these genuinely work for my dog. I have a 155 lbs great dane and have to give him the full dose but these naturally take the edge off for him. he was a rescue who was severely abused and can get nervous when I have company over and I don't want my dog to be drugged just to relax. its sort of like having a beer after a long day, he is just at ease. and he loves these, no issue in getting him to eat one.