Now that everyone’s living standards have improved, many friends like to take their dogs out to play or visit relatives and friends on weekends. But many dogs, like people, get motion sickness. What should you do if your dog gets carsick? You can try the following methods:

1. Let the dog gradually get used to riding in the car

1. Before walking the dog every day, practice in a car that is not running. Let your dog sit in the passenger seat with you in the driver's seat, give him something to eat, and talk to him. After training, take it outside to play and let it associate the car with going to play. The training lasts for a week, at least 5 times, 20 minutes each time.

2. Carry out the above training in a car that is running but parked.

3. Drive 50 meters slowly and stop at a busy street to let the dog get used to the noise on the street.

4. Gradually increase the driving time and mileage to allow the dog to adapt slowly.

2. Phased training of dogs not to get motion sickness

1. Don’t start the car, let the dog sit in the passenger seat, you are in the driver’s seat, give it some delicious food, and talk to it. After training, take it outside to play and let it associate the car with going to play. The training lasts for a week, at least 5 times, 20 minutes each time.

2. Do it in a car that is running but parked. The method is the same as the first stage.

3. Drive 50 meters slowly and stop at a busy street to let the dog get used to the noise on the street. Then gradually increase the driving time and mileage to allow the dog to slowly adapt.

4. Force it to get on the car at the beginning. After a few times, it will get on by itself. The dog will definitely vomit a few times during the process. Once it vomits, stop the car immediately to comfort it and never lose your temper. There will be ups and downs in the process, so don’t rush.

3. What to do if your dog gets carsick while driving

1. Carsickness in dogs: In addition to being in a strange environment that makes dogs anxious and acting out of order, in fact, many dogs also suffer from motion sickness. The symptoms of motion sickness in dogs can cause dogs to drool and have difficulty breathing. In more severe cases, dogs suffer from motion sickness. You may also vomit, and in the worst case, you may suffer from incontinence of urine and feces and weakness in your limbs. The cause of motion sickness is probably the vibration and smell of the car.

2. Slow down the driving speed: When we find that the dog starts to have symptoms of motion sickness, we can slow down the driving speed, open the windows to maintain air circulation, etc. If so, there is no way to improve the symptoms of motion sickness in the dog, you must remember to go out next time Ask your veterinarian to give your dog a mild sedative or prescribe motion sickness medicine before going to bed.

3. Don’t let dogs in the front seat: In addition, owners should also be reminded to avoid letting dogs wander alone in the front seat, sometimes because the dog can’t waitHe wanted to express his enthusiasm for his master, but rushed towards the master who was driving. Unprepared, you stepped on the wrong accelerator and turned the steering wheel in a panic. Many unpredictable and dangerous situations occur.

IV. Some tips for dogs who get car sick when riding in a car

1. Dogs who are motion sick should eat less before getting in the car, so that the dog’s stomach will be more likely to feel uncomfortable and vomiting will be difficult to deal with.

2. Try to be as steady as possible while driving and avoid shaking and sudden braking. If the distance is long, stop the car after a while and let the dog get out of the car to take a rest. This is helpful for dogs suffering from motion sickness.