2007-02-19 02:15:56 · 10 answers · asked by pennysfromheaven13 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
We give our lab mix Dramamine to prevent her from getting car sick. Check with your vet for the proper dosage for your dog -- that's what we did. She gets a whole tablet a half hour to an hour before we leave -- and if it's a very long car ride she gets another half tablet every hour and a half to two hours-- but this is based on her weight so the dosage for your dog may be different.
2007-02-19 02:26:31 · answer #1 · answered by thatgirl 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Keep the dog in a travel crate in the back of the vehicle. The sickness is not life-threatening, and experience will cure the problem. It may be unpleasant to have to clean up the first few times, but the dog will become accostomed to the car eventually.
You could also try putting the crate in the front seat. Sometimes the back of the vehicle moves more than the front, making motion sickness worse.
Again, the dog will eventually break of this problem and it's not going to hurt her, so just keep the training going.
We used to hunt with beagles, and some of them would get sick on the way in the back of the truck, but then after the hunt, when they were worn out and relaxed, they'd be fine on the way home. Maybe exercise the dog BEFORE the road trip. Just a thought.
2007-02-19 02:24:19 · answer #2 · answered by tcsmoooth 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Start by putting he dog in the back seat, without the car even turned on. Have a treat, favorite toy, anything that the dog really likes. Just sit and play with the dog in the car for 10-15 minutes. After the dog is comfortable with this, turn the car on, and do the same thing. Do not move the car, just have it running. Next stay, back the car down the drive or if you don't have a driveway, just go to the corner and back. Very short trip. Again, have a toy, treat, etc., in the back seat with the dog. Gradually as the dog becomes comfortable at each stage, move to the next one. Once you are actually moving the car, gradually increase the amount of time and distance the car is going. While it will take some time to get the dog totally comfortable in a car, it will be well worth it. And definitely don't give up - as you said yourself, socializing the dog is critical and must be done to have a well-rounded dog.
2016-05-24 08:42:38 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Before you give your dog anything talk to the vet first so they can recommend something and give you the proper doses for the medicine. Also your vet might prescribe travel meds for your dog. My cat has to be sedated to go anywhere or he vomits and has diarrhea everywhere. The vets can give you a supply that will last you the car trip to where ever you are going and give you some to get back (if going long distances). If you do the travel meds ask for a trial dose so before you go on a road trip you can see exactly how your dog reacts and if the meds work well on her. That way if they dont work or you have problems you can change the dose or change meds.
Now if she is a puppy she might grow out of it. If you are taking her in for puppy shots then do not feed her before or during the trip (no doggie treats for being good) and wait until about 30 minutes after getting home before givign her a treat so that way her stomach has time to settle. If you are just wanting to know for taking her on short rides to the store or to a friends house you might just have to leave her at home. You shouldnt try sedating or giving any meds for a 5 minute car ride. Another thing you might try is on a day when you have time just go and take her to the car and just let her play in the car, so she doesnt think that she is going for a car ride. She might just be nervous about being in the car. My german shepherd was carsick as a puppy but she mostly grew out of it she only gets sick if she eats something before, during, or as soon as she gets home. Well I hope this gives you some ideas. Good luck
2007-02-19 02:49:11 · answer #4 · answered by Ryne's proud mommy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I, too, had a beagle that got carsick...my vet said I could give him Benadryl before a long car ride.... Ask your vet, it is a cheap alternative to prescription motion sickness meds.
2007-02-19 02:19:46 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hi! I have a Jack Russel T. Well she don't like the car rides either. Anyway, the Vetenarian told me get her Gravol...50mg. try first half pill, if not working give 1. oops allmost forgot: give it to the dog half hour before you wanna leave.
2007-02-19 02:51:33 · answer #6 · answered by Hunca 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your dog dosnt take it off, a blindfold so the dog wont get motion sickness
2007-02-19 02:23:37 · answer #7 · answered by Kimera Mitsukuri 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask the vet if you can give it Dramamine or something like that for motion sickness.
2007-02-19 02:19:07 · answer #8 · answered by jacksfullhouse 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can give a dog Gravol, I think you give it to them according to their weight, but I am not positive on the dosage.
2007-02-19 02:18:43 · answer #9 · answered by Stuck in the middle of nowhere 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
leave it at home
2007-02-19 02:18:51 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋