Rosewood Natural Eats Beef Tender Strip Dog Treats, 12 x 80g Pouches

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The biggest question in your head surrounding calming dog treats is probably, do they even work? Though it’s always dependent on your individual dog and their level of anxiety, the answer is usually yes, they can help. In this article, we’ll look at natural dog treats, including what they are, whether they’re healthy, and which are the best natural dog treats for your pup’s diet. What Are Natural Dog Treats? There are dog calming products on the market that resemble ‘tablets’, more like a traditional health supplement. These generally contain the same natural calming ingredients for dogs as mentioned above, and could have the same effect, but may be crumbled or added into food. As a more appetising option, calming dog treats or calming biscuits for dogs may be a tastier route for you and your pooch.

Calming food can be another great addition to a pooch’s anxiety reduction plan. As with calming treats, it’s unlikely to resolve the problem completely for severely anxious or excitable dogs - but the active and nutritional ingredients in the complete recipes can make a significant difference. Here at Pooch & Mutt, we have our Calm & Relaxed Dry Food and Calm & Relaxed Wet Food Pouches that can be fed at mealtimes to help support your pooch. Tasty and functional, to make feeding times a winner for everyone. Non-natural ingredients, according to the AAFCO, are items that are “chemically synthesized, such as vitamin ingredients, mineral ingredients, preservatives, and special-purpose food additives,” such as “artificial flavors and colors, chelated minerals, mineral amino acid complexes, vitamin supplements, propylene glycol, calcium ascorbate, and other preservatives (such as BHA and BHT).”

Calming treats can be an important tool in our toolbox when it comes to helping our anxious pooches. Food is undeniably powerful and certain ingredients have the potential to affect both mood and anxiety and to encourage rest and relaxation. As well as providing calming treats, an owner of an anxious dog may consider using a calming diet, modifying their dog's environment and using training programmes. Very anxious dogs may benefit from prescription medicine and/or the input of a professional behaviourist.”

Chamomile. The flowering plant has been used for hundreds of years as a natural relaxation aid and mild sleep remedy. Sweet potato. This tasty carbohydrate contains high levels of B vitamins which act as mood boosters, having a natural ‘anti-stress’ effect. L-tryptophan. Found in food such as lean turkey, L-tryptophan helps the release of serotonin, a brain chemical which can elevate the mood of dogs to reduce anxiety as well as helping with sleep.

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Valerian root. The compounds on valerian root contain mild sedative properties, which can cause a feeling of relaxation in some dogs. It’s usually fine to feed your dog calming treats every day - but always be aware of how many calming doggy treats you distribute to your jumpy pooch on the daily. Not only can it encourage unhealthy eating habits if you treat your dog without limits, the natural ingredients in calming dog treats can cause side effects if a pooch has too high an intake. There are a lot of great options for natural dog treats on this list, but before you introduce anything new into your dog’s diet—including natural dog treats—make sure to talk with your veterinarian. Your vet can assess your dog, his health history, and his individual nutritional needs to give you deeper insights on the best diet for your dog, including which treats are the best. Further Reading If you have a jumpy or anxious dog on your hands, be sure to consult a vet to assess the severity of the situation. To soothe their nerves from the inside out, our Calm & Relaxation range , including calming treats, contains relaxing, serotonin-boosting ingredients to keep your pooch happy and grounded.

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. Ultimately, Devereaux says, “treats that are described as natural are not necessarily a healthier option.” That’s because even though such treats may be labeled as natural, there are still a lot of variables to consider. Hemp. The hemp plant is renowned for its naturally occurring compounds called cannabinoids, which can have calming and anxiety-reducing effects on dogs by interacting with serotonin receptors in the brain. Hemp that’s safe for our pooches is THC free - meaning it’s free from tetrahydrocannabinol; the compound that causes intoxication. This means THC free hemp won’t have psychoactive effects on your dog, and is safe for them to consume. When shopping for natural dog treats (or any dog treats, really), it’s wise to give the ingredient list a close look. This will tell you which ingredients are used in the greatest proportion and whether there are any artificial or potentially harmful additives. Whatever form they come in, natural dog calming products usually contain a specially chosen range of known relaxants to soothe a dog’s anxiety without relying on artificial ingredients or fixes. This could include:

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Another reason natural dog treats might not be the healthiest option for your pet? “Natural” doesn’t necessarily mean the treat contains healthy ingredients. Again, as AAFCO maintains, “There is no requirement or statement that natural feeds or ingredients are safer than those produced by a chemically synthetic process.” What’s more, as calming treats are considered ‘nutritional supplements’ rather than medication, there’s the chance that pet food manufacturers can make unsubstantiated claims.