Nutracalm Daily Calm Dog Chews

Nutracalm dog calming chews from Nutravet give everyday support for dogs that struggle to settle. Each soft chew combines natural calming botanicals with taurine, B vitamins and a pre, pro and postbiotic blend, so the formula works with your dog’s gut as well as their mood. The chews are designed for daily use rather than one-off events, and they support calm behaviour without causing drowsiness.

Why choose Nutracalm dog calming chews?

Some dogs simply find life a little louder than others. Nutracalm dog calming chews are built for those dogs, supporting steady emotional balance day after day.

• Supports calm, settled behaviour as part of a normal daily routine.
• Non-drowsy, so your dog stays alert, playful and themselves.
• Tasty soft chew format that most dogs take straight from the hand.
• Includes pre, pro and postbiotics to support the gut-brain axis.
• Three weight-based options, so dosing stays simple.
• Suitable for daily, long-term use alongside training and management.

How the formula works

Nutravet built this chew around the link between digestive health and mood, often called the gut-brain axis. Alongside the calming botanicals, the chews supply Bacillus velezensis plus prebiotic and postbiotic components to help support a balanced gut environment.

The calming side of the formula uses passionflower extract, L-Tryptophan and taurine, supported by B vitamins. These are traditional nutritional calming ingredients rather than sedatives, which is why the chews support relaxed behaviour without dulling your dog.

Key ingredients

• Passionflower extract – a botanical long used for nutritional calming support.
• L-Tryptophan – an amino acid involved in normal mood regulation.
• Taurine – an amino acid included to support nervous system function.
• B vitamins – support normal nerve function and everyday wellbeing.
• Pre, pro and postbiotics – including Bacillus velezensis, for gut balance.

How to use

Choose the pack that matches your dog’s bodyweight, then follow the manufacturer’s feeding guide printed on the pack. The chews can be given whole as a treat, or broken up and mixed into food for fussier dogs. Nutravet states the chews are suitable from eight weeks of age.

Give them consistently. Daily supplements of this type work best as part of a routine, so keep going rather than dosing only on difficult days. Always leave fresh drinking water available.

In practice, most owners tie the chew to something they already do, such as breakfast or the morning walk. If your dog bolts food, break the chew into pieces and use them as training rewards instead. Meanwhile, remember the chew carries calories, so adjust the daily food slightly for dogs watching their weight.

Who it suits

These chews suit dogs that need ongoing calming support rather than occasional help. Think dogs unsettled by changes in routine, dogs in busy multi-pet homes, naturally reactive or excitable dogs, and dogs whose owners prefer a chew to a capsule or powder. If your dog’s behaviour has changed suddenly, speak to your vet first, as sudden changes can have a medical cause.

Product information

• Format: soft chewable chews
• Pack size: 1 x 30 chews per pack
• Options: Small Dog (under 10kg), Medium Dog (10-30kg), Large Dog (over 30kg)
• Species: dogs
• Manufacturer: Nutravet

Frequently asked questions

Will these chews make my dog sleepy?
No. Nutravet formulates them as a non-drowsy calming supplement, so your dog should stay alert and normal in themselves.

Which size should I choose?
Pick by bodyweight: under 10kg for small, 10-30kg for medium, over 30kg for large.

How long does a pack last?
Each pack holds 30 chews. At one chew a day that is roughly a month, though the pack feeding guide is the final word.

Can I use them alongside training?
Yes, and that is the ideal approach. Nutritional calming support works best combined with behaviour work and sensible environmental management.

Are they suitable for puppies?
Nutravet states the chews are suitable from eight weeks of age. Check with your vet if you are unsure.

What if I miss a day?
Give the usual chew the next day. Never double up to make up for it.

Can I give them alongside other Nutravet products?
Often yes, though some formulas overlap. Run the full list past your vet before combining them.

Everyday situations these chews help with

Most owners start them for a reason they can name. Common ones include:

• Fireworks season, thunderstorms and other loud, unpredictable noise.
• Busy households where visitors come and go regularly.
• Short periods alone during the working day.
• Kennel or boarding stays, and holidays away from home.
• Rescue dogs still settling into a new home and routine.

What to expect

Every dog responds differently. Many owners notice a steadier, less reactive dog after a few weeks of daily feeding. Others see a smaller shift that only becomes obvious once the chews stop. No supplement removes a genuine fear response on its own, so keep the training and management going too.

Building a calmer routine at home

A supplement supports the work, but the environment does much of it. Small, consistent changes help an anxious dog more than a single grand gesture:

• Give your dog a den, such as a covered crate or a bed in a quiet corner, and leave it undisturbed.
• Keep mealtimes, walks and bedtime broadly predictable.
• Add sniffing time to walks, because scent work tires a dog mentally.
• Use lick mats, snuffle mats and chews to encourage settling.
• Practise short, calm departures rather than long emotional goodbyes.
• Avoid punishing anxious behaviour, since fear rarely improves under pressure.

Similarly, build up gradually. A dog who cannot cope alone for five minutes will not manage five hours because a supplement has been added.

When to speak to your vet

Anxiety and pain look surprisingly alike, so a check-up is worth having. Book an appointment if you notice:

• A sudden change in temperament, rather than a gradual pattern.
• Growling, snapping or guarding behaviour that is new.
• Destructive behaviour or house soiling when left alone.
• Stiffness, limping, or reluctance to be touched.
• Distress severe enough to affect eating, sleeping or quality of life.

For persistent fears, ask your vet about referral to a qualified behaviourist.

Storage and shelf life

Keep the pack sealed in a cool, dry place, out of direct sunlight. Store it well out of reach of children and pets, since most dogs would happily eat the lot. Use the pack by the best-before date printed on the label.

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