4.2(5,300)Amazon rating$19.964,000+ bought last month
Our verdict
Solid Gold's calming chews pack six familiar calming ingredients, chamomile, valerian root, L-theanine, ashwagandha, L-tryptophan and melatonin, into a smoked bacon soft chew, and a 4.2 star average across roughly 5,300 reviews suggests most dogs take to the flavor and owners see some settling effect.
Dogs of any size who get worked up around fireworks, storms, travel or separation, and owners who want one chew that layers several calming ingredients rather than just melatonin alone.
Skip if
Your dog has a diagnosed anxiety condition needing prescription treatment, or you want a single ingredient formula rather than a six ingredient blend.
Form Soft Chew
Flavor Smoked Bacon
Benefits Calming Support
Best for Behavior
Breed size All
Weight 0.58 Pounds
Priced 17% below the category median ($23.99 across 63 tracked models)
Our scorecard
4.2/5overall
Owner rating4.2/5
4.2 average across 5,300 owner ratings
Popularity4.4/5
5,300 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 120 count bag of Solid Gold Calming Chews is formulated as a smoked bacon soft chew for dogs of all breed sizes. The ingredient list stacks chamomile, valerian root, L-theanine, ashwagandha, L-tryptophan and melatonin together, so it's built to layer several calming pathways into one daily chew rather than leaning on a single ingredient.", 'Solid Gold markets the formula around separation, travel, fireworks, storms and general hyperactivity, and the wheat free label makes it a reasonable option for dogs with grain sensitivities. At 0.58 pounds for 120 chews, the bag is sized to last through a season of triggers rather than just a single event.', "Priced at $19.96 and ranked number 12 among Amazon's dog relaxants, this chew has built a track record with roughly 5,300 reviews and a 4.2 star average, plus an estimated 4,000 bought in the past month, putting it solidly in the mainstream of the calming chew category."]
Pros
Combines six calming ingredients (chamomile, valerian root, L-theanine, ashwagandha, L-tryptophan, melatonin) in one chew
Wheat free formula for dogs with grain sensitivities
120 count bag lasts through repeated triggers like storm season or travel
Strong 4.2 star average across roughly 5,300 reviews
Formulated for all breed sizes
Cons
Six active ingredients make it harder to isolate what's working if your dog reacts differently than expected
Smoked bacon is the only flavor offered, so picky eaters have no alternative
Not a substitute for veterinary care in dogs with diagnosed anxiety disorders
Specifications
Form
Soft Chew
Flavor
Smoked Bacon
Benefits
Calming Support
Best for
Behavior
Breed size
All
Weight
0.58 Pounds
Performance notes
As a soft chew rather than a pellet or capsule, this format is generally easier to get into most dogs without disguising it in food. The blend leans on both herbal ingredients (chamomile, valerian root, ashwagandha) and amino acid or hormone based ones (L-theanine, L-tryptophan, melatonin), which is a broader combination than single ingredient melatonin or L-theanine chews.
What buyers say
With about 5,300 reviews and a 4.2 star average, plus an estimated 4,000 purchases in the past month, this chew has a large and active buyer base, suggesting consistent repeat purchases rather than a one-time novelty buy.
What ingredients are in Solid Gold's calming chews?
The formula lists chamomile, valerian root, L-theanine, ashwagandha, L-tryptophan and melatonin as its active calming ingredients, combined in a smoked bacon soft chew.
Is this chew formulated for a specific dog size?
No, it's labeled for all breed sizes, so it's meant as a general option rather than one scaled to a specific weight range.
Can this replace a vet visit for severe anxiety?
No. This is a calming supplement, not a treatment for diagnosed anxiety disorders. If your dog has a serious or persistent anxiety issue, talk to your vet about what's appropriate for their situation.
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