is my dog car sick?

If this is a big problem like you need to take her in the care every day or frequently then I suggest that you speak to your vet. There are certain drugs like Dramamen and Benadryl that will help but only your vet can prescribe them. This definelty sounds like car sickness and it's very miserable (I get it alot). Letting her see out the window and having the window open a little so she can get some fresh air may help but for some dogs and people they need medication. Speak with your vet and see what they say. Good luck

We have a dog who gets carsick, and nothing works. We have tried short frequent trips, positive reinforcement, medication, now our last hope is an anti static strip. Supposedly, (this info was from a fellow dog owner), the strip hangs down on the ground while you are driving, and prevents static building up in the vehicle so your dog doesn't get sick. We haven't tried it yet, but we have installed it. (We got it in the automotive centre at Canadian Tire). Even when we don't feed the dog, (we give her her last meal the night before the trip) we have had sickness. We find she lasts at tops 45 minutes in a car. We now crate her for trips. Her litter mate, is the same. It must be genetic. Good luck.

How far in advance are you removing your dog's food? I have a cat that does the same thing. If I know he needs to go on a car ride (no matter if it's 5 minutes or 5 hours), I don't feed him for at least 12 hours before the trip (I still leave water out). Once we started removing his food, he didn't get sick...not even vomiting bile or anything. If removing your dog's food for a good 12 or so hours doesn't help, check wtih the vet. Sometimes giving them an over-the-counter medicine like Pepto Bismo or Kaopectate helps (but your vet would be the best person to help you determine if this would work for your dog and the correct dosage amount). We once used a sedative for our cat, but he was disoriented and very upset at being so disoriented...just cried and cried and fell everytime he tried to get onto the couch with us (and fell off once he was up and wanted to get down).

Good luck!

Some do outgrow but most dont. I have one that still gets car sick at 9 years old. Another sign is excess saliva when they are in a car. I have a friend that had a little bit of luck by doing short rides and gradually making them longer over time. Her dog seemed to do much better after that.

Our basset hound used to get sick just going 3 miles down the road. She has gotten better about it but still gets sick sometimes. Unfortunately I don't think the make Dramamine for dogs! We keep the Puppy Pads (the ones to help house train you puppy) in the car & someone rides next to her, so if she gets sick we're ready. Good luck!

i take it the dog is still a puppy? just persevere with it for a few weeks. my dog took two months to get used to the car. take her on short trips to the local park or where u would normally walk her.this way she knows that the car is a good thing as it takes her fields where she can run.also ave the window open to circulate the air.I've recently discovered, from watching animal planet that a muzzle can help when traveling. give it a try, it could work. hope this is of use to u.

IF ALL ELSE FAILS, GO SEE THE VET, they can supply u with travel sickness pills for her.

My dog used to do this. I learned that lots of air flow helps. If you can move her crate to the seat and crack both rear windows, that should help a bit.

Also, there are some anti-carsick remedies available (ask your vet), but having both windows open about an inch and a half works for my dog.

I've heard the opposite as above... i heard if dogs can see around them they can get their bearings and keep their balance better.

really some dogs just get car sick and sometimes nothing can be done. some grow out of it, some don't. every doggie is different just like some humans get motion sickness. the only thing you can really do is drive VERY slow with her in the car. take turns very easy. i found if you drive like granny they won't puke. my sis's dog inevitabley pukes in the car but never with me cuz i take turns and bumps really easy with him. so be gentle on her tummy and she'll be better..

I have been told a dog is more likely to get car sick if they look out the window, try keeping her down while driving

Take her on a few short, around the neighborhood rides and try to get her used to it. It's like being on a boat-- she needs to earn her sea-legs.