Comments on: How to Prevent a Pet's Car Sickness

on 11/12/2007 hi I have found instant success by keeping my dog on the floor of our car and not letting her see at all whats ahead.She would vomit every single time she went for a drive even short distances.I always thought too like humans seeing at the front window was the best method but not for my dog anyway.Try it before turning to chemicals.

on 4/16/2007 A final remedy for carsickness. It works for pets and people - guaranteed. Attach a rubber strip to the bottom of the car. It must be long enough to hang on the ground, eliminating the static electricity while driving. I took a bungee cord. It works like magic.

on 6/30/2006 Let the dog get as comfortable as possible, and make sure the window is open wide (so he gets plenty of fresh air). I did this for an hour and half and my dog didn't vomit once, but did still droll a lot.

on 2/21/2006 I let my Aussie sit in the front so she gets the full view ahead and knows where she's going. Placing them in the back or enclosed in a carrier will cause dizziness from not being able to see the direction ahead. She will also relax more with me by her side. Always make sure to have a comfortable fit seat belt in case the car stops short or makes sharp turns--or so the pet isn't tempted to sit on your lap!

on 2/10/2006 My dog always got sick, even on 20 minute rides. My veterinarian told me it was OK to give my Lhasa a human medicine called Dramin or Dramamine. I bought the medicine as a last resort because my family and I took her to the beach; it was an 8 hour drive. I gave one drop per kilo. She was fine, except for the fact that she slept all the way. On the way back I didn't give her anything, and she didn't get sick. Now she's fine. I think she just needed to get used to the car. One thing that really helps is keeping the dog secure, so that he doesn't think that he'll fly out of the window or anything.

on 1/24/2006 I have a huge dog, and we take her up to the lake every weekend. She always gets car sick. I gave her a bone to chew on for the ride once and she didn't drool or get sick! It took her mind off of the car ride. No drugs or anything!

on 12/16/2005 I have a 13 year old dog that I have had since she was a puppy. I tried everything - drugs, fresh air, soft music, short rides every day. I finally tried putting her in a carrier (secure the carrier so it does not tip over) in my SUV. I covered the side windows and half of the front door of the carrier (so she couldn't see everything flying by) and directed an air vent at the door to give her lots of fresh air. We also made her lay down and face forward. Her very first trip she went for over an hour and never got sick or drooled even once!

on 11/22/2005 We give our dog (19kg) a Dramamine Junior tablet an hour before travelling and that works to control sickness but she still drools a lot! They do not make her drowsy either.
Have been told to try Sea Legs tablets (not available in Oz but can get in UK & NZ) and have not yet tried them. These have different ingredients in to the Dramamine.

on 11/22/2005 I once read to try ginger capsules and my vet's assistant told me to try a small amount of vanilla ice cream. I put the ginger capsule in the vanilla ice cream about an hour before the trip in the car. Even though my dog drooled quite a bit, at least he did not vomit.

on 11/22/2005 Just give your dog a couple of Ginger Snap cookies (for a medium-sized dog) about 20 minutes before you go on your trip. I guess the ginger settles the dog's stomach.

on 11/22/2005 Try putting the cat carrier on something high enough so kitty can see out the windows. It worked wonders for us without the torture of meds.

on 11/22/2005 When traveling with cats by car, put the cat in a carrier with good visibility. Perch the carrier on top of a box or suitcase so the cat can see the horizon to limit anxiety and motion sickness. Be sure to secure the carrier well.

on 11/22/2005 Dissolve a tablespoon of sugar in a small bowl of water for an average-sized dog. Works great. Don't feed him first though.

on 11/22/2005 A friend reports she uses static discharge strips on the bottom of her car to prevent her dog from being sick. She says it works perfectly. Has anyone else had this experience?

on 11/22/2005 Our 5+ yr. old cat Velcro has become more car sick each trip, all "three" ways. A light dose of Thorazine about 30-60 minutes before traveling helps ALL of us travel better (along with restricting oral intake).