Motion Sickness for Dogs
Just like people, dogs can sometimes suffer from motion sickness symptoms. While some dogs do truly get "motion sickness" (caused by an inner ear problem), most symptoms of motion sickness are caused by a dog's fear and anxiety of a car's motion and noise.
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Car Environment
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A dog can overcome its fear of the car if you let it sit or play in the car when it is not running. According to Dr. Marty Smith, a dog owner should try to make this "a positive experience" and to give the dog a treat when it is inside the car.
Running Car
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Dr. Smith also recommends repeating the above exercise while the car is running. Finally, you can take the dog for a short ride in the car, encouraging it and offering treats.
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Travelling Tips
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Allow the dog enough room to lie down in the vehicle, and make sure that the dog can see out the window.
Dogs in Front
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Lowchenaustralia.com recommends letting the dog ride in the front seat, restrained by a "doggy seatbelt."
Medicines
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If the dog has an inner ear problem, it may have genuine "motion sickness." This condition can sometimes be relieved with the over-the-counter medicines Benadryl, Bonine and Dramamine.
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