How to Prevent a Pet's Car Sickness

Car sickness can be caused by car motion, confinement, previous bad experiences in a car, a first-time ride or anticipation of the destination. Follow these steps over a period of weeks to get your pet acclimated to driving.

Things You'll Need

  • Dog Toys
  • Dog Treats
  • Cat Toys
  • Cat Treats
  • Pet Carriers
  • Frisbees
  • Tennis Balls
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Instructions

    • 1

      Sit with your pet inside a parked car with the engine off.

    • 2

      Make your pet feel comfortable by providing treats or playing with the pet in the car.

    • 3

      Sit outside the car, a comfortable distance away, and play with your pet if he or she is too anxious to eat or play inside the vehicle.

    • 4

      Move closer to the car over a period of days or weeks until your pet feels comfortable playing next to it.

    • 5

      Get into the car once your pet is feeling comfortable being around it, and give your pet time to get used to these new surroundings.

    • 6

      Over a period of weeks, begin turning the engine on and off, and progress to driving up and down the driveway.

    • 7

      Take a spin around the block. Eventually, take the animal for longer car rides.