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Skullcap Herbal Tonic | Promotes Calm

$22.95

A change in routine can leave your pet pacing instead of resting. When familiar reassurance is not enough, you want a way to support their calm.

Animal Essentials Skullcap Herbal Tonic helps dogs and cats relax during occasional stress, restlessness and environmental change, with certified-organic skullcap as its only active herb.

Supports Nervous System Health
Encourages Emotional Balance
Promotes Mental Relaxation
Helps Pets Cope With Everyday Stress
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Animal Essentialsโ€™ Skullcap Herbal Tonic is a soothing, single-herb formula designed to support your petโ€™s nervous system without sedation. Sourced from organically grown skullcap (Scutellaria lateriflora), this North American botanical has been traditionally used for its ability to help calm an overactive mind and bodyโ€”making it a valuable companion for pets experiencing anxiety, hyperactivity, or environmental stressors.

Unlike synthetic sedatives or heavy tranquilizers, skullcap works gently to help reduce the intensity of nervous energy without impairing your petโ€™s awareness or personality. Whether your animal companion struggles with separation anxiety, thunderstorm phobia, travel stress, or general restlessness, Skullcap Herbal Tonic offers plant-based relief thatโ€™s easy to use and safe for daily or occasional use.

Free from alcohol and crafted in a smooth vegetable glycerin base, this formula is ideal for both dogs and catsโ€”including those with sensitive systems. It can be given on its own or as part of a holistic calming routine.

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Best if administered directly into mouth or combine with your petโ€™s regular routine, up to 3 times daily. Shake well before using.

Whole Herbs, Real Benefits
Skullcap (Scutellaria lateriflora)
Skullcaps support nerve health and is traditionally used to soothe the mind and body. It contains flavonoids that support nervous system function by modulating stress responses and promoting calm.
Skullcap (Scutellaria lateriflora)

Frequently Asked Questions

Skullcap offers single-herb support for a normal stress response during occasional restlessness, noise sensitivity or environmental change. It can fit situations such as thunderstorms, fireworks or other overwhelming events.

Look for a more settled, relaxed response while your pet remains responsive to familiar surroundings. For recurring nervousness, use it within the wider routine that helps your pet feel comfortable.

The intended response is relaxation rather than loss of responsiveness. Individual responses vary, so pay attention to alertness and tolerance.

Skullcap Tonic has one active herb, Scutellaria lateriflora. It offers a focused choice, while blends pair skullcap with other herbs for their own purposes.

Both blends already contain skullcap, so adding this tonic repeats an active herb. Review the complete calming routine with your veterinarian before combining them.

It can fit a broader calming routine, with continued use based on the petโ€™s needs and tolerance.

Shake well before use. It is best administered directly into the mouth or combined with your petโ€™s regular routine. Use the species- and weight-specific amount in Directions, during or after eating.

Get veterinary guidance before combining with behavior medication, sedatives, anesthetics, anticonvulsants or other calming products. Safe use in pregnant animals or animals intended for breeding has not been proven. If your petโ€™s condition worsens or does not improve, discontinue use and consult a veterinarian.

No alcohol or artificial flavoring is added. The base is distilled water and vegetable glycerin USP; its naturally sweet taste comes primarily from glycerin and the herb.

The formula declares 250 mg of certified-organic skullcap per 1 mL. It is the sole active herb.

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Tonta S.

It definitely has helped to make him sleep more soundly. He is not as frightened of new things as he was and it has helped him with being inquisitive.

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Katie M.
Awesome

This calms my dog down without knocking him out. I never go without it now. It is perfect for thunderstorms and car rides.

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Phillip R.
It works!

Smells awful, like bile, but my picky dogs do not seem to mind. Works really well.

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Paula F.
Helpful for noise-sensitive dogs

Seems to work. Got it on the recommendation of a friend whose dogs are scared of thunder. I got it for mine who very much dislikes fireworks.

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Mila L.L.
Works well

This product really works well in calming down my dog. She is 12 years old and experiencing a touch of anxiety just before bedtime. This seems to calm her down and help her get some sleep.

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