2007-01-21 02:45:00 · 21 answers · asked by rob m 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
yes dont take him with you
2007-01-21 02:48:00 · answer #1 · answered by angus r 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Is your dog sick because of travelling or because it is nervous in the car.
I have experience of both problems so hope I may be able to help.
My first dog was sick every time I took her out for about 4 months but the vet said it was due to nerves and not motion. He suggested it would be a mistake to not take her because that would re-inforce her nervousness. He told me to make sure I took her out every day for just a few minutes and for it to be somewhere she liked to go so it became a pleasure and something she looked forward to doing. This worked and after 4 months she stopped being sick and was able to travel anywhere.
The dog I have now is travel sick but I know she will be sick if we travel for more than an hour. We don't have to do this very often but if we do I make sure I stop after 45 minutes and walk her around for a few minutes, let her have a pee and a drink and then continue our journey. I check out all of the service stations on my route before I go and plan the tripl ike a military operation but it does work.
My dog travels in the back of my estate car and I have a plasic sheet under a blanket to make cleaning up easier if I don't get the timing quite right.
You can get tranquilisers from the vet but when I used them she was sick laying down half asleep and as I was driving on a motorway it wasn't easy to stop. I haven't tranquilised her since in case she was so sleepy she choked on her vomit.
Hope you get the problem sorted out because it would be a shame if you couldn't take your dog out with you.
All the best.
2007-01-21 11:01:29 · answer #2 · answered by mummylove 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your dog is always sick in the car, he probably has made a very bad association with the car by now, and just approching the car can make him stressed, and sick.
Try to first change his association with the car: feed him in it, give him cuddles there... Don't start the engine at first.
When he is more relaxed, start taking him for short journey, leading to the park or other exciting places. Don't feed him before.
Medication may help relax him as well, choose light ones like homeopathic, or Bach Flowers remedies.
Let him travel in front if possible, keep a window slightly open, and stop often for a break.
2007-01-21 13:22:58 · answer #3 · answered by calimero 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had a dog which suffered from travel sickness, he also used to get very very fretful when in the car even for a short distance. I discovered a travel sickness pill from the pet shop which solved the problem.
2007-01-24 12:08:17 · answer #4 · answered by bevalou 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My dog was car sick when we first got her. We started out by just taking her for short trips in the car every day and eventually making it longer now she can travel for more than 2 hours. Just make sure that the dog hasnt been fed first.
2007-01-21 18:07:24 · answer #5 · answered by huskychihuahua 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A lot of sickness is caused by anxiety. Go for short trips 5 minutes or so to start with and then have some fun so he associates the car with something nice. Take him for walks in the car feed him treates in the car without going anywhere Make it fun. It worked for last 2 dogs and its nicer than feeding them pills. Give it time.
2007-01-21 13:27:58 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It helps most dogs if they can see where they're going. Take him for very short rides, then a walk, then back home so they associate the car with a pleasant experience.
Also, you can get him Bach's Flower Essences, Rescue Remedy which is an all-natural product with none of the side affects you get from tranquilizers. I use it for one of my dogs who's afraid of thunder. It takes about 20 minutes to take effect. You can buy it at some drug stores, health food stores or from a holistic vet. Using that, combined with the very short trips a few times, should help him overcome this.
2007-01-21 11:40:08 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to your local health food store & obtain powdered ginger capsules. Open a capsul & mix 1/2 of the contents into a pint of water for your dog to drink prior to traveling. Also, if your schedule allows, take you dog for rides in your vehicle starting w/short trips & gradually increasing distance & later on maybe some rougher roads or even off road to get it used to the motion. Good luck.
2007-01-21 11:07:06 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
We got some tablets from the vet and accidentally gave her a small overdose. At journeys end (about half an hour) she was very dopey, but never suffered again from travel sickness.
2007-01-21 11:09:01 · answer #9 · answered by mistymiss 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try some ginger tablets from the chemist, they work well for humans and dogs. You would need to check the does with the vet though
2007-01-21 10:50:47 · answer #10 · answered by Tabbie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Poor puppy!
Some dogs simply don't travel well. Fortunately, your vet can sell you a canine version of Dramamine to help with your dog's tummy.
2007-01-21 10:53:39 · answer #11 · answered by Tigger 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋