L-Tryptophan for dogs

Dogs may experience high stress moments from time-to-time. Whether it’s brought on by fireworks, other dogs, strangers, travelling or being left alone. That’s where understanding the ingredients in their supplements can make a real difference. 

Today, we’re exploring L-Tryptophan for dogs – a key ingredient in our calming supplement range – to find out what it is and how it can help support your pet’s behaviour.

What is L-Tryptophan?

L-Tryptophan is an essential amino acid. "Essential" means the body can’t make it on its own, so it has to come from the diet or supplements. Once consumed, L-Tryptophan supports the production of the calming compound serotonin.

Benefits of L-Tryptophan for dogs

Here’s how L-Tryptophan can help your dog:

• Supports serotonin production: L-Tryptophan supports the production of the calming compound serotonin.
• Helps manage stress: L-tryptophan is a building block of serotonin, a brain signalling molecule associated with mood and behaviour.
• Helps ease anxiety: Together with other targeted ingredients in our Calming Support formula, L-Tryptophan can help reduce stress, support calm behaviour and ease anxiety.

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We hear from lots of pet parents who have given their cats and dogs YuMOVE Calming Support to help during times of need. Like, Xaghra Stevens, who says,

“We used the Calming tablets for our dog during our wedding and during the adjustment period with our newborn – we can safely say they were amazing!!”

Which YuMOVE products contain L-Tryptophan?

If you think your dog could benefit from a little extra support, you can find L-Tryptophan in the following YuMOVE products:

• YuMOVE Calming Support for Dogs: Tasty tablets to help ease anxiety and reduce stress.
• YuMOVE Calming Support for Cats: Tasty capsules to help keep your cat calm and relaxed. Simply twist open and sprinkle over food.
• All supplements with L-Tryptophan for dogs and cats.

Need help choosing supplements for your pet? Take our Pet Wellness Quiz or contact our friendly Customer Care Team. 

If you have concerns about your dog’s anxiety or behaviour, please talk to your vet.