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LMBonnell: 11 months ago

10-day trip in a car with 2 older Yorkies. What can you give them for motion sickness?

They have never traveled before. Will be stopping every night.

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VStandish: 11 months ago via iPhone | Last edited at 4:37PM on 6/9/2012

Don't assume that they will be carsick if they haven't travelled before. If possible take a few short rides before the trip to see if they cope well before you plan on drugs. Stay calm and act like its an adventure when you take them on their outtings. Barring that, ginger is a natural anti nausea product, so perhaps a ginger snap that contains real ginger might be all the help you need!

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LMBonnell: 11 months ago

Thank you V for your suggestions. They are very much appreciated.

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FatKenney: 11 months ago

Choloform.

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Barefoot_cas: 11 months ago via iPhone

Unlike!

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LMBonnell: 11 months ago

How unthoughtful and rude...

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Deneesh: 11 months ago

To remedy motion sickness, consider giving them Scopolamine, Promethazine or antihistamines like Dramamine. They should also avoid spicy foods, alcohol or overeating. Drinking carbonated drinks might also help. For more information, visit http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/motion-sickness-treatment-overview.

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VStandish: 11 months ago via iPhone

These are DOGS we are talking about! Of course they shouldn't have alcohol spicey foods or carbonated beverages!

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KenColgate: 11 months ago

Dramamine or sudaphedrine (taken thirty minutes prior to riding)

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LMBonnell: 11 months ago

Thank you Ken for your suggestion.

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mgbookworm: 11 months ago

For most dogs that are carsick, good ventilation (opening a car window), having frequent breaks for water and stretching, and some over-the-counter pet medicine will work. At the last resort, you could ask your vet for advice. Some vets will give your dogs a tranquilizing shot/pill for the trip.

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LMBonnell: 11 months ago

Thank you very much for the advice.

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gatorblu: 11 months ago

Are you sure they are going to have car sickness? if you are just assuming don't give them anything they may just be fine. I travel with my dogs often. I just don't feed them breakfast so their stomachs are empty. Mine will get a bit upset if I feed them. If you know they will get sick see your vet. They have motion sickness medicine for dogs.

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LMBonnell: 11 months ago

I am very appreciative for your suggestion.

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Barefoot_cas: 11 months ago via iPhone

You can give them gravel.

http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dimenhydrinate

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LMBonnell: 11 months ago

Why did you waste your time in submitting such an unkind comment?

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Barefoot_cas: 11 months ago via iPhone

Unkind??? I'm a dog trainer. Gravol is for motion sickness? Did you actually read the link??

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gatorblu: 11 months ago

I believe it is you spelling that upset the poster. Gravel is small pebbles. I for one have never heard of Gravol. Your link mentions Dramamine, perhaps using that term would have helped.

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Barefoot_cas: 11 months ago via iPhone

Yes. Sorry. Darn autocorrect. You can get low dose gravol at any drug store and cut it in half. It works great but makes the dog a little groggy. Ask the pharmacist about it It's commonly used for dogs.

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