Best Calming Treats and Chews for Dogs in Singapore (2026)

By BEANS Team · Published 2026-10-25

Deepavali falls on Sunday 8 November this year, the inter-monsoon season brings afternoon thunderstorms (NEA's outlook for early November last year forecast them on several days), and the year-end countdown fireworks are only weeks away. If your dog pants, paces or hides under the bed when the sky gets loud, here is an honest guide to the calming treats and chews on sale in Singapore: what each type can and cannot do, what we sell, and when you need your vet instead.

Do calming treats for dogs actually work?

Some can help a mildly anxious dog, but none of them is a fix on its own. A 2023 evidence review by Stefanie Riemer in the journal Animals concluded that nutraceuticals, herbal remedies and pheromones are unlikely to work as the sole treatment for noise fears, while several prescription medications have good evidence behind them.

The research on individual ingredients is thin:

• L-theanine. In a small open-label trial (Pike, Horwitz and Lobprise, 2015), daily L-theanine reduced owner-reported signs of anxiety during real storms, and 12 of 18 dogs met the study's success measure. There was no placebo group, and the authors called the placebo effect a limitation.
• Pheromone collars. A blinded, placebo-controlled lab study in 24 beagles (Landsberg and colleagues, 2015) found lower fear scores during recorded thunder in dogs wearing a dog-appeasing pheromone collar.
• Herbs such as chamomile, valerian and passion flower. These are traditional calming herbs, but we could not find good clinical trials of them for noise fear in dogs. Veterinary behaviourist Christine Calder writes that there is "limited documented evidence" for behaviour supplements in general.

So think of a calming chew as one layer of support, alongside a safe den, training and, for some dogs, medication from your vet.

What types of calming products can you buy in Singapore?

There are five main types. They do different jobs, and many owners combine two or three.

How would we choose a calming treat for a dog?

Start with how scared your dog is, then check the label. Here is the checklist we would use, for our products or anyone else's:

1. Match the product to the fear. VCA says dogs with extreme fear or phobic behaviour "need professional intervention." Panic, escape attempts or destroying doors is a vet visit, not a supplement.
2. Read the active amounts. A good label lists each active ingredient in milligrams per chew, not just a "proprietary blend".
3. Read the base ingredients too. Soft chews are held together with flavour and starch. Check for proteins your dog reacts to.
4. Check it is for dogs. Do not give a dog product to a cat, or the other way round.
5. Plan the timing. Most daily supplements need weeks to judge. A chew bought the night before Deepavali is a hopeful extra, not a plan.
6. Look at the cost per day, worked out for your dog's weight.
7. Ask your vet if your dog is on medication, pregnant, or has a health condition.

Is the BEANS Calming chew right for your dog?

It suits adult dogs with mild, predictable stress, such as storms, fireworks, grooming or car rides. It is not for cats, not for dogs with severe panic, and not for dogs who react to pork or wheat.

Calming (SGD $34.80): Less drama at the door. L-theanine, chamomile and valerian root to help anxious pups find their chill.

What is in it, from our label: per 2 chews (3g) there is flaxseed powder 150mg, chamomile 70mg, L-theanine 55mg, valerian root 44mg, passion flower 40mg, L-tryptophan 40mg and ginger root 26mg. The chew base contains pork and wheat. The feeding guide runs from 1 chew a day for dogs of 1 to 6kg up to 4 chews for 21 to 30kg, which works out at about S$0.39 a day for a 10kg dog.

Two honest notes before you buy:

• It is on pre-order. Our supplements ship from 1 November 2026, so a chew ordered today arrives a week before Deepavali. That is enough time to check your dog tolerates it, but not enough for a full judgement. We suggest giving it 4 to 6 weeks of daily use, which lines up well with the year-end countdown and the rest of the storm season.
• Do not use it during an elimination diet. The pork base would break the trial. Our week-by-week elimination diet guide explains why.

Which treats help a dog during fireworks and thunderstorms?

The best treat is the one your dog will still take when nervous. PDSA's fireworks advice is to pair the sounds with treats once your dog is relaxed around them, and VCA suggests giving treats in your dog's safe place so it becomes linked with good things.

That calls for small, strong-smelling, high-value pieces:

• Kangaroo is rich and smelly, which is what you want when your dog is distracted. It is also a novel protein. At 27% minimum fat on our label, it is not a lean choice for dogs watching their weight.
• Turkey is the lean option at 6.8% minimum fat, so you can hand out more pieces during a long, loud evening. Skip it for chicken-sensitive dogs, since turkey is closely related.

Kangaroo Freeze-Dried Pet Treats (SGD $19.90): Pure kangaroo. Nothing else. A novel protein for itchy, sensitive dogs and high-value training.

Break the cubes into pea-sized bits so a whole night of rewards stays within the usual 10% treat allowance. If your dog refuses even a favourite treat, that is a sign the fear is too big for food to help, and a good reason to call your vet.

How should you prepare your dog for a noisy festive season?

Start now. PDSA says desensitisation needs to begin "several months before fireworks season", but a den and a routine can be set up in days.

This week

• Set up a den in a quiet inner room, away from windows. In an HDB flat, a covered crate in the bedroom or a corner behind the sofa works.
• Give treats in the den when your dog is calm.
• Book a vet visit if your dog's fear is moderate or severe. PDSA says medication should be arranged "in advance".
• Play recorded firework sounds at a very low volume. If your dog reacts, PDSA says to stop and try again the next day at a lower volume.

On the night

• Walk your dog while it is still light, and keep the lead on.
• Close the curtains, leave lights on and play music at a comfortable volume.
• Let your dog choose the den. Never force them in or out.
• Comfort your dog if they come to you. Never punish fear.

Exercise may matter year round. A Finnish survey of 3,264 dogs (Tiira and Loh, 2015) found that noise-sensitive dogs got less exercise. That is an association, not proof, but a well-exercised dog is easier to settle. Our guide to tiring out your dog indoors has ideas for rainy afternoons.

When should you see a vet instead of buying calming treats?

See your vet if your dog panics, tries to escape, hurts themselves, or stays scared after you have tried the steps above. VCA also says senior dogs who newly develop noise fear should be checked for a medical cause such as pain or hearing loss.

Your vet can prescribe medication made for noise fear and refer you to a behaviourist. Calming chews can still sit alongside that plan, but check with your vet first. For a wider look at supplements, read our guide to the best dog supplement brands in Singapore.

Bottom line

Calming chews and treats are useful helpers, not cures. For a mildly nervous dog, a daily calming chew, a den and a pocket of high-value treats make loud nights easier. For a dog who panics, start with your vet. Pre-order BEANS Calming now so it ships from 1 November, and pick a high-value treat for the den from our best sellers.

This article is general information, not veterinary advice. If your pet has ongoing symptoms, see your vet.