Dog Car Sickness

We all love to take our dogs in the car and go for rides, but it is certainly not fun when our dogs get car sick. It's not fun for us, and it's not fun for the dog. Fortunately, there is hope.

There is a really awesome natural remedy that can help alleviate the dog car sickness in your dog. There are also some tricks that you can try that may help.

First of all let's briefly discuss what the initial dog car sickness may look like while in the car:dog car sickness

• Your dog may begin to salivate or drool excessively


• Your dog may begin to "look" sick or lethargic


• Your dog may suddenly begin to act differently


• Your dog may start licking its lips excessively


• Your dog may begin to shake or tremor


• Your dog may begin to pant heavily

Be warned that some dogs exhibit absolutely no unusual behavior before getting sick. Just remember to keep the towels handy.
dog car sickness

Assess whether or not your dog is truly motion sick or suffering from anxiety or stress. How many trips do you take with your dog? Do the trips all involve going to the Vet? Dogs (especially puppies) can associate riding in the car with going to the Vet or some other fearful location and become very anxious and sick. If this is the case, go on shorter trips with your dog to fun places like dog parks so that your dog can associate riding in the car with something fun. Give your dog lots of praises while riding in the car and talk to your dog frequently in a happy tone. Your dog will soon learn that car trips are not always associated with negative experiences and your dog car sickness may go away.

Rescue dogs are particularly prone to dog car sickness since they might have come from unpleasant circumstances.
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Combine that with the fact that every time they are in the car, they are probably being shuffled around to temporary homes or to the Vet. For these dogs it is very important to teach them that car rides can be fun. It would be good for you to appear very happy and excited as you walk towards the car. Start with very short car trips and lots of praises and happy uplifting conversation. Give treats and lots of hugs after the car ride.
dog car sickness

If the dog car sickness is truly related to motion, there are several tricks that you can try. First, remember that when we humans get car sick, we like the windows down and the air blowing all around. The same goes for your dog. Do not, however, allow your dog to stick its entire head all the way out of the window because when the car is in motion, small objects can fly at incredible speeds at your dog's head, possibly causing injury or even take out an eye.

Another thing to remember is to drive smoothly and avoid making sharp or hurried turns. Allow your dog to look out the window to watch the scenery go by. Sometimes the sights outside the window are enough to keep the dog distracted so they are not thinking about the nausea. Always remember to keep the seat covered with a towel "just in case" and bring along one or two extra towels.
dog car sickness

If the dog car sickness does not go away, try this all-natural remedy that is very effective for motion sickness as well as calming distressed dogs. It's called Pet Alive and it comes in little pleasant-tasting granules. I keep mine in the glove box and just sprinkle about a pinch of it on my dog's tongue. It's that easy! It gets rapidly absorbed in the mouth, and you will notice a difference right away.

AIR TRAVEL: Dogs who travel by air will also greatly benefit with having a few of these granules sprinkled on their tongues prior to their flight. It would be wise to stock up now before the flight.
dog car sickness

Another all-natural product is Bach Rescue Remedy. It is not specifically designed for motion sickness, but it will calm your dog which should help an agitated dog with its dog car sickness. This is very good for rescue dogs. Order Your Bach Rescue Remedy Here.

Use this for Vet visits, stress caused by loud noises, excessive barking, after a shock, fright, or mistreatment, separation anxiety, or adapting to new surroundings.

dog car sickness

Someone suggested giving the dog bits of liver before a car trip to help alleviate the dog car sickness. I, however, always avoid giving my dogs anything to eat or drink at least an hour prior to our trip. Keep in mind that if they are going to get sick, they will get sick whether or not there is anything in their stomach. I find that not feeding them before a car trip definitely helps.

Other people have tried giving their dog Dramamine--the same drug humans take to ward off car sickness. Dramamine can also work for pets. This is not a natural remedy and dosage should be monitored. Medium to large dogs should be given 25 to 50 milligrams of Dramamine at least an hour before traveling. Cats and small dogs should get about 12.5 milligrams. Warning: Since Dramamine is not a natural remedy, please be sure to check with your Vet before giving this or any medicinal product to your pet. Repeated use is not recommended.

dog car sickness

If your dog is happy and very comfortable riding in the car and does not associate the car trip with going some place unpleasant or frightening, you should have no problem with dog car sickness. But if you, like me, have a dog that is prone to motion sickness, then you will need to get creative and find out what works best for your dog.

Hopefully, these remedies and tips worked well for you and your dog, and your dog car sickness is a thing of the past. It worked for me! So I'm just passing along a useful tip.
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Good luck, and happy trails!

And let me know how the PetAlive worked for you!

dog car sickness

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