Causes of motion sickness in dogs

Motion sickness occurs when dogs ride in cars, trains, planes, etc. due to continuous peak wave vibration, which changes the function of the vestibular organ, manifesting as salivation, retching, vomiting, etc. The main characteristic disease.

Symptoms of motion sickness in dogs

Suffering dogs mainly show restlessness, yawning, salivation, retching and vomiting. Usually, the symptoms subside after the dog gets off the car.

How to treat motion sickness in dogs

For dogs with severe symptoms, chlorpromazine 1 mg/kg can be injected intramuscularly, and the dog can be taken to a quiet environment to rest. To prevent motion sickness, phenobarbital (tablets) 1 to 2 mg/kg can be taken orally 12 hours and 1 hour before riding, or acepromazine hydrochloride 0.22 mg/kg can be intramuscularly injected 1 hour before riding. The minimum Lasts 12 hours.

What to do if your dog gets motion sick

1. It is best to use a flight box

Generally speaking, if dog owners want to take their dogs out on the street and need to take a car, we should Prepare a special box for it (i.e. "airplane box"). This type of "aircraft box" is divided into large, medium and small sizes, suitable for dogs of different sizes. However, dog owners must first prevent their dogs from resisting these dog crates and make them sit comfortably in the car. In order to attract it to enter the box voluntarily, the dog owner can prepare some toys, food and water for it to give it a sense of belonging and intimacy. Moreover, most vehicles do not have seats specially designed for dogs at all. Therefore, they may be swayed in the vehicle and fall, which may frighten them; they may become tired from standing or sitting in order to gain balance.

2. Feeling of drowsiness

On the other hand, the sound of the engine when the vehicle is moving and the scenery outside the window is constantly changing may also make it uncomfortable; therefore, if you can Let it sit in a box to give it a greater sense of security. Dogs feel free and thoughtful. However, some dog owners do not like to use this method and do not want to trap their dogs in boxes or cages. But dog owners need to pay attention to many things. For example, if the car's engine is too loud, it will panic; if the dog is naughty or curious, it may mess with things in the car or jump out of the car... Dog owners should also consider issues such as this.

3. For your dog to adapt to riding in a car, it must be done step by step and not too hastily.

Initially, the dog owner should walk around in the car with the dog to let it get to know the vehicle and sit in the car with it; and allow the dog to get on and off the car naturally. The dog owner can also explain to it where it can sit and where it cannot sit. Step by step to get used to it. After that, try starting the engine again. When the vehicle makes a "rumble" sound, take the dog into the car and sit and play for a while to let it get used to it. When the car starts to vibrate, look at the dog's reaction. If itWith a calm demeanor, you can try to drive the vehicle slowly. When your dog rides in a car for the first time, don’t let him ride a long-distance car because it’s hard to predict how he will react. It is not surprising that the dog may be scared and uncomfortable, which may cause it to become "sick", vomit, have diarrhea, or drool... etc.

4. Accompanying the dog increases confidence

If we have used the above methods to gradually adapt to the sounds of the car, the owner should also accompany the dog the first few times he rides in the car. Keep it on your side, and stroke it and hug it from time to time to make it feel more natural and make it feel confident and safe. After several rides in a car, he will understand that riding in a car is not dangerous and should not scare him. As long as he is obedient and does not wander around, it will have no effect on him. Everyone should also note that when a dog rides in a car for the first time, it is best to have two or three friends accompany it to prevent it from running around naughty, harassing the driver or climbing out of the window to avoid danger

Dog car sickness prevention

Of course it is very fun to take your dog out for an outing during the holidays, but if your dog becomes restless as soon as he gets in the car, drools a lot, urinates and urinates at the same time, or even vomits , in addition to being afraid of unfamiliar environments, it may also be motion sickness. Dogs are just like people. The reason for motion sickness is probably due to the vibration and smell of the car. You can slow down the driving speed, open the windows to maintain air circulation, etc. There are also some tips for your reference:

1. Do not feed your dog before traveling.

2. Place old newspapers or towels on the seat cushions and inside the car.

3. Prevent overheating in the car and turn on the air conditioner when necessary. The cooler the dog, the quieter it will be and will be less prone to motion sickness.

4. A large plastic water bottle filled with water should be brought to quench the dog’s thirst.

5. Stop the car every two or three hours to let the baby urinate or move around for a while.