GNC Pets Advanced Calming Chicken Flavor Soft Chews Cat Supplement, 60 count
In a Nutshell
- Most cats refuse to eat the treats due to their hard texture and medicinal smell
- Some users report mild calming effects when treats are mixed with food
- Frequent complaints about contamination and product quality
Quick Verdict
These calming chews are generally disliked by cats due to their hard texture and medicinal smell. Some users report calming effects when mixed with food, but overall, they are not well-received. Many customers have complained about the product's quality and effectiveness
Quick Stats
Pet Compatibility
Critical Warnings
Hard texture, unpalatable for cats
Prevention: None; consider alternative products
Possible contamination with insects
Prevention: Avoid purchasing; thoroughly inspect before use
Pros & Cons
Pros
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Calming effects (2)
For some cats, the treats induced enough calm to notice a reduction in 'zoomies'
Cons
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Hard and dry texture (7) critical
Too hard and dry for cats to chew and swallow
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Bland, medicinal scent (1) major
Pungent smell deters cats
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False Labeling (3) major
GNC changed the formula, and users can tell the difference
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Contamination (1) critical
Insects found in the container
Who Is This For?
✓ Best For
- • Cat owner — This could be handy if their cat seems restless, needs to calm down, if the user has tried other calming methods before and needs to try a new one and if it was recommended by any veterinarian
✗ Skip If
- • Cat owners — The treats did not work in some cases and most users loved to use them after they saw a report for the contamination cases
Durability & Care
Cleaning Methods
Care Tips from Users
- 💡 Mix with food if cat won't eat outright
Floor Compatibility
Rating Distribution
Common Questions
Can you make a dog try this product?
No, it is not recommended to give this product to your dog because it might not be able to handle the quantity of this product, since the dog ate one and won't try another one again
Are these product defected?
Yes, logically it is but the best way to ask about it is to contact the product owner
Are cats expected to taste something gross?
Yes, it is not a big cat surprise factor but mostly because of the layout and the product fitness
Highlighted Reviews
"My cats eat these with her dinner no problem. She looks forward to them. Idk why other people have issues with them but my kitty eats it like a treat. She also has had a calmer demeanor lately."
"I hate to give something only 1 star but I should have listened to the other reviewers who said that these treats were not soft at all and that their cats wouldn't touch them because that's exactly what I got, hard as a rock treats that my cat gave one sniff and walked away from. I have no knowledg..."
Bottom Line
Considering the poor reception and potential quality issues, these calming chews are not recommended. Many cats refuse to eat them, and the few that do have shown only minor improvements in behavior. Contamination reports further raise concerns about the product's safety. Overall, there are better calming options available