Help Your Pets Find Calm This 4th of July with SFRAW Calming Herbal Parfaits!
Fireworks and celebrations can be stressful for sound sensitive individuals. Support their nervous system naturally with our limited-run Calming Cup Herbal Parfaits— functional, botanical frozen delights for pets, made with organic herbs that promote a peaceful and calm state.
✨ Choose from four soothing blends:
?Evening Calm (Chamomile, Valerian Root & Lavender)
?Joyful Bloom (Chamomile, St. John’s Wort & Catnip)
?Soothing Petals (Lemon Balm, Catnip & Lavender)
✌️Peaceful Mood (Lemon Balm, St. John’s Wort & Valerian Root)
Each 4 oz. parfait features local sheep milk yogurt, local raw wildflower honey, bee pollen, topped with edible flowers for a calming, feel good treat.
?? Suggested Amount To Feed:
¼ parfait for small dogs or cats
½ parfait for medium dogs
Full parfait for large to giant breeds
For Periodic Occasional Use Only, not intended for daily use.
IMPORTANT: Do not use Calming Cup Herbal Parfaits if your pet is currently taking any medications, prescription drugs, or other OTC calming products—except for Rescue Remedy, which is safe to use alongside these frosty delights. Consult your veterinarian with any questions about your pet’s needs.
Help your animals feel safe, soothed, and supported this holiday—naturally!
Herbal Ingredients for Occasional Anxiety and Stress Relief (not intended for daily use)
Below is a summary of each herb's beneficial properties for reducing anxiety, managing stress, and promoting calm, based on their mechanisms of action and clinical evidence.
CHAMOMILE
Properties: Binds to GABA receptors in the brain, mimicking anti-anxiety medications like benzodiazepines.
Functions: Reduces nervous system activity, easing tension and panic attacks. Shortens sleep onset time and improves sleep quality via mild sedative effects. Regulates circadian rhythm and relaxes muscles.
VALERIAN ROOT
Properties: Contains valerenic acid and flavonoids that interact with neurotransmitters.
Functions: Lowers blood pressure and heart rate during stress. Promotes relaxation without significant sedation.
LAVENDER (DRIED)
Properties: Modulates the parasympathetic nervous system.
Functions: Regulates heart rate, breathing, and stress hormones. Improves mood and sleep quality while reducing restlessness.
CATNIP
Properties: Acts as a calming sedative for anxiety paired with restlessness.
Functions: Eases nervous tension and physical agitation. Soothes stomach upset linked to stress.
- JOHN’S WORT
Properties: Preserves neurotransmitters (serotonin, dopamine, GABA).
Functions: Creates an "antidepressant effect" that reduces anxiety. Enhances GABA activity, similar to anti-anxiety medications.
LEMON BALM
Properties: Boosts GABA levels and serotonin activity.
Functions: Induces calm without drowsiness. Alleviates mild depression linked to stress.
SHEEP MILK YOGURT
Properties: Rich in tryptophan, B-vitamins (B-12), lysine, arginine, magnesium, and probiotics.
Functions: Increases serotonin production for mood regulation. Lowers cortisol and supports gut-brain axis balance. Contains Lactium®, a bioactive peptide that reduces cortisol.
Key Mechanisms of Action
Herb/Ingredient |
Primary Neurotransmitter/Pathway |
Physical Effect |
Chamomile |
GABA receptors |
Muscle relaxation, sleep regulation |
Valerian Root |
Neurotransmitter modulation |
Lowers blood pressure |
Lavender |
Parasympathetic nervous system |
Slows heart rate, regulates breathing |
Catnip |
Nervous system calming |
Reduces restlessness |
St. John’s Wort |
Serotonin/GABA preservation |
Mood stabilization |
Lemon Balm |
GABA and serotonin boost |
Non-sedating calm |
Sheep Milk Yogurt |
Serotonin synthesis, cortisol reduction |
Gut-brain axis support |
These ingredients work synergistically to address both emotional and physical symptoms of stress, promoting holistic calm when used appropriately. Always consult a veterinarian for pet-specific dosing.