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Calming Care is a melatonin-free daily powder that supports a calm, relaxed demeanor on loud nights, long drives and vet visits.
Plentum Journal · 3 min read
Sound familiar?
Fireworks and thunderYour dog paces, pants or shakes until the noise stops.
The doorbell on a busy nightEvery knock sends your dog behind the couch.
Longer car ridesFor many dogs, the panting starts once the drive runs long.
You don't want a groggy dogYou want your dog relaxed and still acting like himself.-
A daily routine works best when it starts before the loud nights arrive.
A daily routine works best when it starts before the loud nights arrive.
What happens when your dog gets stressed
A sudden noise or a strange place sets off your dog's natural stress response.
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A triggerIt might be fireworks, thunder, the doorbell or the car.
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The body reactsHeart rate rises, and many dogs pant, pace, tremble or hide.
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It lingersSome dogs stay on edge long after the noise stops.
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A calmer routineA daily routine, a quiet den and Calming Care support a relaxed demeanor.
What helps on the big nights
- Walk your dog early, before dark and before the noise starts.
- Set up a covered den away from the front door and the windows.
Source: ASPCA guidance on noise fears in dogs, which lists panting, pacing, trembling and hiding as common signs.
What each part of the sachet supports
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L-theanine and GABA 350 mgSupport a calm, relaxed demeanor during occasional stress
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Magnesium, L-tryptophan and vitamin B6 202 mgSupport normal nervous system function
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Chamomile, passionflower, valerian and ashwagandha 250 mgTraditional botanicals that support relaxation
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Probiotic blend and a postbiotic 10 billion CFUSupport a balanced gut microbiome
See the full ingredient list
Advanced K9 Calming CareAmounts per 2 g sachet
| Suntheanine®L-theanine | 200 mg |
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| GABAGamma-aminobutyric acid | 150 mg |
| Magnesium (glycinate) | 100 mg |
| L-tryptophan | 100 mg |
| Postbiotic | 100 mg |
| Proprietary probiotic blendLactobacillus casei K9-1, Lactobacillus fermentum K9-2, Lactobacillus brevis WF-1B, Lactobacillus reuteri WF-1, Saccharomyces boulardii, 10 billion CFU | 75 mg |
| Chamomile powderMatricaria chamomilla | 75 mg |
| Passionflower powderPassiflora incarnata | 75 mg |
| Valerian root powderValeriana officinalis | 50 mg |
| KSM-66® AshwagandhaRoot extract, minimum 5% withanolides | 50 mg |
| Pyridoxine HClVitamin B6 | 2 mg |
Other ingredients: brewer's yeast and silicon dioxide.
How Calming Care compares with other options
| Feature | PlentumCalming Care | Chews in a bag | Capsules or tablets | Powder in a tub |
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| Stirred into food | Given as a treat | Swallowed or hidden in food | Scooped into food | |
You tear one sachet and stir the powder into the food your dog already eats. | ||||
| A sealed 2 g sachet | From an open bag | From an open bottle | From an open tub | |
Each sachet stays sealed until you open it, while a bag, bottle or tub is opened again for every serving. | ||||
| None | On 4 of 5 labels checked | On 0 of 3 labels checked | On 2 of 2 labels checked | |
Two of the chew labels state the amount, which works out to 0.06 to 1.25 mg for a 25 lb dog. Calming Care is melatonin-free. | ||||
The other columns describe a type of product, not a brand. Tap a row to see the detail.
Sources for this table
- Plentum: Calming Care contains no melatonin.
- Chews: melatonin appears on 4 of 5 calming chew labels, checked Oct 12, 2026. Label 1, retailer product page;Label 2, retailer product page;Label 3, retailer product page;Label 4, retailer product page;Label 5, retailer product page
- Capsules or tablets: melatonin appears on 0 of 3 labels, checked Oct 12, 2026. Label 1, retailer product page;Label 2, retailer product page;Label 3, retailer product page
- Powder in a tub: melatonin appears on 2 of 2 labels, checked Oct 12, 2026. Label 1, retailer product page;Label 2, retailer product page
How many sachets your dog needs
Tap your dog's weight
Start with half your dog's daily dose for 3 days, then the full dose for their weight. Each size ships a 30-day supply, and prices are before LAUNCH25.
What stands behind every box
Questions owners ask
Will it make my dog sleepy?
Calming Care has no melatonin and no CBD. It supports a calm, relaxed demeanor during occasional stress.
Should I give it only on loud nights?
Give it every day with a meal. Then it's already part of the routine before the doorbell rings or the fireworks start.
Who should check with a vet first?
Talk to your vet first if your dog is pregnant, nursing or takes medication, especially MAOIs.
My dog won't take chews. Will this work?
It's a fine powder, not a chew. You stir it into the food your dog already eats.
Get ready before the first knock
Advanced K9 Calming Care
$33.75$44.99with LAUNCH25 · 30 sachets · up to 25 lb
Launch code · 25% offLAUNCH25
- LAUNCH25 takes 25% off one-time purchases of the four new supplements and all bundles through Sun Oct 25, 11:59 PM EDT. It works once per customer and can't be combined with other codes.
- Pre-orders ship by Mon Oct 26. If that date changes, we'll email you, and you can cancel for a full refund. You're charged at checkout and reserve a box from the first batch.
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