Why is my dog stressed, aggressive, and strange during travel?

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I need desperate help, we have brought our 3 dogs on holiday with us, and the one that is 2 is acting very strange/different. Her tail is stuck between her legs and she's gone aggressively to our 8 months old dog, yes she has snapped at her before but nothing like this. She was trying to fight her and it wasn't play fighting we had to separate them ourselves. she seems so unhappy and isn't showing affection like she was before we came. Is this soemthing to do with the environment. Help!!! Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed

Karly Macon, DVM, MS, CVA Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist · Accepted Answer

Oh no! It sure sounds like Lou Lou is really upset, likely about the new situation. Stress can trigger behavior issues quite easily, and if she feels pressured, afraid, or like she has to compete with your other dog at all in this new environment, she could become aggressive. If she's eating and drinking fine, and has no diarrhea or vomiting or other physical issues, it's likely stress. You need to somehow get some anti-anxiety medication for her like Lorazepam from a veterinarian and try to keep them separated. Good luck!

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