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Valerian Herbal Tonic | Promotes Calming Effect

$22.95

Travel plans can be exciting for you and unsettling for your pet. When time away or a busy environment makes it hard for them to relax, their comfort becomes part of every plan.

Animal Essentials Valerian Herbal Tonic supports relaxation and the body's natural calming response, helping dogs and cats settle during travel, separation or overstimulation.

Promotes Relaxation
Supports Emotional Balance
Helps With Occasional Situational Stress
Encourages Calm Behavior
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Animal Essentials’ Valerian Herbal Tonic is a single-herb liquid supplement that delivers powerful, plant-based calming support to your pet’s nervous system. Known as one of the most trusted nervine herbs in traditional herbalism, valerian root (Valeriana officinalis) has a long history of use to help the body manage stress, regulate excitability, and promote restful states—naturally and without sedation.

Valerian works by helping modulate nerve sensitivity and reactivity, allowing the body to relax from a state of tension or hyperarousal. It's ideal for pets who experience intense reactions to triggers such as loud noises, car rides, vet visits, or separation. It also support restfulness during high-stress periods like travel, holidays, or boarding.

Unlike synthetic sedatives, valerian does not dull the senses or force sleep—instead, it gently supports the body’s ability to unwind and self-regulate. With its alcohol-free, glycerin-based formula, this product is suitable for use in both dogs and cats and can be given daily or as-needed to help your pet feel calmer and more at ease.

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Best if administered directly into mouth or combine with your pet’s regular routine, up to 3 times daily.

Shake well before using.

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Valerian Root (Valeriana officinalis)
Valerian root is a traditional herbal nervine known for its calming effects on the central nervous system. Unlike sedatives, valerian encourages the body to self-regulate and relax without causing drowsiness or dependence.
Valerian Root (Valeriana officinalis)

Frequently Asked Questions

It supports relaxation and rest during stressful situations such as travel, loud noises or changes in surroundings. It can fit occasional support or a plan for recurring stress.

Look for a more relaxed response and more comfortable rest, taking your pet’s alertness and individual sensitivity into account.

The goal is relaxation, but responses vary. Observe your pet’s alertness and consult your veterinarian about excessive drowsiness or an unusual reaction.

Valerian Tonic contains one active herb: valerian root. Tranquil Times combines valerian with skullcap, passionflower and oat flowering tops. The products have different amounts and timing instructions.

Tranquil Times already contains valerian. Ask your veterinarian before combining them or adding another calming supplement.

Continued use should fit your pet’s needs and tolerance. Discuss recurring or persistent distress and the appropriate duration with your veterinarian.

The sole active ingredient is certified-organic Valeriana officinalis root, declared at 250 mg per mL.

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

Have your veterinarian review sedatives, behavior medication and other calming products first. Tell the veterinary team about Valerian use before anesthesia. Safe use in pregnant animals or animals intended for breeding has not been proven. If your pet’s condition worsens or does not improve, discontinue use and consult a veterinarian.

It is alcohol-free, and no added flavoring is listed. Distilled water and vegetable glycerin USP form the liquid base; glycerin contributes natural sweetness.

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