Stress often causes motion sickness in dogs.
Many dogs get motion sickness because of stress or, in the case of puppies, because the structures in their ears are not completely developed. Among the symptoms of motion sickness in a dog are uneasiness, whining and vomiting.
Instructions
1. Lower the car windows several inches to balance the air pressure in the car to the outside. This can help keep the dog from vomiting.
2. Place the dog in a travel kennel so the pet is settled in a confined area instead of pacing in the back seat. Face the kennel to the side, which reduces the pet's sense of movement over facing forward.
3. Keep the interior temperature cool. A hot, stuffy car will heighten the dog's sense of anxiety and nausea.
4. Acclimate your dog to traveling in a car slowly. Start by taking a short trip around the block. Gradually take the dog for longer trips.
5. Buy a toy for the dog and leave it in the car. The dog will learn that a trip in the car means that it gets to play with the toy and should relieve the anxiety associated with riding in a car.
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