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How Can I Help My Anxious Dog? Try AmpliFull Calming Soft Chews

It’s hard being a dog when you live in a world that’s designed for humans. It’s no wonder the new and unexpected can send your pet off balance. Thunderstorms, a weekend trip or even replacing the living room couch can send your dog into a state of high alarm and anxiety.

When telltale signs of a stressed dog start to appear, such as trembling, panting and drooling as well as a need to retreat and hide, your pet needs help.

Because no matter how many pets and soothing words you offer, they’re simply not going to be convinced that everything’s OK. To help them get through the anxiety, a calming supplement for dogs can be highly effective. At NutriSource® we formulated AmpliFull™ Calming Soft Chews to do just that.

We also put together this handy guide to dog stress and how calming supplements can be a key part of your dog-soothing strategy.

Table of contents

The Power of AmpliFull Calming Soft Chews

How Calming Soft Chews Work

Understanding Dog Stress: Signs and Triggers 

What causes stress in canines?

Know the signs of stress in dogs

Importance of canine stress management

Incorporating Calming Soft Chews into Your Dog’s Routine

Tips for managing stress in your dog

The Power of AmpliFull Calming Soft Chews

What makes AmpliFull Calming Soft Chews different? We selected the active ingredients with care, and we’re deeply committed to making a high-quality product pet parents like you can trust.

What does it do? AmpliFull Calming Soft Chews can help your dog get through a stressful event, by helping them relax, so they can manage their stress and return to a state of equilibrium.

What’s in AmpliFull Calming Soft Chews? The active ingredients are amino acids L-tryptophan and L-theanine along with bovine colostrum because these are shown to promote a calmer state and overall well-being in dogs. (More on that below.)

Why AmpliFull? Pets are family, which is why our focus is on creating products that pet parents can feel good about giving their dog every day. Our label assures you of its safety and quality because it has the yellow seal of the National Animal Supplement Council (NASC).

How Calming Soft Chews Work

When choosing active ingredients for AmpliFull Calming Soft Chews, we take a science-based approach. We turn to clinical research and our formulas are reviewed by a board-certified veterinary nutritionist. Learn more about the key ingredients of our calming formula:

• L-Theanine: A naturally occurring amino acid found in tea is demonstrated to reduce anxiety in dogs while also promoting sleepiness.
• L-Tryptophan: A natural amino acid found in meat (particularly turkey) that helps reduce anxiety and stress symptoms, promoting calm and relaxation.
• Bovine colostrum: Features anti-oxidant properties that help the body reduce stress.

Understanding Dog Stress: Signs and Triggers

It’s no fun when your best friend is feeling alarmed and anxious. But understanding common sources of stress in dogs and how to help them manage will help your dog feel more confident and at home in their world.

What causes stress in canines?

To help you understand your dog’s emotional state, these are common sources and triggers of canine stress. Depending on your dog’s personality, you may find just one or two stress triggers on this list. Or your dog may have one in every category.

Environmental stressors

• Loud noises: Fireworks, thunderstorms and vacuum cleaners
• Changes in routine: Starting school or a new job, shifts in feeding times, walking schedules or bedtimes.
• Unfamiliar places: Moving to a new home, boarding or travel.

Social stressors

• Separation anxiety: Being left alone or a sudden absence of a beloved family member.
• New animals: New pets in the home, or meeting unfamiliar dogs.
• Strangers: Encounters with new people during walks or unfamiliar visitors in the home.

Physical stressors

• Health issues: Chronic pain, illness, injury or recovery from surgery.
• High heat or extreme cold: Overheating in dogs can be dangerous.

Psychological stressors

• Fear and anxiety: May stem from previous trauma or something that scared them in the past.

Know the signs of stress in dogs

To support your dog, you’ll want to know the signs of when anxiety is ramping up. Some are more subtle than others. Be observant of your dog’s body language in new situations so you can know when they need support from you or a break from the stressful situation.

Behavioral signs

• Hiding or withdrawing to a quiet, safe space, such as a bedroom or kennel.
• Following you around excessively, not wanting to be alone.
• Excessive barking or whining
• Aggression, such as growling, snapping or showing the teeth
• Pacing and restlessness
• Excessive licking of paws and legs
• House soiling

Physical signs

• Panting that’s unrelated to higher temperatures or exercise
• Trembling
• Frequent yawning
• Drooling
• Licking lips and nose
• Ears flattened or laying back
• Tail low or tucked between legs

Importance of canine stress management

As pet parents, we can’t control how your dog reacts to new situations and disruptions to their everyday routine. But there are things we can do to help them manage. That’s important because like humans, chronic stress can take its toll on a dog’s health and well-being.

When regular inventions don’t seem to be soothing your dog, such as giving them time and space to adapt and become comfortable, the next right step can be offering a high-quality calming supplement.

Incorporating Calming Soft Chews into Your Dog’s Routine

When your dog needs help taking the edge off their anxiety and settling into a calmer state, consider making AmpliFull Calming Soft Chews part of their daily routine.

Start by determining the appropriate daily dosage based on your dog’s weight. As with all supplements in the AmpliFull line, the number of chews per day will vary by weight. Simply follow the guidelines on the back of the packaging or consult the table below:

Simply offer your dog an AmpliFull Calming Soft Chew as you would any treat. When introducing something new, it’s perfectly normal for them to carry it to a safe spot, spending a few moments sniffing and licking it before venturing a bite. That’s just how dogs investigate new flavors!

After a day or two of inspection, they should begin to readily accept and even look forward to the soft chew as part of their daily routine.

Tips for managing stress in your dog

When your dog is stressed, try some of these canine-soothing strategies to complement the calming supplement.

Let your dog take cover: When scared, dogs will follow their instinct to retreat where they feel safe. Don’t force them to come out. Otherwise, a stressed dog is more likely to growl or snap to defend themselves when pushed to confront the scary situation.

Promote constructive soothing: Provide a textured lick mat with wet food or peanut butter, or offer their favorite dog chew. Licking and chewing promote a sense of calm in dogs and can help them settle faster.

Build your dog’s confidence: Practice and conditioning can be helpful in lessening your dog’s fear and anxiety. Offer treats and praise as your dog acclimates, but be patient with their pace of progress.

​​Help Your Anxious Dog Relax with AmpliFull Calming Soft Chews

When the going gets tough, AmpliFull Calming Chews by NutriSource can help your pet manage their stress and anxiety response.

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