Nobody knows for sure why dogs get carsick, but the theories are similar to those for why people get carsick. If it’s determined that even some of your dog’s signs are due to travel anxiety, you can learn more about travel anxiety and what you can do to help your dog in our article “Preventing and Treating Travel Anxiety in Dogs.” It could be that their signs were due exclusively to travel anxiety, or there is a component of travel anxiety. If your dog is still showing signs after being treated for motion sickness, they most likely have (at least some degree of) travel anxiety. If your dog’s signs are due exclusively, or even primarily to motion sickness, you should notice an improvement in your dog’s signs rather quickly, once an effective treatment for motion sickness has been started. Typically, your best bet is to treat for possible car sickness while also taking steps to help your dog feel more comfortable riding in the car. In these cases, it’s a bit of trial-and-error. It can sometimes be difficult to determine whether a dog is dealing with motion sickness or travel anxiety, or both. There are some great options available, so be sure to talk to your veterinarian, as your dog doesn’t need to live with or “just get over” their car sickness or travel anxiety. If there isn’t an underlying medical condition, the conversation and visit with your veterinarian will also provide you with an important opportunity to discuss possible medication and/or supplement options to best help your dog. If there’s an underlying medical condition, you’ll want to begin by addressing that. This can help to rule out any underlying medical issues that could be mimicking the signs of motion sickness and/or travel anxiety (e.g., pain from a slipped disc or arthritis, an inner or middle ear infection, or high blood pressure). To determine whether your dog’s dislike of car rides is due to car sickness or travel anxiety, it’s best to start with a conversation and visit with your vet. Speak With Your Veterinarian to Start Treatment Vomiting (in some, but not all, cases)dog-car-phobia Lips pulled back and tight facial muscles Hunched back or other changed body posture The most common signs and symptoms of car sickness in dogs are: After all, if your dog feels sick every time they ride in the car, it’s certainly likely (and understandable) that they’d also be anxious about going for car rides and that their anxiety about car rides would increase with each ride. Plus, some dogs are unlucky enough to be dealing with both. Many of the signs and symptoms of car sickness are the same as travel anxiety, so it can be tough to determine exactly which one your dog is experiencing. What’s the Difference Between Motion Sickness and Travel Anxiety for Dogs? A queasy dog makes car rides an unpleasant experience for everyone, but luckily there are things you can do to help your pup feel better when riding in the car. A dog can get carsick even during short trips in the car. Dogs, just like humans, can suffer from motion sickness during car rides or other types of travel.
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