Carsickness?

Question

I have an 8 wk old puppy and she gets very carsick. Just a few minutes in the car and she starts producing rivers of salivia. I want to take her to weekly training classes at Petsmart when she is old enough, but I don't want her to suffer from carsickness every week either. What can I do? Do they make doggy dramamine or anything?

No, she doesn't ride in a crate. She usually just sits on the seat next to someone or on their lap.

Answer 1

Dogs who become carsick must be exposed SLOWLY to riding in the car. Each step should take a week, and if the dog gets sick on a step, you need to back off to the previous step until he doesn't get sick.

Put the dog in the car. Have a toy to keep the dog's mind off the car, but don't let him get too rowdy.
Dog in the car, car started and running in driveway.
Dog in the car, car started. Back down the driveway and then move back up the driveway (IF the dog hasn't gotten sick on the way down!)
Dog in the car, take car around the block (shorten the trip for a week if even that is too much)
Dog in the car, take car to local convenience store and back home (or any place close but farther than around the block with a couple of starts and stops along the way).
Dog in the car, short trip (you decide the length based on how your dog is responding.
Dogs who get carsick will especially benefit from either a crate (especially the more enclosed plastic crates) or a seatbelt (check your local pet shop for dog seat belts). These will limit unsteady movements. Keep in mind, dogs don't always vomit when they are carsick. Some may just drool excessively or look wet around the mouth and may have a sick or queasy look in their eyes. Watch your dog for signs of carsickness and work with the steps above to make both of you feel better!

Answer 2

Unfortunately, some dogs just don't do well in cars. Many outgrow it, but I have met many adult dogs who have this problem. However, there are several things you can do to help her out. You should try not to feed her before you take her in the car. (By the way, this will actually benefit you when you go to your training classes... Because it's best not to feed dogs less than three hours before a class so that they respond better to the treats.) Another thing, you actually can give your dog Dramamine. It's completely healthy and safe for dogs, and helps out a lot. I would suggest giving 10-15mg to a small dog, 25-30mg to a medium sized dog, and 45-60mg to a large dog. This in addition to not feeding her before a trip should help out a lot.

Answer 3

I've had several dogs with this problem. They usually outgrow it by the time they are about 2 years old but to the best of my knowledge, there is nothing you can do about it.
Don't feed her for at least 3 hours before you go. The drool is disgusting, but it's nothing serious.

Answer 4

Does she ride in a crate? In my experience crating a dog in a car can aggravate nausea. Try letting her ride shotgun instead.

I know you can safely give dogs Pepto Bismal and Pepcid AC, but ask your vet first to see if they have anything better they can prescribe for you.

Answer 5

Instead of medicating, try this... Drive with her for half a block and go home. Praise her for not getting sick. Next day, drive a block, and do the same. This takes time, but it works for the life of your dog.

Answer 6

the comparable factor happens to me. I roll down the window some inches or so, merely adequate to adhere my hand out of it, the chilly air will then bypass by your physique and in a roundabout way it form of feels to paintings for me. additionally, attempt resting your head back inclusive of your eyes close, possibly talk approximately some track.

Answer 7

gravol, dont feed before trips take on short drives around block at first.

Answer 8

put the fan on..or open the window a bit...not too much , he might jump out...

Answer 9

give her a toy to distract her

Answer 10

you should get her a toy,it brings joy!