Honest Paws Calming Peanut Butter for Dogs, Dog Supplement with Ashwagandha, Valerian Root & L-Tryptophan, Supports Relaxation & Balanced Behavior, Made in USA, 12 oz Review
By Marcus Bell · Dog nutrition editor · Published 2026-06-03 · Updated 2026-06-17
Honest Paws Calming Peanut Butter turns three familiar calming actives, ashwagandha, valerian root, and L-tryptophan, into a spreadable peanut butter format, and its 4 star average across 68 reviews suggests it's a reasonable option for dogs that prefer licking a spread over chewing a treat.
Dogs that love peanut butter and are picky about pills or chews, and owners who want a Non-GMO, soy-free format they can spread on a lick mat or mix into food.
Skip if
Your dog has a peanut allergy, needs to watch calorie intake closely, or you'd prefer a lower-calorie chew format over a cream spread.
Form Cream
Flavor Peanut Butter
Benefits Antioxidant, Calming Support, Immune Support
Best for Active, Anxiety, Behavior, Calming
Breed size All
Weight 12 Ounces
Priced 21% below the category median ($23.99 across 63 tracked models)
Our scorecard
4.0/5overall
Owner rating4.0/5
4.0 average across 68 owner ratings
Popularity1.1/5
68 owner reviews, fewer 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 12 oz jar delivers ashwagandha, valerian root, and L-tryptophan in a peanut butter cream base, three ingredients often used together in calming formulas, packaged in a format that's easy to spread on a lick mat, stuff in a toy, or mix directly into food.", 'Honest Paws markets it as Non-GMO and soy free, and beyond calming support the label also mentions antioxidant and immune support benefits, positioning it as a general wellness product with a calming focus rather than a single-purpose sedative.', "At $18.99 for 12 oz, it's competitively priced against calming chews of similar size. With 68 reviews and a 4 star average, it has a modest but respectable track record, and 200 bought in the past month suggests steady, ongoing demand."]
Pros
Peanut butter cream format is easy to use with picky dogs or as a lick-mat filler
Combines ashwagandha, valerian root, and L-tryptophan in one product
Non-GMO and soy free per the label
Affordable at $18.99 for a 12 oz jar
Cons
Peanut butter cream is calorie-dense compared to a single soft chew, worth factoring in for dogs on a diet
68 reviews is a moderate sample size
4 star average is solid but not among the highest-rated options in this category
Specifications
Form
Cream
Flavor
Peanut Butter
Benefits
Antioxidant, Calming Support, Immune Support
Best for
Active, Anxiety, Behavior, Calming
Breed size
All
Weight
12 Ounces
Performance notes
The cream format sets this apart from the soft chews that dominate the calming category, since it can be spread, stuffed into a toy, or mixed into food rather than fed as a discrete treat. The combination of ashwagandha, valerian root, and L-tryptophan follows a fairly established calming-ingredient playbook, with the peanut butter base likely helping palatability for dogs that are fussy about supplements.
What buyers say
68 reviews at a 4 star average with roughly 200 bought in the past month indicates a steady, modest following, in line with a mid-tier player in a crowded calming category.
It's a cream that can be spread on a lick mat, stuffed into a toy, or mixed directly into your dog's food, based on the product's peanut butter format.
Is this safe for a dog with a peanut allergy?
No, since the base is peanut butter, this product is not appropriate for a dog with a known peanut allergy. Check with your vet if you're unsure about any food sensitivity.
Does this contain soy or GMO ingredients?
Honest Paws lists this formula as Non-GMO and soy free on the product label.
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