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How to prevent carsickness in dogs

Pet Knowledge
This article is provided by Veterinarian Dr. Emma Watson
If you want to prevent your puppy from motion sickness, you can go to a pet hospital to buy motion sickness drugs or injections specifically designed for pets. In addition, when the dog is riding in the car, the owner can properly open the windows for ventilation, play with the dog, and distract the dog, which can play a certain role in preventing motion sickness. If none of these methods work for the dog and the dog shows symptoms of severe vomiting, it is recommended that the owner park the car nearby and take the dog to a pet hospital for treatment.

1. Feed motion sickness drugs

The motion sickness drugs used by dogs are generally antiemetics and phenothiazine-based drugs. These drugs can be purchased at pet hospitals and can make dogs Sedates and reduces vomiting. However, owners need to note that the use of this type of medicine usually needs to be used under the guidance of a pet doctor. Owners should not use it blindly, nor should they give their dogs motion sickness medicines that humans take, otherwise the dogs will be easily poisoned.

2. Open windows for ventilation

While the vehicle is driving, it is recommended that the owner open the windows to facilitate the circulation of air, but the owner should also pay attention to the dog's safety. Safety, prevents dogs from jumping out of windows. If possible, the owner can also stop regularly and take the dog out of the car to get some air.

3. Distract attention

The owner can prepare some toys that the dog likes to play with in the car, and play with the dog while riding in the car to distract the dog's attention. , make it feel relaxed, and you can also put an eye mask on the dog so that it does not look out of the car window, which can also effectively prevent the dog from motion sickness.

Note: If the journey is short, the owner can also try not to let the dog eat 6 hours before the trip. This will also reduce the possibility of motion sickness and vomiting in the dog.

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