Herbsmith Herbal Blends Calm Shen Tablets Dog & Cat Supplement
In a Nutshell
- Possible effective relaxation for pets with anxiety
- Recent quality changes cause efficacy and side effects issues
- Disappointed buyers due to price increases
Quick Verdict
Calm Shen is a mixed bag. While some users report significant benefits, recent quality changes and inconsistent results make it a risky choice. Price increases have also led to buyer disappointment.
Quick Stats
Pet Compatibility
Pros & Cons
Pros
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Effective for Calming (7)
Helps pets relax and reduce anxiety symptoms.
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Quick Relief (3)
Provides quick relief for situational anxiety.
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Non-Drowsy Formula (4)
Doesn't make pets too drowsy or groggy.
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Easy to Dose (3)
Small, easy-to-administer tablets.
Cons
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Quality Consistency (4) major
Recent changes in pill quality affect effectiveness.
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Price Increase (2) critical
Significant price increase without value addition.
Tip: Looking for lower priced alternatives
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Pet Acceptance (16) major
Some pets refuse to take the pills.
Tip: Hide in food but unsustainable
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Relapse Risk (6) critical
Effectiveness varies; some pets relapse after initial improvement.
Tip: Add other calming aids
Quality Trend: Declining
Performance issues have increased with batches
mixed to positive
negative
Who Is This For?
✓ Best For
- • Pet owners with anxious dogs — Good calming effects for situational and long-term anxiety. Benefits some pets with trauma histories.
- • Pet owners comfortable with supplementation — Non-drowsy calming without major side effects (except for recent quality changes).
✗ Skip If
- • Pet owners with picky cat and dogs! — High refusal among pets unwilling to consume tablets.
- • Value shoppers — Non-essential due to recent price hikes.
Durability & Care
Factors: variable dosage, pet's size
Cleaning Methods
Care Tips from Users
- 💡 Break larger pills into smaller units
- 💡 Mix with wet food to avoid choking
Rating Distribution
Common Questions
How to improve product effectiveness?
Pets who mostly face storm situations during anxiety when no storm pills will help.
How expensive is the product after rise in price?
$8.99
Highlighted Reviews
"I used these for my black lab. She's about 90 lbs. She's afraid of storms. 2 of them really took the edge off. It didn't require for her to be on it weeks to tytrate. She wasn't completely out of it either. I highly recommend them. Also my friend gives them to her horses for anxiety."
"Calm Shen did not work for our dogs"
Bottom Line
Use Calm Shen cautiously, and monitor your pet for any adverse reactions. Consider it as a short-term solution while exploring other options.