Nulo Calming Soft Chew Supplements
Supplement · complementary
Our verdict
Is Nulo Calming Soft Chew Supplements a good dog food?
This is a supplement, not a complete diet, so it is not scored on our 1-100 scale. The ingredient breakdown below shows what is in it; a supplement should be fed alongside, not instead of, a complete diet.
Complementary supplement for dogs of all life stages, with hemp oil, chamomile and l as the main ingredients.
100% of this recipe has no printed percentage. Estimated shares are model estimates, not label facts.
Who is this food for?
Suits
- Labelled by the manufacturer for all lifestages
- Grain-free: no grain ingredients listed
- Single named protein: beef
- Doesn't list chicken, turkey, lamb, fish, venison, pork, duck as ingredients
These points are derived from declared ingredients and analysis, not a substitute for veterinary advice. If your dog has a diagnosed condition, food choice is a medical nutrition decision: speak to your vet. Find foods that fit your dog.
What the label declares
Active ingredients and quantities as printed by the manufacturer. We record them as stated; we do not assess whether they are effective. Supplements are not scored.
| Active | Declared amount | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Ashwagandha | 30 mg | per 2 soft chews |
| L-theanine | 30 mg | per 2 soft chews |
| L-tryptophan | 50 mg | per 2 soft chews |
Nutrition and feeding
Typical analysis (as fed)
No analysis recorded yet.
Additives & feeding info
Additives declared on the label
Nutritional additives
Magnesium Gluconate 18 mg; Vitamin B1 10 mg
Technological additives
Ascorbic Acid as preservative
Ingredients (18)100% of the recipe is estimated
Estimated composition
- supplement 53.1%
- oil 11.7%
- carb 10.1%
- other 7.9%
- veg 7.1%
- meat 5.3%
- additive 4.8%
| # | As declared | Matched | Label reading | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Organic Hemp Seed Oil | Hemp Oil | oil · good | - | 7.3 |
| 2 | Organic Chamomile | Chamomile | veg · good | - | 7.1 |
| 3 | L-Tryptophan | L-Tryptophan | supplement · good | - | 6.9 |
| 4 | L-Theanine | L-Theanine | supplement · good | - | 6.7 |
| 5 | Ashwagandha Root | Ashwagandha | supplement · good | - | 6.5 |
| 6 | Magnesium Gluconate | Magnesium Oxide | supplement · good | - | 6.3 |
| 7 | Vitamin B1 | Thiamine mononitrate | supplement · good | - | 6.1 |
| 8 | Ascorbic Acid | Vitamin C | supplement · good | - | 5.9 |
| 9 | Brewers Dried Yeast | Yeast | supplement · good | - | 5.7 |
| 10 | Chickpea Flour | Gram flour | carb · good | - | 5.5 |
| 11 | Dried Beef | Beef | meat · medium | - | 5.3 |
| 12 | Gelatin | Gelatin | supplement · medium | - | 5.1 |
| 13 | Natural Flavor | Flavor | additive · poor | - | 4.8 |
| 14 | Organic Honey | Honey | carb · medium | - | 4.6 |
| 15 | Safflower Oil | Safflower Oil | oil · good | - | 4.4 |
| 16 | Sunflower Lecithin | Lecithin | supplement · good | - | 4.2 |
| 17 | Vegetable Glycerin | Glycerine | other · medium | - | 4.0 |
| 18 | Water | Water | other | - | 3.8 |
- 1. Organic Hemp Seed Oil7.3% estimated
- 2. Organic Chamomile7.1% estimated
- 3. L-Tryptophan6.9% estimated
- 4. L-Theanine6.7% estimated
- 5. Ashwagandha Root6.5% estimated
- 6. Magnesium Gluconate6.3% estimated
- 7. Vitamin B16.1% estimated
- 8. Ascorbic Acid5.9% estimated
- 9. Brewers Dried Yeast5.7% estimated
- 10. Chickpea Flour5.5% estimated
- 11. Dried Beef5.3% estimated
- 12. Gelatin5.1% estimated
- 13. Natural Flavor4.8% estimated
- 14. Organic Honey4.6% estimated
- 15. Safflower Oil4.4% estimated
- 16. Sunflower Lecithin4.2% estimated
- 17. Vegetable Glycerin4.0% estimated
- 18. Water3.8% estimated
Trust and sourceNo recalls recorded in our database · checked 2026-09-15
Brand and contact: Nulo
- Website
- https://nulo.com/
Trust and provenance
- Recall history
- No recalls recorded in our database
- Label data last checked
- 2026-09-15
- Product page
- nulo.com
Recall history is presentation-only and never affects the score. Dates are when we recorded the data, not when the manufacturer last changed the recipe.
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Score details and methodologyCalculations, history and evidence
Recipe: how the 1-100 score is calculated
Scored with model v3 on 2026-10-25. Each component is the feature value for this product multiplied by the model's published coefficient.
| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.7 | 9.191 | +6.51 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 11.0% | -0.115 | -1.27 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 14.2% | -0.092 | -1.31 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 1.3% | -0.005 | -0.01 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 5.3% | 0.163 | +0.87 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 59.8% | -0.012 | -0.73 |
| Other share of dry matter | 2.5% | -0.375 | -0.93 |
| Recipe graded poor | 4.8% | -0.065 | -0.32 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 1 | -0.876 | -0.88 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 4.8% | 0.060 | +0.29 |
| Undeclared quantities | 100.0% | -0.106 | -10.56 |
| Low meat (under 10% of dry matter) | yes | -3.158 | -3.16 |
| Additive penalty | -5.82 | 0.222 | -1.29 |
| Processing multiplier | 0.98 | 33.786 | +33.11 |
| Processing: Dry Extruded | yes | -6.713 | -6.71 |
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| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.7 | 9.191 | +6.51 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.096 | +0.00 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 11.0% | -0.115 | -1.27 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 14.2% | -0.092 | -1.31 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 1.3% | -0.005 | -0.01 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 5.3% | 0.163 | +0.87 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 59.8% | -0.012 | -0.73 |
| Other share of dry matter | 2.5% | -0.375 | -0.93 |
| Unrecognised share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.027 | +0.00 |
| Recipe graded poor | 4.8% | -0.065 | -0.32 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 0.0% | -0.179 | +0.00 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 1 | -0.876 | -0.88 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 4.8% | 0.060 | +0.29 |
| Undeclared quantities | 100.0% | -0.106 | -10.56 |
| Prints ingredient percentages | no | 0.000 | +0.00 |
| Complete diet | no | 2.294 | +0.00 |
| Frozen or chilled fresh | no | 0.000 | +0.00 |
| High meat (30%+ of dry matter) | no | 0.707 | +0.00 |
| Low meat (under 10% of dry matter) | yes | -3.158 | -3.16 |
| High carb and low meat | no | -1.180 | +0.00 |
| Meat share × printed percentages | 0.0 | 0.000 | +0.00 |
| Meat share × fresh | 0.0 | 0.000 | +0.00 |
| Fresh × high meat | 0.0 | 11.084 | +0.00 |
| Additive penalty | -5.82 | 0.222 | -1.29 |
| Processing multiplier | 0.98 | 33.786 | +33.11 |
| Processing: Raw | no | -0.054 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Chilled | no | -2.354 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Frozen | no | -2.354 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Refrigerated | no | 0.000 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Shelf | no | -0.672 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Freeze Dried | no | 6.629 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Air Dried | no | 6.331 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Cold Pressed | no | -6.713 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Baked | no | -6.713 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Extruded | yes | -6.713 | -6.71 |
| Processing: Dry Semi Moist | no | -6.174 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Muesli | no | -10.146 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Wet Pate | no | -0.672 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Wet Chunks | no | -0.672 | +0.00 |
- Processing-type offset
- +0.02
- Additives declared on label
- +2 transparency bonus
- Subtotal
- 46.6
- Final score
- 47/100
Contributions are rounded to two decimals, so they may not sum exactly to the subtotal. The full coefficient table is published on the methodology page.
This is not a complete diet, so the 1-100 rating does not apply to it. Read the recipe breakdown above as ingredient-quality context only.
Score history across model versions
The score shown above is always computed with the latest published model. Earlier scores are kept for the record and are never edited or deleted; a scoring change ships as a new model version with a public write-up on the methodology page.
Nutritional: declared analysis vs reference ranges
Not applicable to complementary food. FEDIAF reference ranges apply to complete diets.
Transparency: what the label discloses
How much the manufacturer discloses, measured against the FEDIAF Code of Good Labelling Practice and Regulation 767/2009. Mandatory items dominate the weighting.
| Item | Points |
|---|---|
| Ingredient list on the label (mandatory) | 10/10 |
| Printed percentages on the label (voluntary) - not on file | 0/20 |
| Analytical constituents declared (mandatory) - not on file | 0/15 |
| Additives declared (mandatory) | 10/10 |
| Energy value declared (voluntary) - not on file | 0/5 |
| Complete/complementary designation (mandatory) | 5/5 |
| Feeding guidance given (mandatory) - not on file | 0/10 |
| Manufacturer identity and address (mandatory) | 5/10 |
| Country of manufacture stated (voluntary) | 10/10 |
| Batch and date labelling (mandatory) - not on file | 0/5 |
Capped at 60: mandatory items missing (Analytical constituents declared, Feeding guidance given, Batch and date labelling).
Safety: recall history
Recall and safety-notice history, time-decayed. This dimension is shown alongside the score and never feeds the headline number.
No recalls recorded in our database.
See all current recalls we track.
Evidence: what the brand claims, and what supports it
The claims made on the pack and product page, checked against the declared label. We record claims as stated; "consistent" means our stored label data supports the claim, "contradicted" means it conflicts with it. Functional claims are recorded but never scored.
Claims on file; none we can check against the label
| Claim | Type | Check | Substantiation |
|---|---|---|---|
| can help calm and relax your pup for thunderstorms, car rides, vet trips, fireworks, and more (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| help support relaxation, calmness, and composure for your best friend (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| A balanced source of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids that supports healthy brain function (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| A calming herb that may help sooth stressed and hypersensitive behavior (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Promotes relaxation and balanced behavior without causing drowsiness (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| A natural adaptogen that supports a dog’s ability to cope with normal stress (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Nulo Calming Soft Chews help support balanced behavior and help restless animals manage normal stress (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Nulo soft chew supplements are designed to enhance your dog’s health and wellness beyond what core nutrition provides (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| our soft chews are suitable for puppies, adults, and senior dogs (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| This product is intended for intermittent or supplemental feeding only (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Calming Soft Chew Supplements for Dogs (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| These soft chews also contain L-Theanine, L-Tryptophan and Vitamin B1 (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| All Nulo Supplements are part of our NASC Quality Program to meet the highest standards of safety (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Scientifically-formulated with a variety of bioactive ingredients featuring Organic Hemp Seed Oil, Organic Chamomile, and Ashwagandha Root (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
The full scoring method is published. See the methodology for exactly how the headline score and each dimension are calculated.
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