We are crate training our lab. She scrapes her nose on the lock the whole time she is in the crate. Her nose is very raw. How can we stop her?

Updated On August 5th, 2016

Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Female | spayed | 5 years and 1 month old

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Answered By Destini R. Holloway, DVM

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We commonly see this problem with pets that are boarded and have anxiety. You can to calm her by placing an Adaptil or DAPP collar on her. You can also try a thunder shirt placed on her while she is crated. The only other way to prevent scraping of the nose while in the crate is to get stronger anti-anxiety medications through your veterinarian or to place an e-collar (cone) on her to try and prevent her from being able to reach the crate with her nose. Apply some neosporin onto her nose to help it heal.

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