My dog attacks her brother when traveling. Is it anxiety?

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I have 2 small dogs that live and sleep together (chihuahua, poodle).At home, they are the best of friends. Licking and cuddling. Never any fights. The problem is when we travel. The last 2 times we have traveled with them, my girl attacked my boy because he was being held/petted. They went to a pet sitter overnight and she attacked him twice. After she attacks him she goes right back to him and wants to lick where she bit him. Is she having anxiety problems or training issues? Both are fixed. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Female | spayed | 4 years and 8 months old | 13 lbs

Dr. Leigh, DVM · Accepted Answer

It could be redirected aggression from stress when her routine is changed. You could try an Adaptil collar and Solliquin chews and see if that helps. Otherwise, your vet could prescribe an anti-anxiety, like Prozac or Trazodone.

My dog attacks her brother when traveling. Is it anxiety?

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