Why is my boxer barking forcefully at night after vet visit?

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My 6 year old boxer has recently started barking at night. It's not just a bark to get our attention but a consistent forceful bark. It only happens at night time. I've found that benedryl and holding her tight seem to work best to calm her. It started after her last vet appointment for her annual exam and a biopsy about a month ago. Do you have any suggestions on how to stop this behavior? Pet's info: Dog | Boxer | Female | spayed | 5 years and 8 months old | 52 lbs

Mirissa Duncil, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hi there and thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! If the problem is truly behavioral and she has no other issues going on (I know you say she had a biopsy recently) you can explain this to your doctor and likely they will prescribe you something for anxiety-especially if she is calmed by hugging tight, etc. thunder shirts are available and many animals find them calming as well (the "shirt" fits snugly over the animal and sort of mimics a hug). Anxiolytics like trazadone often help-but so can natural medications like melatonin in my experience. Your doctor will decide which is right for your pet based on her current history and health status. I hope this helps!

Why is my boxer barking forcefully at night after vet visit?

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