I have a dog that keeps getting car sick and vomiting ??What if anything can be done? and does it go away with time?? Is there anything I can do to stop it and get the dog over it?
2006-11-28 06:52:28 · 10 answers · asked by sweetp 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Your dog is getting car sick. Take short trips and make sure it doesn't eat at least an hour before the trips.
I have a dog that used to get sick all the time and she would always manage to barf on ME! I took her on lots of small trips like to the store and such and she got over her car sickness. Now she even leans the turns like a pro.
Make sure they have fresh air too. The wind in the face helps calm the stomach.
2006-11-28 06:56:34 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are motion sickness meds you can try.....as a last resort.
Yes you can help your dog get over this. My puppy had the name of 'hurly girl' because of this....and my friend's daughter wore a raincoat and a green garbage bag when we went to puppy class together. The poor kid 'got it' on the way there.....and the worst was coming home after eating all those treats at class!!!
I started to just let her sit in the car to get use to it. Then we moved up to sitting in the car with the motor running. Daily short trips around the block. Then moving up to longer trips. Like any type of training, you have to be consistent in the beginning and train every day. I took her to fun places, to grandma's, the park, to visit my friends. I talked to her and praised when we were in the car, petted her anything (except treats!!!) to calm her and make her be more comfortable. It took several months, we had a lot of set backs. She would be good for days and then it would it happen. She got over it, she went from not making down the street to being queen of the car rides and driving cross country.
Get washable car seat covers and vinyl tablecloths to cover you seats with.....makes clean up easier.
2006-11-28 07:09:46 · answer #2 · answered by lolasmom19 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
start out by taking him on short trips, to the market or a friends house; then increase the distance. You can also give your dog dramamine just ask your VET how much to give your size of a dog. You should be able to just phone your vet and ask with out paying for an office visit.
However, I would reserve the dramamine for long trips. I think the progressive trip taking works better. Also don't feed him 2 hours or less before the trip.
PLEASE DO NOT GIVE YOUR PET ANY MEDS WITH OUT CHECKING WITH YOUR VET FIRST! HERBS CAN BE DEADLY
2006-11-28 06:58:03 · answer #3 · answered by foolograce72 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Usually they will only do it 1-2 X's then never again.Depending on the size of the pup you could give him the very same thing you that you take(Dramamine)Something for motion sickness.His size must be considered when giving this med but you could call the vet and ask about the amount.Also you can give Pepto(Pink Medication )Same thing we humans take.You might want to restrict his food for a little while before you begin and maybe even water.Just give them enough for satisfaction and feed and water when you get where you are going.Perhaps with less in the stomach if he does get sick it will be easier to manage.Good Luck !!!
2006-11-28 07:09:19 · answer #4 · answered by mcnatt c 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I like the first answer, but if you NEED to take you dog on a long trip before you have it trained to not get car sick, you can use a child dose of dramamine. I checked this out before and it was ok'ed. I never had to use it since i did the same as the first answer, lots of shorter trips to get them used to a car.
2006-11-28 06:59:49 · answer #5 · answered by Yutow 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
My dog does the same thing from time to time. The only thing that seems to work is to keep him occupied. I acutally keep talking to him and petting him so that he doesn't get focused on the car ride... sounds crazy but it appears to work so far. Also, my dogs love raw hides - I bring that on a ride and it keeps them occupied. Sometimes it is just a mental thing...
2006-11-28 07:16:24 · answer #6 · answered by Think Therapy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just crack a window and let the poor thing breathe some air! And drive safely! No speeding! If if if possible, don't feed him and immediately take him for a trip in the car! This should help :) :)
2006-11-28 06:58:56 · answer #7 · answered by C h e e z C ஐ k e 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My mom's pomeranian used to get sick in the car all the time. She would throw up and foam at the mouth, but after some time passed and she started getting used to riding, she started to enjoy it and doesn't get sick at all anymore.
2006-11-28 07:12:09 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
He should have not eaten before getting in the car, but his stomach should not be empty with liquids either, maybe just give him a little bit of dry food. Also, he could take dramamine if it is a long trip, but ask your vet.
2006-11-28 06:59:40 · answer #9 · answered by cpinatsi 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
PERSONAL EXPERIENCE - STOP SLOW, START SLOW, TURN SLOW, ACCELERATE SLOWLY!! NO KIDDING, I EVEN GET CAR SICK AND THAT IS THE KEY.... WHEN YOU TURN, STOP, SPEED UP - THE CAR 'JERKS' AND THAT MAKES THE STOMACH JERK.
MY DOGS GET SICK TOO..... WHEN U DO THINGS SLOWER THEY ARE LESS NERVOUS AS WELL.
DOCTOR RECOMMENDED GIVING THEM SMALL DOSE OF BENADRYL AS WELL.
START OUT ON SHORT DRIVES FIRST AND THEN INCREASE. NO FOOD OR WATER BEFORE YOU LEAVE. THE MORE THEY GET DOWN THE MORE THAT COMES UP!!!
2006-11-28 07:41:03 · answer #10 · answered by Krystle 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋