Pet Naturals Calming Peanut Butter for Dogs, 6 oz, Extra Strength, Peanut Butter

Dog calming treats in a creamy peanut butter paste come in a 6 oz easy-squeeze pouch. The recipe includes organic peanut butter, fair-trade palm oil, lemon balm, L-theanine, tryptophan and vitamin B, and this Extra Strength formula also adds melatonin. The label direction is 1 tbsp for dogs under 45 lbs and 2 tbsp for dogs over 45 lbs. The manufacturer makes the peanut butter without xylitol.

The paste, the pouch and how it is given

The pouch holds 6 oz of a creamy paste that spreads onto a lick mat or stuffs into an interactive toy, and it can also be given straight from the pouch (F1, F14, F6). Kneading the pouch to mix the contents before opening is the stated step (F9). Natural peanut oil can separate in the pouch, which the manufacturer notes is expected (F10). The manufacturer makes the peanut butter without xylitol, artificial or added sugars, alcohols, artificial colours or dyes (F2, F3).

The manufacturer states that this Extra Strength formula adds melatonin to a base carrying lemon balm, tryptophan, vitamin B and L-theanine (F5, F4). According to the manufacturer, any breed, size or age of dog can use it (F7).

What the 6 oz pouch contains

• One BusyButter pouch holding 6 oz of Extra Strength peanut butter paste (F15, F1, F5)
• The base contains fair-trade palm oil along with organic peanut butter (F13)
• Melatonin is added to a formula whose other ingredients are lemon balm, tryptophan, vitamin B and L-theanine (F5, F4)

The label directions for giving the paste

The label dosage is 1 tbsp for dogs under 45 lbs and 2 tbsp for dogs over 45 lbs (F11). For best results (F8), the manufacturer recommends administering it 30 minutes before travel, grooming, vet visits or any stressful event. During times of increased stress the amount may be doubled or tripled (F12).

Listed ingredients and what is left out

Thiamine, L-tryptophan, lemon balm and L-theanine are listed as active ingredients (S9, F4). The base consists of fair-trade palm oil and organic peanut butter (F13). Xylitol is not used, and the recipe has no artificial or added sugars, alcohols, artificial colours or dyes (F2, F3). This Extra Strength version adds melatonin on top of the base ingredients (F5).

What buyers ask about this calming peanut butter for dogs

How much should I give a dog over 45 lbs?

Dogs over 45 lbs get 2 tbsp, and dogs under 45 lbs get 1 tbsp (F11).

Does the peanut butter contain xylitol?

No, the manufacturer makes it without xylitol (F2).

How is the paste given?

It can go in a fillable toy, on a lick mat, or straight from the pouch (F6).

What is in the Extra Strength formula?

Melatonin is added to the Extra Strength version, which puts lemon balm, tryptophan, vitamin B and L-theanine over a base made of fair-trade palm oil and organic peanut butter (F4, F5, F13).

When should I give it before a stressful event?

For stressful situations of any kind, trips, appointments with the vet, or grooming, the maker recommends administering it 30 minutes beforehand (F8).