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Calming chews for dogs: how much to give and how long they take
Short answer. Most calming chews are dosed by body weight and given every day, not only on the bad day. Trueleaf's Calming Support chews run from one chew a day for a dog under 14 lb to eight a day for a dog over 75 lb. The common calming ingredients, L-theanine, chamomile and lemon balm, are studied for supporting a relaxed state rather than for sedation, so what owners describe is usually subtle and shows up over days rather than minutes. Give it two to four weeks of consistent daily feeding before you decide whether it is doing anything, and give the first dose 30 to 60 minutes ahead of a known trigger like a car trip.
