to pass certain standards to be sold in the UK, so in general they are safe for dogs to eat. That said, there are different standards of dog treats - and your pooch may have specific dietary requirements that mean you should pay special attention to the ingredients.

Separation anxiety is also experienced by dogs who have become hyper-attached to their guardians. These dogs feel upset whenever they’re left alone. The non-drowsy, non-sedative ingredients include organic passion flower, L-tryptophan, L-theanine , hemp oil, ginger root, valerian root and organic chamomile. A pooch is considered a large dog when it weighs anything over 25kg, and includes breeds such as Newfoundlands, Great Danes or Bullmastiffs. Naturally, the big pooches have a larger recommended calorie intake of 700-1000 calories per day (depending on size) which equates to around 20-30 treats per day. These calming treats curb a dog’s anxiety and rowdy behavior without altering their personality or draining their energy. Although it has a calming effect, dogs remain alert. This allows them to focus more on their training sessions.Also available in capsules and chews, this is a handy alternative for dogs with a fussy palate or dental issues as you can either drop on to their food or administer directly into the mouth with the dropper. The tasty salmon flavour and addition of catnip is said to be popular with dogs.