Melissa Thom Webboard User Reg: 12-04-2007
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Well I've just about tried everything in the book now to help my papillon bitch Misty not be carsick for just one trip someplace in the car.
So far we've tried over the off the shelf pills, different crates, different height levels, restricting food, restricting water and still within 15 minutes of being in a running car I hear that familiar hick hick hurl noise I've come to associate with dog car rides.
She's currently 2years old as of the 30th, 6 lbs, doesn't start drooling in a parked car (so not a learned behavior or stress related). Has anyone had any luck with any of the prescription car sick pills out there? I'm also open to any other ideas on keeping the barfing to a minimum on a 4 hr carride I know is coming up in Feb besides not coming (staying just isn't an option that weekend, sadly).
Have you tried starting with very short rides (like just around the block) and gradually building up to the longer rides? I have had success with this in the past.
Sandy Moore Webboard User Reg: 07-25-2006
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Try some cream cheese either before you head out with the dog or put some in a kong for him to lick during the drive. Initially I would give it before you head out.
Melissa Thom Webboard User Reg: 12-04-2007
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We have tried shorter trips for the last couple years but it just doesn't seem to make a difference beyond 15 minutes. I have not tried distraction yet. That might be worth a try. It also could add fuel to her fire but it's worth an attempt.
Melissa Thom Webboard User Reg: 12-04-2007
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Yeah we've tried plain old ginger and processed ginger pills along with Anti car sick ginger biscuits. We've also tried the various motion sickness medications you can get at any pet store if their doses will go low enough for her size.
I have a feeling she may be just like some people, forever doomed to be motion sick even on medication. I'm going to try a distraction test tomorrow and see if that works. She may be my first dog that I have to try a Rx on for it.
Connie Sutherland Moderator Reg: 07-13-2005
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I am trying to think of a way to keep the dog looking forward rather than out the side windows, which is a huge part of that inner-ear equilibrium thing that triggers motion-sickness.
I have visions of weird doggie car restraints and goggles and the like, it made me laugh out loud trying to picture trying to get my dogs to only look out the front window in the car.
I wish I had more advice, I just know I cant feed one of mine the morning before he is going to be in the car.
Don't know if you can get it over the counter or just at your vet meclizine, it's for motion sickness and vertigo.
My ridgeback used to get car sick and I started just taking him to McDonalds get him a burger, wasn't long til he was loving the car. Not encouraging feeding junk food to your dog.
Connie Sutherland Moderator Reg: 07-13-2005
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Quote: Kathleen Heth
My ridgeback used to get car sick and I started just taking him to McDonalds get him a burger, wasn't long til he was loving the car. Not encouraging feeding junk food to your dog.
Did you start out empty-stomached and then get the burger?
BTW, I wouldn't feel bad about the burger without the bread for the dog; in fact, that's who SHOULD get it, instead of the human. Dogs don't have the kind of coronary heart disease that we have; they have other heart disease, but not so much related to dietary sat fats and cholesterol.
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