okay,
everytime i take my puppy, Bijou, in the car, she throws up...and now my parents wont let me take her in the car to see my best friend and stuff...what should i do?
please help me, this is important to meee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
thanks!!! ^_^..(a lot!!)
2006-10-11 14:28:49 · 17 answers · asked by elia_princess 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
make sure your puppy has not eaten or drank water at least 2 hours before you take her for a ride in the car. if it's long distance drive. bijou need have an empty stomach at 12 hours prior the ride.
2006-10-11 14:32:25 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Take time with her. Bring her in the car for a few minutes each day.
Don't go anywhere, just sit for a bit .
Increase the time little by little.
After a few weeks, drive around the block. Do this for about a week or until she is doing better,
Then gradually increase the time, 5 min, 10 min.
And always go right home.
good luck
2006-10-11 21:44:49 · answer #2 · answered by Marge Simpson 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Dogs and Cars don't always mesh well. Some dogs get car sickness. I would ask my vet if there is something you can do for or give to your dog that would help. Outside of that, I would make sure that your dog did not eat at least 4 hours before you plan on taking your trip. I love my dog, too, and I would have you ask your parents if they would help you in this endeavor. - Hank
2006-10-11 21:32:12 · answer #3 · answered by Hank 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
This is really common for puppies. It will get better as she gets older. You do need to take her for more car rides though, so she gets used to it. If you parents don't want the mess, either get a crate for her to ride in the car in, or there are car covers you can get to protect the seats and floor.
There is also "Travel Ease". It's natural, herbal and helps sooth sick tummies. Go to www.arknaturals.com
Look here: www.drsfosterandsmith.com they have everything for dogs.
2006-10-11 21:36:19 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
A lot of puppies get carsick, I'm told. When my dog was a puppy, she massively threw up in my brand new car, in a place I never could be sure I got it all up. Luckily, they usually grow out of this--mine did! Maybe you could travel with your dog in a crate, so it's easier to clean up, though no more pleasant. Also, maybe your friends could come visit you more, until your pup grows out of it, and you could all walk to some places together. They do grow up fast!
2006-10-11 21:42:17 · answer #5 · answered by dogfrenzied 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sounds to me like she gets car sick. Check with a vet and see if he can tell you if you can give her some Dramamine. It is an over the counter motion sickness preventative. Also used for people who get sick when on a plane, boat etc. Good Luck. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO GUESS HOW MUCH TO GIVE HER !!!!
2006-10-11 23:21:25 · answer #6 · answered by MANDYLBH 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
my dog did that too only 2 times, but she may get car sick, You could get in the car with her and keep her occupied. You could take her on short short car rides so she can get use to them, or you may just not take her along.
2006-10-11 21:31:13 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well.. your vet can give y ou some pills for such things.. unfortunately.. you have to pay for a vet visit and then the pills because you cannot get the pills over the counter
2006-10-11 21:38:50 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
your dog is just car sick i mean she gets dizzy and stuff so get these tall chairs you can get at petco or petsmart and place your dog on it so she/he can actually see the road or at least the floor outside and i promise you that this won't happen also put the fan or car air blowing thingy right at her nose then she won't throw up, see my dog did the exact same thing. but she doesn't any more.
2006-10-11 21:31:07 · answer #9 · answered by miajj16 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I had a dog like that, he got car sick & I got some pills from the vet for him & they worked.
2006-10-11 21:30:45 · answer #10 · answered by day by day 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋