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Why does my dog pant, whine, and chew in the car or kennel?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed | 1 year and 1 month old | 50 lbs

My dog brat goes with me everywhere but the thing is when it comes to places like the car, her, kennel, the bathroom, or Hall's ways she starts breathing really hard an loudly and even whine some and she'll constantly chew at herself is she claustrophobic is there something I can do to stop it or help he in some way

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Answered By Megan, DVM, CVA

Veterinarian

Published on November 11th, 2018

It sounds like she has some anxiety about certain places. I would talk to your vet about starting her on a daily anti-anxiety medicine like fluoxetine. This may take the edge off so she can continue to go with you everywhere. I hope this helps

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