4.0(1,000)Amazon rating$29.95500+ bought last month
Our verdict
Virbac Anxitane is an L-theanine based chewable tablet built for small dogs and cats under 22 pounds, and its 4.0 star average across roughly 1,000 reviews reflects a smaller but established following for this vet-brand option.
Owners of small dogs or cats under 22 pounds who want a tablet-form calming aid built around L-theanine, ideally used alongside guidance from a vet since this is a Virbac veterinary brand product.
Skip if
Your dog is over 22 pounds, since this formula and dosing are sized for smaller pets, or your dog won't take a tablet form easily.
Form Tablet
Flavor Other
Benefits Calming Support
Best for Anxiety
Breed size Small
Weight 0.01 Ounces
Priced 25% above the category median ($23.99 across 63 tracked models)
Our scorecard
4.0/5overall
Owner rating4.0/5
4.0 average across 1,000 owner ratings
Popularity2.9/5
1,000 owner reviews, more than most models here
The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other dog food and health supplements we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.
Overview
['This chewable tablet comes 30 to a box, each dosed at 50 mg, and is built specifically for small dogs and cats under 22 pounds. Virbac markets Anxitane around L-theanine, the amino acid named in the product title, as its core calming ingredient.', "Because it's a tablet rather than a flavored soft chew, some owners find it easier to break or hide in food for pets that are picky about texture, though it won't have the same treat-like appeal as a bacon or chicken flavored chew. Virbac is a veterinary-focused brand, and this product is often used alongside a vet's guidance for anxious behavior.", "At $29.95, it's priced toward the higher end for a 30-count box, reflecting its veterinary-brand positioning. It has built a smaller but steady following with roughly 1,000 reviews and a 4.0 star average, plus about 500 units bought in the past month."]
Pros
Built around L-theanine as its named calming ingredient
Sized specifically for small dogs and cats under 22 lbs
Comes from a veterinary-focused brand (Virbac)
Tablet form can be easier to portion or split than a soft chew
Banana-free formulation for pets with that specific sensitivity
Cons
Higher price per count than many chew-based competitors
Not flavored like a treat, which may reduce palatability for picky dogs
Not suitable for dogs over 22 lbs at this dosing
Smaller review base than the category's top sellers
Specifications
Form
Tablet
Flavor
Other
Benefits
Calming Support
Best for
Anxiety
Breed size
Small
Weight
0.01 Ounces
Performance notes
Each tablet is dosed at 50 mg and sized for small pets under 22 pounds, so dosing accuracy is tighter than with a generic all-breed chew. As a tablet rather than a flavored soft chew, it prioritizes precise, vet-oriented dosing over treat-like palatability.
What buyers say
A 4.0 star average across roughly 1,000 reviews, with about 500 units bought in the past month, points to a smaller, steadier customer base, consistent with a veterinary-branded product rather than a mass-market treat.
What is the main calming ingredient in Virbac Anxitane?
The product is built around L-theanine, an amino acid named directly in the product title, dosed at 50 mg per tablet.
Is this suitable for my medium or large dog?
No, this formula and its 50 mg tablet dosing are sized for small dogs and cats under 22 pounds, so a bigger dog would need a different product or size.
Should I check with a vet before giving this to my dog?
Since Virbac is a veterinary-focused brand and this isn't a treatment for diagnosed anxiety disorders, it's a good idea to talk to your vet, especially if your dog has ongoing or severe anxiety.
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