GNC Pets Ultra Mega Calming Formula Chicken Flavor Soft Chews Cat Supplement
In a Nutshell
- Quickly reduces anxiety in cats, particularly in vet visits and stressful environments.
- Highly effective in calming anxious behavior
- Too hard and not actually soft is the major issue raised.
- Some users found soaking or cutting them helpful, but this adds extra effort.
Quick Verdict
These calming chews are effective for anxious cats, but durability and texture issues are reported. They are generally well-received for their calming effects, making them a good option for pet owners who have restless pets.
Quick Stats
Pet Compatibility
Pros & Cons
Pros
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Calming Effectiveness (4)
Has a powerful calming effect on cats, especially in stressful situations like vet visits.
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Gentle Ingredients (2)
Doesn’t contain harsh scents which pets would hate.
Cons
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Hard Texture (3) major
Many users found the chews to be too hard, making them difficult for cats to eat.
Tip: Soaking in water or cutting into smaller pieces to make them easier to eat.
Who Is This For?
✓ Best For
- • Pet owners with anxious or stressed cats — Significant calming effect noted in cats with anxiety issues, making them a good solution for cats who are stressed during vet visits or other situations.
✗ Skip If
- • Pet owners looking for a long-lasting chewing solution — Taste wise not very appealing and texture issues reported, making them less suitable for pets.
- • One-time stress solution for dogs or larger pets — The product is mainly targetted for cats and not for larger pet breeds.
Durability & Care
Cleaning Methods
Floor Compatibility
Rating Distribution
Common Questions
How effective are these chews for calming cats during vet visits?
Very effective, noted by several users
Are the chews soft as advertised?
No, most users found them too hard, required soaking or cutting to make them edible
Ideal use cases of the chews.
They can be used as before a flight time, or vet visit
Highlighted Reviews
"I have been searching high and low for these, I am assuming due to the pandemic they became unavailable but I would give my cat this before her vet visits and our vet commented how she was definitely less aggressive with her and the techs even though in the end there can be differences an individual..."
"Hard as a rock, purchased thru Chewy Box. Its hard to find healthy soft treats so I was excited to find these. However, even *snapping* the treat in half was still too DRY to bite into. So BIG and so dry, the kitten was reduced to flicking the hard bits as if they were toys...Dissapointed. Also no l..."
Bottom Line
While the effectiveness of these calming chews is highly rated, durability and texture issues are significant drawbacks. Pet owners who need a reliable calming solution may need to consider these factors, possibly using them as a temporary solution or combining them with other calming methods.