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Native Pet Advanced Calming Chews for Dogs - Anxiety Relief, Stress, Separation, Travel & Sleep Support with Melatonin for Dogs, Hydrolyzed Casein, Valerian Root & L-Tryptophan -30 Chews Review

4.1 (4,000) Amazon rating$24.991,000+ bought last month

Our verdict

Native Pet's Advanced Calming Chews stack five different calming ingredients, hydrolyzed casein, L-tryptophan, L-theanine, valerian root, and melatonin, into one air-dried chew, and its rank as the #5 best seller in Dog Relaxants backs up its 4.1 star average across roughly 4,000 reviews.

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Best for

Owners who want a multi-ingredient calming formula covering several different calming pathways at once, for dogs of any size.

Skip if

You'd rather start with a simpler, single-ingredient formula to see how your dog responds before trying a more complex blend.

  • Form Air-Dried Chews
  • Benefits Calming Support
  • Best for Active, Anxiety, Behavior, Indoor, Stress Relief
  • Breed size All

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

["Native Pet's Advanced Calming Chews are air-dried and built around a five-ingredient stack: hydrolyzed casein, a source of alpha-casozepine, along with L-tryptophan, L-theanine, valerian root, and melatonin. It's labeled for dogs of all breed sizes and marketed for anxiety, stress relief, separation, travel, and sleep support.", "This broader ingredient stack sets it apart from single-ingredient melatonin or valerian chews, and it's ranked the #5 best seller in the Dog Relaxants category and #455 across all of Pet Supplies, both signs of a well-established, widely purchased product.", "At $24.99 for a 30 chew pack, it's priced toward the premium end for the pack size, but the sizable review base backs that up: about 4,000 reviews averaging 4.1 stars and roughly 1,000 bought in the past month, making it one of the most purchased chews in this entire group."]

Pros

  • Combines five calming ingredients, hydrolyzed casein, L-tryptophan, L-theanine, valerian root, and melatonin, in one chew
  • Air-dried format
  • Ranked #5 best seller in Dog Relaxants
  • Large review base of about 4,000 with a solid 4.1 star average
  • Formulated for dogs of all breed sizes

Cons

  • Premium price for a 30 chew pack compared to some larger, cheaper bags in this category
  • 4.1 star average trails a few other chews in this group with smaller review counts

Specifications

Form
Air-Dried Chews
Benefits
Calming Support
Best for
Active, Anxiety, Behavior, Indoor, Stress Relief
Breed size
All

Performance notes

Layering hydrolyzed casein, a source of alpha-casozepine, with L-tryptophan, L-theanine, valerian root, and melatonin gives this formula several different calming mechanisms in one chew, rather than relying on a single active ingredient. The air-dried format is a different processing method than the soft-chew treats common elsewhere in this category, which may affect texture and shelf stability.

What buyers say

With around 4,000 reviews averaging 4.1 stars and roughly 1,000 units bought last month, plus a #5 ranking in Dog Relaxants, this is one of the most established and heavily purchased products in this group, even though its star average is a bit more middle of the road than some smaller-sample competitors.

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Frequently asked questions

What ingredients are in this formula?

Native Pet lists hydrolyzed casein, a source of alpha-casozepine, along with L-tryptophan, L-theanine, valerian root, and melatonin as the active ingredients in this chew.

How does it rank against other calming chews?

According to Amazon's Best Sellers Rank, this product is #5 in the Dog Relaxants category and #455 across all of Pet Supplies, reflecting strong overall sales volume.

Is this a treatment for a diagnosed anxiety disorder?

No, this is a calming supplement, not a substitute for veterinary care. If your dog has a diagnosed anxiety disorder or severe symptoms, talk to your vet about a complete treatment plan.

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