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NutraVital® Nature Relax Formula: calming supplement for dogs with fear and stress

The NutraVital® Nature Relax Formula is a complementary feed for dogs to support the nervous system. Four plant-based ingredients in one product: hemp seed meal, pumpkin seed meal, pea protein powder and valerian root powder. Instead of synthetic preparations, tablets or drops, this formula relies on natural ingredients that have a calming effect without any risk of dependency.

  • Broadly formulated: The formula supports multiple stress-related needs at once: nervous system, emotional balance, calming and sleep quality. No need to combine multiple individual supplements.

  • Powder instead of tablets or drops: Simply mix into your dog's usual food. No acceptance problems, no stress during feeding. For naturally nervous dogs especially, straightforward administration is essential.

  • No risk of dependency: The Relax Formula can be used daily and long-term. No habituation effect, no concerns with extended use. Natural ingredients you can safely use every day.

  • Acute relief and prevention: One product for acute stress situations such as New Year's Eve, vet visits or car journeys, and for daily use as ongoing nerve support. For anxious dogs, it's best to start a few days before the known trigger.

  • 150 g container with measuring spoon: Palatable, natural ingredients, resealable. Fits into any feeding routine.

How NutraVital® Nature Relax Formula works

Each ingredient of the Relax Formula fulfils its own function for your dog's nervous system and emotional balance:

  • Hemp seed meal supplies essential fatty acids, B vitamins and magnesium. These nutrients are important building blocks for the nervous system and contribute to overall wellbeing. Hemp seeds contain no THC and are safe for dogs.

  • Pumpkin seed meal contains tryptophan and magnesium. Tryptophan plays a central role in serotonin production, the neurotransmitter involved in mood regulation. This is how pumpkin seed meal supports inner calm and can contribute to greater emotional balance.

  • Pea protein powder is a high-quality plant-based protein source and provides amino acids that the body needs to produce neurotransmitters. This supports stress regulation and emotional balance.

  • Valerian root powder is one of the most traditional plant-based calming herbs. Its soothing properties have been used for centuries to address nervousness and restlessness, in humans and dogs alike. In phytotherapy, valerian is among the most thoroughly researched calming herbs.

The formula is supplemented with L-tryptophan as a nutritional additive. This amino acid supports natural serotonin production and thus stress regulation. This is why a tryptophan-rich diet can positively influence emotional balance.

Together, these ingredients form comprehensive nerve support for your dog: nervous system function, emotional balance, stress regulation and calming. For owners who want to give their dog a calming supplement without combining multiple products: the Relax Formula handles it all in one. For greater calm in daily life and when facing acute challenges.

When to use the Relax Formula

For acute stress situations:

  • Vet visits and medical treatments

  • Car journeys, train and air travel

  • New Year's Eve, thunderstorms and other loud noises

  • New environments, house moves or changes to daily routine

  • Being left alone and separation anxiety

For prevention and daily use:

  • For nervous dogs with pronounced fearfulness

  • For dogs prone to restlessness, trembling or whining

  • For stress-related digestive problems or loss of appetite

  • Alongside behavioural training, settling-in phases or travel

How do you recognise stress and fear in your dog? Dogs often show their tension physically before it shows in their behaviour. Watch for: heavy panting without exertion, trembling, whining, a tucked tail, raised hackles, excessive licking or yawning, restlessness and constant pacing, loss of appetite or diarrhoea during stressful periods. Some dogs withdraw; others become louder and more restless.

A calming supplement for dogs that provides support during acute stress and works preventatively. For all breeds and every age.

Feeding recommendation

Dosage: Once daily, mixed into normal food. The included measuring spoon equals 1.3 g.

Administration: Simply mix the powder into the meal. Well accepted by dogs.

For acute occasions: Ideally start a few days before the known stress event.

As part of a balanced diet: Supplements work best when the foundation is right. High-quality food with good proteins, healthy fats and essential nutrients creates the conditions for the Relax Formula to do its part.

Continuous use recommended: For nervous dogs or to maintain emotional balance, daily, long-term feeding is recommended.

Storage: Store in a dry place, sealed, away from direct sunlight, at room temperature.

Weight

Dosage

Dogs up to 5 kg

1 measuring spoon

Dogs up to 10 kg

2 measuring spoons

Dogs up to 15 kg

3 measuring spoons

Dogs up to 20 kg

4 measuring spoons

From 25 kg

Maximum 5 measuring spoons

Composition

Component

Details

Composition

31% hemp seed meal, 30% pumpkin seed meal, 30% pea protein powder, 4% valerian root powder

Nutritional additive

Amino acids, their salts and analogues: L-tryptophan (3c441)

Crude protein

59.6%

Crude fat

10.4%

Crude fibre

6.4%

Crude ash

7.5%

Moisture

5.4%

Plant-based nerve formula

Nervous system support, emotional balance and calming in one product. No need to combine multiple individual supplements.

No risk of dependency

Natural ingredients, daily use without habituation effect. Also suitable for long-term use.

Made in Germany

Development, manufacturing and quality testing: all in Germany. Every batch laboratory-tested.

100% natural ingredients

No fillers, no artificial flavours, no synthetic additives. Only what truly helps your dog.

Good to Know

Stress in dogs: why the nervous system needs support

Dogs perceive their environment more intensely than many owners realise. Every unfamiliar sound, every strange smell, every change in routine can trigger stress reactions in sensitive dogs. These stimuli often overwhelm the nervous system faster than we think. The body releases cortisol and adrenaline, heart rate and breathing quicken, muscles tense.

In the wild, these stress reactions were vital for survival. Today, they are often disproportionate and take a toll on body and mind. There are clear individual differences: dogs considered anxious or insecure often show higher cortisol levels during stressful situations than calmer dogs. This means they react more sensitively to stressors and take longer to settle again. If you have such a dog at home, you'll know the pattern.

Chronic or recurring stress damages health on multiple levels. The immune system is weakened, digestion becomes irregular (diarrhoea, loss of appetite, digestive problems), and sleep suffers. Behaviour changes too: some dogs develop issues such as excessive barking, destructive behaviour or aggression. Others withdraw and appear apathetic. For many dogs, this means a significant reduction in quality of life.

Targeted nerve support can contribute to stress reduction and improve resilience. The right ingredients matter: B vitamins and magnesium from hemp seeds for nerve function, tryptophan from pumpkin seeds for serotonin production, amino acids from pea protein for emotional balance, and valerian as a traditional plant-based calming agent.

New Year's Eve, thunderstorms, the vet: acute stress situations

Some stress triggers are predictable: New Year's Eve comes every year, the next vet appointment is in the diary, the holiday is booked weeks in advance. Others are spontaneous, such as a sudden thunderstorm or roadworks in the neighbourhood. For anxious dogs, these situations can be a real ordeal.

With known triggers, it's worth using a calming supplement proactively. It works best when the body has had time to absorb the nutrients and integrate them into metabolic processes. So ideally start a few days before the event. For dogs with a persistently elevated stress level, daily use as a fixed part of the diet is recommended.

Alongside supplementation, behavioural measures and targeted training also help: a safe retreat, calm background music on New Year's Eve, early habituation to car journeys or vet visits. Herbal products from phytotherapy have long been used as a complement. The Relax Formula is not a substitute for training or veterinary treatment for severe anxiety disorders, but rather a natural companion in your dog's daily life.

Calming supplements for dogs: why powder and not tablets?

Many calming products for dogs come as tablets, capsules or drops. For already stressed dogs, these are often an additional problem. Tablets get spotted in food and spat out. Drops have a strong flavour that many dogs reject. Individual doses need to be given separately, which becomes a daily battle with a nervous dog. The same goes for many herbal products, which may be natural but are difficult to dose.

The NutraVital® Nature Relax Formula is deliberately designed as a powder. It blends into the usual food, is generally accepted without problems and can be precisely dosed with the measuring spoon. Less battling, less hiding, less stress for dog and owner. The Relax Formula brings calm into the home, not additional stress at feeding time.

FAQ – Frequently asked questions about the product

The key questions about the product. Still have questions? Feel free to send us a message via our contact form.

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The formula provides important nutrients for nerves and emotional balance: B vitamins and magnesium from hemp seeds, the amino acid tryptophan from pumpkin seeds as a serotonin precursor, plant-based proteins from pea protein and traditionally calming valerian root. Supplemented with L-tryptophan as an additive. Together, these ingredients support the nervous system on multiple levels.
Yes. The Relax Formula contains exclusively natural, plant-based ingredients and no synthetic additives. There is no habituation effect and no risk of dependency, making it suitable for permanent use.
No side effects are known at the correct dosage. The formula is based on natural, plant-based ingredients that are well tolerated. During pregnancy, lactation, with known allergies to any of the ingredients, or alongside ongoing medication, we recommend consulting your vet before starting. Important: if your dog shows sudden behavioural changes, such as new fearfulness, unusual aggression or severe restlessness without an obvious cause, a supplement is not a substitute for veterinary investigation. In such cases, have health-related causes ruled out first.
Many owners report visible changes after regular use: their dog seems more balanced, handles stressful situations more calmly, and fearfulness decreases. The effect doesn't set in abruptly but develops over days and weeks. For acute occasions, start a few days in advance.
For predictable stress situations (New Year's Eve, holiday travel, vet appointments), ideally start a few days beforehand. This gives the body time to absorb the nutrients. For dogs with a naturally nervous temperament or frequent stress, we recommend daily, continuous use as part of the feeding routine. Many owners initially look for a quick fix, but the Relax Formula works best when used consistently, not just in emergencies.
Yes. The Relax Formula is designed for daily, long-term use. Thanks to the purely natural ingredients and absence of dependency risk, it can be used as a permanent calming supplement. Many owners combine acute support for known events with regular daily use.
All breeds and every age. The formula is particularly suited to sensitive, anxious or fearful dogs, rescue dogs with a difficult history, seniors with age-related anxiety and dogs with known stress triggers such as New Year's Eve, thunderstorms or car journeys. It can also help with pronounced nervousness or as part of training and settling-in. For puppies, we recommend consulting your vet before starting.
Most products in this category focus on a single ingredient or pure herbal blends. The NutraVital® Nature Relax Formula combines four plant-based ingredients plus L-tryptophan in one product. Added to that: powder format rather than tablets or drops, no risk of dependency thanks to the purely natural formula, and dual purpose ... both acute and preventative in one product. Other products in this category usually cover only one of these two uses.
NutraVital® Nature Relax-Formel unterstützt das Nervensystem Ihres Hundes bei Angst, Stress und Unruhe. Vier pflanzliche Zutaten aus Hanfsamen, Kürbiskern, Erbsenprotein und Baldrian. Ohne Abhängigkeitsrisiko, als Pulver einfach unters Futter. 150 g Dose inkl. Dosierlöffel.