Lavender isn't just for humans — small amounts can have a genuinely calming effect on dogs too. These chews pair food-grade lavender with sweet potato and oats for a relaxation snack that's gentle but effective. The sweet potato provides tryptophan-enhancing carbs, and the oats add B vitamins for nervous system support.
At a Glance
| ⏱ Prep | 10 min |
| 🔥 Cook | 20 min |
| 🍽 Makes | About 25 chews |
| 🐕 For | Anxious dogs, nervous travellers |
🥘 Ingredients
- 1 cup sweet potato (cooked, mashed)
- ½ tsp dried food-grade lavender
- ½ cup oat flour
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
👩🍳 Instructions
- Preheat oven to 160°C.
- Mix mashed sweet potato, lavender, oat flour, egg, and coconut oil.
- Roll into small balls and flatten.
- Bake 18-20 minutes until firm.
- Cool completely.
💚 Storage
Airtight container 1 week. Freeze 3 months.
📊 Nutrition Notes
Lavender contains linalool which has documented anxiolytic (anti-anxiety) effects. Sweet potato carbs facilitate tryptophan uptake in the brain. Oats provide magnesium which supports nervous system relaxation.
💡 Tips
- Use only food-grade dried lavender — NOT essential oils
- A tiny amount of lavender goes a long way
- Feed 30 minutes before stressful situations
- Not a replacement for veterinary anxiety treatment
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