Rescue Pets Zen + Sticks is a grain-free, salmon-flavored chew stick supplement for dogs. It promotes oral hygiene through chewing, with peppermint and seaweed for fresher breath, and valerian, chamomile, and lemon balm.
Rescue Pets Zen + Sticks is a dietary supplement for dogs, available in salmon-flavored chew sticks, which the manufacturer describes as dental sticks. Each 20-gram stick combines three herbs—chamomile (200 mg), lemon balm (200 mg), and valerian root extract (100 mg), with peppermint and dried seaweed from the Irish Sea (Ascophyllum nodosum), each at 2%. The Original Bach Flower RESCUE blend rounds out the formula. The package is labeled “grain-free.”
Chewing is a natural behavior for dogs. The stick takes advantage of this: it promotes oral hygiene through chewing. Peppermint and Irish seaweed are included to promote fresher breath. The manufacturer describes them as long-lasting sticks that keep the dog occupied while chewing.
Herbs provide the “Zen” aspect of the formula. According to the manufacturer, valerian root extract promotes a relaxed state, complemented by chamomile and lemon balm. These treats are intended for times when your dog is restless: when they have too much energy, on stormy nights or during fireworks, or when there are loud noises in the house or on the street.
The dosage is based on weight, ranging from half a stick per day for a small dog to two sticks for a large one. The product is suitable for dogs of all sizes, including puppies 8 weeks and older. It should be given between meals and complements our dry food and pet treats, serving as both a chew treat and a daily care supplement.
We recommend pairing it with Beaphar 100 Cleansing Wipes for Eyes, Ears, Paws, and Coat. When you return from a walk, these wipes clean your dog’s paws and coat before it’s time for the stick. They do not contain any of the herbs in the formula and are not meant to be swallowed: the two products complement each other without overlapping.
Directions for Use
A dietary supplement for dogs and puppies over 8 weeks old. Daily amount: dogs under 10 kg, ½ stick; 10 to 20 kg, 1 stick; over 20 kg, 1 to 2 sticks. The sticks can be given between meals. Always provide fresh water.
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Ingredients
Blend of potato flakes, tapioca starch, and cellulose; glycerin; fish meal (sustainably farmed salmon 7.8%); Dried seaweed from the Irish Sea (Ascophyllum nodosum) (2%), peppermint (2%), turmeric, coconut oil, powdered parsley, aqueous dilution of Helianthemum nummularium (L.) Mill. flowers, Clematis vitalba L., Impatiens glandulifera Royle, Prunus cerasifera Ehrh., Ornithogalum umbellatum L. (Rescue®).
Rescue Pets Zen + Sticks Additives
| Additive | Per 20 g stick |
|---|---|
| Chamomile | 200 mg |
| Lemon balm | 200 mg |
| Valerian root extract | 100 mg |
Analytical constituents
| Component | Content |
|---|---|
| Protein | 13.5% |
| Fat | 4.8% |
| Fiber | 3.2% |
| Ash | 5.5% |
| Moisture | 11.2% |
Packaging
Pack of 7 sticks, 20 g each, for a total of 140 g. Depending on the dog’s weight, this lasts 14 days for a dog weighing less than 10 kg, or 3 to 4 days for a large dog, at a rate of 2 sticks per day.
Choose the right time to give the stick: offer it after a walk, when the dog has burned off its energy; it will chew it more calmly than if given to an overexcited dog. Place the stick in the dog’s usual spot—on its mat or in its bed—so that chewing becomes a calm ritual at the end of the outing.
In a multi-dog household, give the sticks separately, each in their own space: a dog that fears someone will take its share will chew less and swallow faster. For a small dog, cut the stick on a cutting board with a sturdy knife and keep the second half in the bag for the next day.
My dog swallows his Rescue Pets Zen + Sticks in a matter of seconds—is this normal?
Some dogs gobble up their treats very quickly. Rescue Pets Zen + Sticks are marketed by the manufacturer as long-lasting sticks, designed to be chewed. A dog that gobbles it down should be supervised while eating; for a dog weighing less than 10 kg, the recommended serving is half a stick per day.
Do the Rescue Pets Zen + Sticks I give my dog contain grains?
No. The Rescue Pets Zen + Sticks package is labeled “grain-free.” They’re made from a blend of potato flakes, tapioca starch, and cellulose, and the ingredient list does not include any grains.
What active ingredients are in my dog’s Rescue Pets Zen + Sticks?
Each 20-gram stick provides 200 mg of chamomile, 200 mg of lemon balm, and 100 mg of valerian root extract. It also contains peppermint and Ascophyllum nodosum seaweed, each at 2%, the RESCUE flower blend, and salmon-based fish meal.
Can Rescue Pets Zen + Sticks replace brushing my dog’s teeth?
No. The chew sticks complement brushing but do not replace it: dental care guides recommend getting your dog used to regular brushing and adding one stick per day. Existing tartar won’t come off with a stick: only a veterinarian can perform a dental cleaning under general anesthesia.
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