Canine carsickness can be scary, especially if you and your pet are in an unfamiliar area, away from the comforts of home. Thankfully, this problem is easily solved with training or medication.
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Identification
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Carsickness in dogs is characterized by drooling, shaking, vomiting and diarrhea.
Types
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Most canine carsickness is caused by stress or anxiety. The strange noises and sensations of car travel can aggravate these conditions in your dog. Some dogs get true carsickness, which is an imbalance of inner-ear fluids.
Considerations
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Limiting your dog's food intake before a car trip makes it easier to prevent vomiting and diarrhea. If there is nothing in her stomach, nothing will come out during a car trip. Confinement to a crate helps your dog feel secure and more in balance during car travel.
Solution
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If your dog suffers from anxiety-induced carsickness, work on getting him used to riding in a car for short trips. Enforce the idea that good things, such as treats or visits to the dog park, happen as a result of riding in a car.
Expert Insight
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Speak to your veterinarian about dog carsickness medications or anti-anxiety drugs, particularly if your dog's carsickness is unrelated to anxiety.
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