The following list of products includes the active and inactive ingredients in our Calm Peanut Butter Crunch dog treats, which promote a calm and relaxed mood, lift your dog’s spirits and lessen unwanted behaviors.

Valerian Root

Valerian root is an herb used in a variety of products for its mild sedative effect and for nervous tension and insomnia. Valerian root is native to Europe and Asia, but it is also grown in the U.S. It acts as a natural GABA regulator, which is a chemical messenger that helps regulate nerve impulses in the brain and nervous system.

Eggs

Organic eggs are an important ingredient. A study from Penn State’s College of Agriculture Sciences shows that they contain around twice as much omega-3 fatty acids and higher percentages of vitamins E and A, which are beneficial to your dog.

Peanut Butter

The organic peanut butter we use is produced without the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides. While most dogs love the taste of peanut butter, they’re getting the added benefit of healthy fats, protein, fiber, and potassium.

Whole Wheat Flour

Rather than use highly processed white flour, which is devoid of the most nutrient-rich parts, we use organic whole wheat flour. This is important because whole wheat flour includes bran and germ, which are the nutritious parts of the grain. Whole wheat flour also contains vitamins and minerals and is also a source of protein and fiber.

Stress is the body’s physical response to environmental triggers and releases hormones and chemicals like adrenaline, cortisol and norepinephrine.

Just like humans, pets can experience stress in many forms. Pets can feel stress and get anxious based on a number of different environmental triggers such as storms, a trip to the vet, a new family member (baby or new pet), separating from loved ones, loud noises such as fireworks, construction or traffic, car rides and more.

Pets can even feel moody, have anxious moments and simply have a bad day, just like people. When humans have a bad day, we express anger and our pets can do the same. Stress can even cause them to bark or act out aggressively.

Exposure to stress can wreak havoc on the body over time. Here are just some of the side effects of stress:

• Increased heart rate
• Muscle tension
• Stress hormones, such as adrenaline, noradrenaline, and cortisol
• Damage to the endocannabinoid system, which helps to regulate the body’s response to stress
• Inhibited CB1 receptor signaling in brain regions involved in emotional processing

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