Also called · α-casozepine · hydrolysed milk protein
What it is
A peptide obtained by hydrolysing milk casein. A calming effect has been reported, so it is used in supplements aimed at behaviour problems.
What it does
Read it alongside tryptophan
Tryptophan, the raw material for serotonin, competes with other amino acids for the route into the brain. That is where the argument that a high-protein diet can work against you comes from.
How to feed it
🐈 Feeding cats
Follow the label.
When · how long
Start feeding ahead of a predictable stressor — a move, travel, a change of environment.
What to watch for
Note · It does not replace behaviour work
Supplements only mean anything alongside changes to the environment and to training.
Concerns this ingredient relates to
General nutrition information. It does not replace a diagnosis or a prescription. If your animal has a medical condition or is on medication, talk to your veterinarian first.