Vetoquinol Zylkene Calming Capsules Small Cats & Dogs 30 Count
- 30 capsules per bottle
- 75 mg hydrolyzed milk protein per capsule, providing alpha-casozepine
- Small cats and dogs, 11 to 22 lb
- Non-drowsy and lactose-free per the product title
- Milk flavor oral capsule
Last refreshed Aug 4, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A calming capsule for small cats and dogs facing occasional stress such as vet visits or storms. Directions are not given, so dosing needs the label or a vet.
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ASIN: B07S5KTWLQCategory: Pet Calming Aids
Overview
A pet owner facing a vet visit, a move or a thunderstorm gets a calming capsule built on hydrolyzed milk protein, the source of alpha-casozepine. It is sized for small animals and aimed at occasional anxiety and behavior concerns.
A capsule gives a measured, repeatable dose that is not a sedative, since the title calls it non-drowsy. Its limit is the narrow weight band, so larger animals are outside what the listing covers.
Who it's for
Owners of small pets who can predict a stressful event, such as a move, a vet trip or fireworks, and want to plan ahead. Larger animals fall outside the weight band in the title, and chronic anxiety calls for a vet's guidance rather than an occasional capsule.
Pros and cons
- Active ingredient clearly stated
- Non-drowsy and lactose-free per title
- Covers cats and dogs
- Thunderstorm and moving use listed
- Directions not listed
- Limited to small animals
- Single capsule strength only
Performance notes
The active ingredient is hydrolyzed milk protein, which supplies alpha-casozepine, the compound the maker names for calming. Capsules work as a planned dose, so timing relative to the stressful event matters more than any single capsule. No onset time or schedule is stated.
Specifications
| Brand | Vetoquinol |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Dog Breed Size | Small |
| Minimum Weight Recommendation | 11 to 22 pounds |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 30 capsules |
| Other details | |
| Product Benefits | Anxiety relief, promotes relaxation, reduces stress |
| Item Form | Capsule |
| Target Species | Dog and cat |
| Flavor | Milk |
| Specific Uses For Product | Anxiety, moving, stress, thunderstorms |
| Active Ingredients | Hydrolyzed milk protein (bovine), 75 mg, providing alpha-casozepine |
Frequently asked questions
How do I give Vetoquinol Zylkene capsules to a small cat or dog?
The listing gives no directions, only that it is an oral capsule. Follow the label dosing for the pet's weight and ask a vet, especially at the edges of the weight range in the title.
Can a large dog take Zylkene?
The title limits it to small cats and dogs weighing about 11 to 22 lb, and the breed size is listed as small. Larger dogs are not covered by this listing.
Will Zylkene make my pet drowsy?
The title describes it as non-drowsy. It is a calming aid, not a sedative.
What is in each Zylkene capsule?
Hydrolyzed milk protein from bovine milk, 75 mg, providing alpha-casozepine. The title also says it is lactose-free.