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Brain Awake Herbal Tonic Blend | Supports Cognitive Function | 1oz ONLY

$22.95

Mental well-being deserves the same care as physical health. As pets grow older, supporting clarity and engagement is part of helping them stay connected to the people and routines they know.

Animal Essentials Brain Awake Herbal Tonic combines herbs and lion’s mane mushroom to support healthy brain function and mental clarity in dogs and cats.

Supports Normal Cognitive Function
Helps Maintain Mental Clarity
Promotes Healthy Circulation
Supports Nervous-System Wellness
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Cognitive decline in pets can manifest as confusion, disinterest, slower response times, disrupted sleep, and even changes in temperament. These shifts are natural but can be distressing for both pets and their families. Brain Awake is a daily herbal tonic designed to help maintain healthy brain function and mental clarity by supporting circulation to the brain and supporting healthy neurotransmitter activity.

Its blend of botanicals and adaptogens has been traditionally used to support memory, focus, and resilience against mental fatigue. Lion’s Mane mushroom, a standout ingredient, is renowned for its ability to promote nerve growth and help protect brain tissue from age-related degeneration. Together, these ingredients work holistically to support the body’s natural neuroprotective pathways.

Brain Awake is ideal for senior pets experiencing early cognitive changes, as well as younger pets who need mental focus and nervous system support. Whether used for long-term brain health or short-term focus, it provides gentle, effective, and natural support.

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Your guide to safe, effective herbal support—tailored to your pet.

Best if administered directly into mouth or combine with your pet’s regular routine, up to twice daily.

Shake well before using.

Whole Herbs, Real Benefits
Bacopa monnieri
A traditional Ayurvedic herb that supports the body's natural processes related to focus and clarity. Bacopa works in harmony with the nervous system, helping to maintain steady mental engagement during times of learning, change, or stress.
Bacopa monnieri
Lion’s Mane Mushroom (Hericium erinaceus)
A functional mushroom known for its unique support and enhancement of the body’s neurological pathways. Lion’s Mane antioxidant and adoptogen profile helps protect brain cells from oxidative stress and can aid in maintaining cognition.
Lion’s Mane Mushroom (Hericium erinaceus)
Ginkgo biloba
Ginkgo promotes healthy circulation, particularly to the brain, which can support oxygen and nutrient delivery. Healthy circulation is essential for brain health as blood delivers essential nutrients to the nerves and carries away waste products.
Ginkgo biloba
Gotu Kola (Centella asiatica)
Used in traditional herbal practices to support clarity and calm focus. Gotu Kola can assist with healthy cognitive processing and can contribute to a balanced nervous system in pets that are overstimulated or anxious.
Gotu Kola (Centella asiatica)

Frequently Asked Questions

Brain Awake provides focused support for cognitive function, mental clarity and everyday engagement. It is especially suited to senior pets; it can also fit other dogs or cats when focus and cognitive wellness are the specific goals.

Some pets may show greater alertness within days, while changes in everyday engagement can take longer to assess. Allow 3–4 weeks of consistent use, following the current Directions. Responses vary; if the condition worsens or does not improve, discontinue use and consult your veterinarian.

Brain Awake focuses on cognitive wellness with bacopa, lion’s mane, ginkgo and gotu kola. Senior Support has a broader whole-body aging focus. Choose by the needs you want to support, and review overlapping ingredients before combining them.

Bacopa and gotu kola bring traditional cognitive and nervous-system roles, while lion’s mane is selected for normal cognitive and neurological support. Ginkgo contributes a circulation focus, complementing the blend’s mental-clarity purpose.

Brain Awake is intended for mental clarity and calm alertness. Its focus is cognitive wellness rather than sedation or a quick burst of energy.

Yes. Its intended role includes continuing cognitive support. Keep the routine matched to your pet’s needs and discuss new or worsening changes with your veterinarian.

Best if administered directly into mouth or combine with your pet’s regular routine, up to twice daily. Shake well before using. Administer during or after eating, using the species- and weight-specific amount in Directions.

Have your veterinarian review the complete routine, especially other cognitive or circulatory formulas and medication. Brain Awake contains ginkgo, which can overlap with other blends; each product should serve a distinct need. Safe use in pregnant animals or animals intended for breeding has not been proven.

No. The 250 mg per mL declaration is for the combined proprietary blend. Individual ingredient amounts are not listed separately.

It is alcohol-free, with distilled water and vegetable glycerin USP as the liquid base. No artificial flavoring is added; glycerin contributes natural sweetness.

A familiar environment, consistent routines and opportunities for gentle engagement complement cognitive support. Brain Awake fits alongside attention to nutrition, comfortable movement and your pet’s broader senior-care needs.

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Shana
I see a difference!

I've been using this for over a year. Initially I did see a little improvement. Since then she has really slowed down with a lot more staring incidences. I increased my dosage from .5 ml 2 x a day to 3 x a day. I see improvements! It's subtle but it makes a difference! Highly recommend.

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Dana W.
Keeps our dog from pacing at night

We have a 13 year old Catahoula leopard dog and the last few months she’d started getting up at 2 or 3 in the morning and pacing. At first we thought it was digestive issues so let her out and she wandered the entire back yard. Reading up on it we suspect it’s onset of doggy dementia. This had good reviews so thought we’d try it. It took almost 2 weeks to start kicking in but really seems to help. We ended up ordering more directly from Animal Essentials as it seems to work and we want to keep our spacey girl around as long as we can.

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Jacqueline A.B.
Your senior dog's best friend!

My little senior dog was having cognitive issues, and I took her to two vets who were of absolutely no help, they did not even care! So I researched and found a product called Brain Awake and ordered it. Since my dog has been on Brain Awake she is her old self again, thank you for having such a great product. Sometimes I think about taking Brain Awake myself — this product is that good! Why can’t vets offer products such as this? I honestly do not think they care at all about animals’ well being.

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Shana
My dog is back to her old (young) self!

I was skeptical that this would work. Harlow is on Lions Mane and she still was experiencing senior issues. It didn’t happen overnight but over a few weeks, I noticed she started to act like herself again! She has energy, loves her toys again, and seems really to be happier now. Thank you for this wonderful product! I highly recommend it to anyone whose dog is experiencing cognitive issues.

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Sue
Brain Awake

I have been giving 2 of my Standard Schnauzers (14 and 11) and 1 of our cats (9 yrs) Brain Awake for a couple months. I've definitely seen a cognitive difference (better) in both SS, and our cat seems to be benefiting from this product as well!! I will continue to purchase it!!

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Cindy
Brain Awake

Brain Awake keeps my 17 yr old Miniature Australian Shepherd more like her old self. She has her personality back. Love it!

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