My boyfriend has a 50 lb pitbull that gets carsick on their rides to see me. We live 4 hours apart. Anyone know of something that will help the dog?
2007-01-30 11:27:38 · 22 answers · asked by the_one_and_only_punkette 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
There are exercises that he can run with his dog to help him get used to the car. Start by having the dog in the car without moving it, and then just going on short expeditions that last about 5 minutes. Taking lots of short trips, starting at about 5 minutes and gradually increasing it to about 20 minutes, will get him more used to being in a moving vehicle. Just practicing these exercises has helped a lot of dogs to get over their carsickness. Don't feed him before taking him out. He's only more likely to throw up on a full tank.
These exercises are likely to help, but some dogs just get carsick no matter what. In this case, get recommendations from the dog's vet. Sometimes you can buy ginger biscuits and give a couple to the dog before a trip, as this seems to help nausea. If nothing helps, your best bet would be to get a sedative from your vet that will put the dog out just for a certain length of time.
2007-01-30 11:37:29 · answer #1 · answered by Steel 3 · 12⤊ 5⤋
I had a dog that got carsick couldn't go a block with out her puking.
What I did was to take her in the car everyday and we went a block. The next week I drove 2 blocks etc. Eventually I got her to ride in the car for an hour.
A four hour car trip is long. Perhaps the vet has something. Although I personally would perfer a non med solution.
Good Luck
2007-01-30 20:14:16 · answer #2 · answered by trishnh 3 · 4⤊ 1⤋
NEVER give a dog ice cream, they get the runs. Purchase Dramamine at the local drug store, it's motion sickness medicine. Based on the size of your dog, break the pill in half and give it half about ten minutes before the trip. It will only need half per car ride. This is a sedative and will make the dog not sick and also sleep. It's better with a little food so put it in a hot dog or cheese. Good luck!
2007-01-30 19:54:55 · answer #3 · answered by 26433_ED 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
dogs get carsick just like us, but it's due to the static electricity inside the car. Sometimes it helps to roll down the windows, but seeing that it's winter i wouldn't suggest it if you live in a colder climate. You could do what i did, go to the pet store and buy some anti static strips that you place on the windows....they supposedly keep the static out of the car and it has helped my 10mth pit tremendously. He used to get car sick, but only on the highway. possibly from moving at a faster rate of speed, but any way the strips helped us. Good Luck, and despite what others say, get help for the dog, don't simply leave him at home simply because he gets sick.
2007-01-30 19:37:32 · answer #4 · answered by cotncandi 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
do not feed the dog the day he will be in the car and make sure that it goes to the potty. but when dogs eat they some time get sick from the motions. but they do have pills to help this. my dog was the same way but l never had to use no pills. l just did not feed her until l got where l was going. and l mad sure to stop a little more at a rest stop or a place to pull off the road and l would walk her a bit the continue. that worked for me. so try that good luck
2007-01-30 19:34:41 · answer #5 · answered by Star-Dust 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
yes the problem is that the dog needs some fresh air. Every 30 minutes stop the car and let the dog out for 5 minutes that should do it soon he'll get used to the car and won't get car sick any more:)
2007-01-30 19:34:39 · answer #6 · answered by dalisay29 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My dog got car sick for a good time when we got him. What you need to do is slowly get him use to rides. Take him on very short rides, literally two minutes and arrive back home. If he likes walks ro swims take him for as short a ride as you can to get to a place to do one of these then take him for that walk or swim then return to the car and go home. THis will give him good memories of car rides. Most of the time car sickness is psychological. You need to do these short rides for as long as it takes for him to be used to them, it could take two weeks it could take two years. If these are totally not working getting a sedative from the vet is you next to best bet.
Good luck
2007-01-30 19:46:15 · answer #7 · answered by countryjumper64 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
make sure the dog is not feed or watered before it gets in the car. start by taking the dog on very short trips to the end of the block and back to the house. each time do a longer trip. also you can get something from the vet to help out on the car rides
2007-01-30 19:34:25 · answer #8 · answered by Skyhoss 4 · 6⤊ 2⤋
My dog does that when we go to our cabin which is 2 hours away. Take the dog to a rest stop, put him on his leash and walk him around for 5 to 10 minutes. If you don't want to walk around then tie him up.
2007-01-30 19:34:36 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Ultra Calm Biscuits,www.Drs fostersmith.com
2007-01-30 19:34:23 · answer #10 · answered by redhead 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋