All Natural Foods That Calm a Dog

Just like people, dogs can suffer from anxiety and stress. Some stressors for dogs could be anything from traveling in a car to performing in a dog show. Other reasons for stress include loud storms or the introduction of a new pet into the home, according to Doctors Foster and Smith. Then again,some dogs can show a tendency to hyper-activity, as children do, at times. There are natural remedies to cure your dogs anxiety.

  1. Herbal Dog Biscuits

    • Opt for dog biscuits containing Valerian, inositol and chamomile, all of which help as stress-reducers. Some brands contain beef liver, contains vitamin C, a substance which supports the immune system, suggests Doctors Foster and Smith. Lacking the ability to fight infection can mean a dog suffers the growth of sometimes irritating bacteria, internally or on the skin. Vitamin C deficiency also is linked to irritability in pets, according to The Vitamins and Nutrition Centre. So a nice supply of Vitamin C might help keep your dog calm.

    Chews

    • Choose dog chews that contain vitamin A and E. Vitamin A boosts the immune system, which makes for a healthy and stress-free pet. Vitamin E supports your dogs nervous system, which needs to be healthy for a dog to be able to relax. As an added bonus, look for chews with green tea extract, an antioxidant to help clear your dogs system of lingering impurities, which also may add in your dog's relaxation.

    Lavender- and Clover-laced Chicken-flavored Strips

    • Chicken-flavored strips, featuring lavender and clover, support your dog in a couple of ways. First, the crunch satisfies his longing to chew. Second, the lavender and clover, support efforts to calm your animal, as these plants are natural stress reducers.