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Native Pet Calming Chews for Dogs - Promotes Calming Effect, Supports Emotional Balance & Reduces Hyperactivity - Hemp Seed, Melatonin for Dogs, L-Theanine & Casein - Air-Dried 30 Chews Review

4.1 (4,000) Amazon rating$14.994,000+ bought last month

Our verdict

Native Pet's calming chews are air-dried and built around hemp seed, melatonin, L-theanine and casein, and a 4.1 star average across roughly 4,000 reviews, plus an estimated 4,000 bought last month, points to a fairly well-established product.

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Best for

Dogs of any size dealing with hyperactivity or emotional swings, and owners who prefer an air-dried chew with a shorter ingredient list over a heavily processed soft chew.

Skip if

Your dog has a sensitivity to hemp seed or casein, or you're looking for a product with published per-chew dosing amounts rather than an ingredient list alone.

  • Form Chew
  • Flavor Chicken
  • Best for Outdoor
  • Breed size All
  • Priced 38% below the category median ($23.99 across 63 tracked models)

Our scorecard

4.1/5 overall
  • Owner rating4.1/5

    4.1 average across 4,000 owner ratings

  • Popularity4.1/5

    4,000 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 30 count bag of Native Pet Calming Chews is air-dried rather than baked into a soft chew, and it's built around hemp seed, melatonin, L-theanine and casein. The chicken flavored chew is labeled for all breed sizes and is positioned to promote a calming effect, support emotional balance and reduce hyperactivity.", 'The air-drying process is a different manufacturing approach than the soft chews that dominate this category, and it may appeal to owners looking for a less processed option with a shorter, more recognizable ingredient list.', "Priced at $14.99 for 30 chews, it lands on the affordable end of this category, and with roughly 4,000 reviews at a 4.1 star average and an estimated 4,000 units bought in the past month, it's built a solid following, ranking number 5 among Amazon's dog relaxants."]

Pros

  • Air-dried format with a shorter ingredient list than many soft chews
  • Combines hemp seed, melatonin, L-theanine and casein
  • Affordable price for a 30 count bag
  • Strong 4.1 star average across roughly 4,000 reviews
  • Formulated for all breed sizes

Cons

  • 30 count bag is smaller than the 60 to 120 count bags common in this category, meaning more frequent reordering
  • No published per-chew ingredient amounts in the listing
  • Casein content may be worth checking for dogs with dairy protein sensitivities

Specifications

Form
Chew
Flavor
Chicken
Best for
Outdoor
Breed size
All

Performance notes

The air-dried format is a departure from the typical soft chew texture in this category, which may matter for dogs that prefer a firmer treat. The ingredient combination of hemp seed, melatonin, L-theanine and casein blends a hemp-based ingredient with more familiar calming compounds like melatonin and L-theanine.

What buyers say

With roughly 4,000 reviews at a 4.1 star average and an estimated 4,000 units bought in the past month, this chew has built a solid, consistent following at a lower price point than many competitors.

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Frequently asked questions

What makes this chew different from a typical soft chew?

It's air-dried rather than baked into a soft chew, which changes the texture and can appeal to dogs that prefer a firmer treat.

What are the main calming ingredients?

The formula lists hemp seed, melatonin, L-theanine and casein as its key ingredients, chicken flavored for palatability.

Is this formula sized for a specific breed?

No, it's labeled for all breed sizes, so it's meant as a general option across different dog sizes.

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