Vivus Calming Support Supplement Chews - 100 g

Calming Support Supplement Chews are entirely plant-based and contain none of the most common canine allergens, making them an appropriate calming supplement for some dogs with sensitive systems. The active ingredients are natural and botanical, providing gentle calming support to promote relaxation and calmness in dogs experiencing external stressors or during times of increased environmental stress.

KEY FEATURES:

• 100% plant-based, herbal active ingredients
• Formulated by a board-certified veterinary nutritionist
• No common canine allergens (animal proteins)
• No corn, wheat, or soy
• No artificial colours, flavours, or preservatives
• Gluten-free formulation
• Made in an NASC Member facility
• Made in the USA

BENEFITS

• Minimizes the potential for an adverse food reaction by excluding common allergens and using plant-based protein sources.
• Contains active ingredients that support cognitive function and help maintain calmness in dogs experiencing external stressors such as traveling and loud noises.
• Promotes mental focus for better performance at training.
• Soft and gentle chews for all breeds, sizes, and ages.

POTENTIAL INDICATIONS

Based on the active ingredients, this supplement may be recommended for dogs with the following conditions or requirements:

• Healthy dogs of all ages, shapes and sizes
• Exuberant, high-energy puppies
• Competitive, sporting, and working dogs
• Separation anxiety
• Reactivity
• Noise phobia
• Multi-dog homes

NUTRITIONAL DETAILS

Active ingredients per chew (2 grams): Ashwagandha (50mg/chew), Chamomile (30mg/chew), Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) (25mg/chew), Magnolia officinalis bark extract, Phellodendron amurense bark extract, L-theanine (15mg/chew), L-tryptophan (10mg/chew), Valerian root (10mg/chew)

Kcal/chew: 4

Inactive ingredients: Citric acid (natural preservative), coconut glycerin, coconut oil, natural vanilla flavour, nutritional yeast, plant-based chicken flavour, rosemary extract, sunflower lecithin, sunflower oil, sweet potato, water.

FEEDING GUIDELINES

Dog size Extra small (< 5 kg) - 1 chew per day

Small (5-10 kg) - 2 chews per day

Medium (10.1-20 kg) - 3 chews per day

Large (20.1-40 kg) - 4 chews per day

Giant (> 40kg) - 5 chews per day

Net weight: 100g

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