I have a 4 month old Standard Poodle. Everytime she gets in the car, she starts drooling and then throws up. I think it's because she associates the car with bad things such as the vet or groomer and is scared, but i'm not sure.
2007-10-14 15:06:52 · 15 answers · asked by Robin Banks 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Dogs who become car sick 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 car sick 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 car sick. 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 car sickness and work with the steps above to make both of you feel better!
You could also try giving your dog children's Dramamine, ask your vet for the proper dosage and do not feed for at least a couple of hours before taking the dog for a ride.
2007-10-14 15:10:47 · answer #1 · answered by Shepherdgirl § 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Dog Throwing Up In Car
2016-10-31 12:27:57 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
At 4 months it's probably just motion sickness. Many dogs need to be slowly acclimated to traveling by car. Short drives, just sitting in the car with the engine off, sitting in the car with the engine on, etc. Now that you know she has a problem traveling it would be best to not fill her tummy right before traveling. I'd also ask the vet about possible motion sickness medication that would help as well.
Have you crate trained her? If so using the same crate to travel with should help ease her stress. My puppy is 4 months as well and goes with me everywhere. She was a little freaked out the first time but she was in her crate so I think she acclimated really quickly.
2007-10-14 15:14:06 · answer #3 · answered by maggiecme 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I have an aussie mix who has been getting carsick since she was a puppy. She never did outgrow it and she's 10 now. It's amazing how dogs can be just like kids. Anyway, my vet gave me a trick to keep the sickness to a minimum. He told me my dog was getting carsick because there was so much going on around her in the windows that she was making herself sick by trying to see it all. The answer was to crate her when in the car. That way she could relax and not be so stressed about everything going on. It helped immensely, along with a little bit of children's drammamine.
2007-10-14 15:15:23 · answer #4 · answered by anne b 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's pretty common for puppies to throw up when riding in cars. The best thing to do would be to take your dog with you on short trips or on a trip to someplace she really likes to go to and do it early in the day before she has eaten anything. At least if she throws up it will be less. Eventually she will get used to the car and like it. At least that has been my experience with countless foster dogs and pups that some had phobias or got sick to their stomachs when first getting used to riding in cars.
2007-10-14 15:23:42 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, make sure she didn't just eat before a car ride, that often causes upset tummies!
Second, make sure to lay down a towel or something for easy clean up.
Drive short distances around the neighborhood, to get her adjusted to the car at a slow pace. Make sure that she often gets to go somewhere fun, when she gets in the car (such as the dog park, or the pet store if she likes going there).
2007-10-14 15:11:55 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
My vet wouldn't recommend dramamine, but had no objection to ginger which is a natural remedy for car sickness. When our Minature Australian Shepard displayed severe car sickness I began giving him a piece of crystalized ginger about the size of my fore finger nail within approximately 10-15 minutes prior to departure. He hasn't thrown up since and he has had No Side Effects. I hope this helps. Good Luck and God Bless.
2007-10-14 15:29:45 · answer #7 · answered by Noelle M 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when you take your dog in a car do not give your dog any food befor you go into the car , But when you have finish in the car with your dog that's when you can give him food .
But it is Important to give him water befor and after the trip thow. But if he is still going ring the vets for advise ok.
2007-10-14 15:16:21 · answer #8 · answered by casey m 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She's probably getting car sick because she's not used to riding in the car. Star taking her for short rides and then extend the tim as she gets more used to the ride. Also try a crate or dog harness(seat belt).
2007-10-14 15:14:54 · answer #9 · answered by Freckles... 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I to had a dog who threw up in the car, and my answer was that it could have been motion sickness, anxiety, or just plain old to much excitement! If its possible for dogs to be that way but thats what the vet said.
2007-10-14 15:30:58 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋