After a dog gets carsick, there are different solutions depending on the severity. First of all, when a dog is only slightly motion sick, it usually only shows symptoms of depression or emotional instability. At this time, the owner only needs to take the dog out of the car to ventilate and rest, which usually relieves the pain in 1-2 hours. Secondly, when the dog is severely car sick, it may also show symptoms of vomiting. At this time, the owner needs to take the dog out of the car immediately and do not feed the dog until it is relieved. Generally, there will be a significant improvement in the next day. ease. If the dog’s symptoms are still not significantly relieved by the next day, you need to take the dog to the pet hospital as soon as possible.

In view of the car sickness in dogs, owners can also reduce the frequency and symptoms of motion sickness in dogs through the following points.

1. Fasting and water restriction

Before the dog rides in the car, the owner needs to do a good job of fasting and water fasting in advance to reduce the discomfort of the dog when riding in the car, which can effectively reduce motion sickness. subsequent vomiting reaction. Also prepare toilet paper, plastic bags and other items for emergencies.

2. Medicinal assistance

If you know that your dog will get motion sickness, you can also go to the pet hospital in advance to buy some motion sickness medicine and give it to your dog before taking the car to keep your dog calm. Calm and reduce symptoms of motion sickness. In addition, you can also prepare some ginger or orange peel in advance and put it next to the dog's nose when the dog suffers from motion sickness. This can also provide some relief.

Be sure not to give your dog motion sickness medicine taken by humans, otherwise it will have a greater impact on the dog itself.

3. Ventilate and breathe

After the dog gets car sick, it is recommended that the owner stop the car as soon as possible and take the dog out of the car to ventilate and breathe. If you cannot park the car, you can roll down the car window and let the dog lie on the car window to breathe more fresh air, but be careful to hold the dog to avoid jumping out of the car.

When the dog rides in the car for the first time, the owner can also slow down the speed to allow the dog to adapt as soon as possible. If your dog vomits, you must stop the vehicle in time and remove any foreign matter from the dog’s mouth.

Note: If your dog always gets motion sickness when riding in a car, it is not recommended to take your dog out by car, otherwise it will aggravate the dog’s stress response.