Stress and anxiety are common concerns for dogs, whether from thunderstorms, fireworks, travel, separation, grooming, or vet visits. Thankfully, many effective calming treats for dogs are now available — including herbal snacks, soft chews, and plant-based formulas that help soothe nerves naturally. Here’s the latest guide to the best calming treats for dogs you can consider for your furry friend 🐕. (Calmshops.co.uk)
One of the most popular calming treats for dogs, Zesty Paws Calming Bites contain a blend of L-theanine, passionflower, chamomile, and Suntheanine® to help reduce stress without causing drowsiness. These soft chews are loved by owners for travel anxiety, separation tension, and noisy storms. (happypaws.com.hk)
Best for: Everyday anxiety, thunderstorms, car rides
A versatile option, NaturVet Quiet Moments soft chews are formulated with hemp seed, ginger, L-tryptophan, and melatonin to support relaxation and tension relief in stressful situations. (J & J PET CLUB)
Best for: Separation anxiety, travel, grooming
Clinically formulated calming chews like VetIQ Calming Soft Chews and VetriScience Composure are veterinarian-recommended and use ingredients such as L-theanine, chamomile, and colostrum calming complex to help dogs find calm quickly. (Calmshops.co.uk)
Best for: Situational anxiety, hyperactivity
Premium soft chews with natural herbs like valerian root, passionflower, and taurine that target stress and behavioural calm. These formulas are especially effective for sudden stress events such as vet visits or thunderstorms. (petyra.com)
Best for: Acute stress, rescue transitions
These natural bites combine calming herbs like chamomile and passionflower to help keep dogs calm during the most stressful moments — from fireworks to separation anxiety. (AsharioPets)
Best for: Everyday anxious behaviour
While most calming treats are chewables, Paite Angel Calming Infusions offers a unique herbal liquid alternative designed for both cats and dogs that delivers fast, gentle calming support. (MY DELUXE PETS)
This herbal infusion uses soothing plant extracts (like chamomile, lemon balm, passionflower, and ashwagandha) to help pets relax naturally and safely before stressful situations such as thunderstorms, car rides, or vet trips. Unlike chews, this formula can be added to food, treats, or given directly, and many owners find it helpful when treats alone aren’t enough. (MY DELUXE PETS)
Best for: Pets with acute anxiety, travel stress, vet visit nerves
Calming treats generally work by combining herbs, amino acids, and nutrients that support your dog’s nervous system without sedation. Common active ingredients include: (Paw Vortex)
L-Theanine & Suntheanine® – promotes relaxed alertness
Chamomile & Passionflower – gentle calming herbs
Melatonin – helps regulate mood and rest
Hemp seed powder – natural stress relief
These ingredients help dogs stay comfortable and less reactive in stressful situations while still remaining responsive and alert. (Calmshops.co.uk)
Choosing the right calming treats for your dog depends on their age, size, temperament, and the type of stress they experience. If you’re unsure which option is best — or how to combine treats like calming chews with products such as Calming Infusions — professional guidance is invaluable.
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