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Tips For Pooches Suffering With Travel Sickness.

If your pooch suffers with travel sickness you should limit their food consumption before travelling and give them their blanket and favourite toy in the car to try and pacify them. A natural remedy would really benefit your dog for car sickness by placing a cotton ball with a few drops of lavender or chamomile oil inside your car 30 minutes before you set off. There are a few ways you can stop your dog from being car sick if you know they are often prone to suffering with motion sickness you should use a dog carrier or safety harness to keep your dog secure and limit additional movement in the vehicle.

Moreover you should give your dog something that reminds them of home whether that’s a familiar toy or blanket that brings them a sense of relaxation. moreover provide your dog with a new toy to give them a distraction on the drive. But if these tips don’t help your pooches travel sickness they may need something stronger such as travel sickness medication if your dog is prone to travel sickness.

if you want your dogs confidence to increase around travel you can also try to take them on shorter trips before attempting a long journey. This will help build up their tolerance to spending time in the car and may ease their travel sickness.

Sometimes, anxiety and feeling travel sick are linked. If you’re having problems with your dog not travelling well, have a chat with your vet to discuss how they might be able to help.

Signs your dog may be experiencing motion sickness include:

  • whining and pacing
  • excessive drooling
  • smacking or licking lips
  • lethargy or inactivity
  • vomiting
  • diarrhea

If you think your dog is going to vomit, stopping the car and taking him for a walk may help temporarily relieve his stress.

Desensitizing or counter-conditioning your dog to car travel may take some work, but it can be accomplished. Helping your dog overcome the stress and anxiety of travel will mean that he can accompany you on trips more frequently and will allow you to spend more time together.

The best way to ease your dog’s travel anxiety is by taking several short trips before embarking on a long haul. Start by simply placing your dog in your car, starting the motor, and sitting there without moving for a few minutes. The next day, repeat this process, but back out of your driveway and then return. Be sure to praise your dog and offer a food reward for good behavior. Next, try a trip around the block. Gradually work your way up to riding comfortably for 20 to 30 minutes.

Conditioning your dog to ride comfortably in the car may require several days or even weeks. Be sure to gradually expose your nervous pet to more and more challenging stimuli. You cannot force your dog to “get over” or “deal with” his anxiety. Traveling in a confined space in a motor vehicle can be frightening for a dog and requires time to adjust. Make sure you maintain a calm and cool attitude, and do not scold your dog if he begins to howl or whine. Visible anxiety is a sign to stop the current training and start again another day. Continuing to expose your dog to a stressful situation will only cause him to further associate the car with displeasure and fear and cause setbacks in your training. Car rides in a carrier can also be good practice for traveling in an airplane or train.Before going on a car trip, giving her a small piece of sugary candy (but not chocolate) before departing; this is known to reduce nausea.

Anti-anxiety medication. These medications may be considered for use in extremely stressed pets only. Alprazolam (Xanax®), trazodone (Desyrel®) or other prescription medications given the night before travel and repeated 12 hours later can relax even the most anxious pet traveler. Many veterinarians will recommend you give a second dose about 2 hours before you embark on your trip. Keep in mind that some prescription medications need to be started several days to a couple of weeks before travel to be most effective. Always follow instructions from your veterinarian carefully.

Some of these are available in pet stores but some will only be accessible via a veterinary prescription. If you’re unsure at all about which would be of most benefit and especially if your dog is taking other medication which might be impacted, it is best to speak to your vet. They will be able to provide detailed advice on your dog’s specific situation and what would be the best medication to help your pup.

If your dog is experiencing a stress response, you could also try Adaptil – an artificial pheromone spray – which induces a calm state. For best results, spray it around the car and on the dog blanket prior to your road trip.

Plan on giving your dog a very small amount of ginger (no more at ¼ teaspoon for small dogs and ¾ teaspoon for larger dogs)  least 30 minutes before a car ride. Start slow with about half the recommended amount at first. Ginger may lower blood sugar and blood pressure, so check with your vet about any conditions like diabetes before feeding ginger. Again, before administering any herbal or medicinal substance, consult your vet about whether this option is right for your pup.

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