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JESSY_RN2B · 10-21-2006, 06:16 PM

As you may remember I got my baby boy Kahlua this past monday. Well, since then my hubby decided he didn't like the name...........so his new name is Bobbis

(pronounced in Spanish).

Anyhow, everytime we attempt to go for a ride, he starts salivating at the mouth and throws up. I tried with him on my lap, on his pet car seat, by me feet, etc.

It happens about 10 minutes into the ride. I know he can't help it but I feel terrible that he gets nauseous. I am trying small car trips around the neighborhood and talking to him the entire time. Just now we drove a little farther to petsmart and he threw up again.

Have any of you experienced this before? If so, how did you overcome this. I know the vet can prescribe motion sickness pills but I'd like to exhaust every alternative. We are trying to overcome this due to us usually traveling for x-mas. The toy poodle and cat are pros at traveling and with plenty rest stops and pet-friendly hotels...........we always have a joyful time. Hope our baby yorkie could enjoy car rides too.

Any suggestions are welcomed

Nikko's_human · 10-21-2006, 06:31 PM

I know exactly what you mean. Nikko is the same way. He won't last more than 10 minutes before he is vomiting and gagging.

I have tried many things and nothing really seems to work for him but maybe they'll work for you. Try not to feed him before you go out so the food won't upset his stomach. Some have said ginger helps calm the stomach so you can give him a ginger tablet (I have searched for the tablets but around here they only have the caplets and I heard they were no good). Instead you can try to feed him ginger snaps to see if they help settle his tummy. I also tried an herbal remedy for anxiety that I bought from the pet store. They are these drops that you give him and supposedly they help calm him down. I must say, when I gave these to Nikko, he lasted a little longer without throwing up so you might want to try them. They are called Homeopet Travel Anxiety and you can order them online or at any pet store. Lastly, I have also tried taking his favorite toy and trying to distract him while in the car. If you make it a fun, positive experience, maybe he will look forward to the ride. I wish you the best of luck and I hope others on here have better advice for you.

my2boyz · 10-21-2006, 07:50 PM

Oh ya...I know just what you're talking about! At 1 1/2 Riley seems to be growing out of his, he can ride for an hour or so and be fine. Jo is almost 2 and he isn't. If poor Jo even looks at the truck he gets sick! I finally got some Meclazine from the vet and that does the trick. It's kind of hard for spur of the moment rides though because you're supposed to give it about a half hour before going for a ride. I have also noticed he's a little shakey sometimes when I give it to him so I cut the dose a little smaller and that seems to be better for him. I don't like giving them medicine though, I wish they could just grow out of it so they wouldn't have to take anything.

CardsGrl · 10-22-2006, 05:46 AM

OMG poor little guy i sure know exactly what that is like my little max had the same problem he got horribly sick every time we went for a car ride, my vet told me to give him some childrens bendryl prior for a bit and that he eventually would grow out of it had me give him 1 cc about 30 min prior and make sure he hasnt eaten for a couple hours prior to the trip hun and btw max is now 17 months and he no longer gets sick when we go so there is great hope hun !!! you can pm me if u have any questions hun

chachi · 10-22-2006, 05:49 AM

Jewels got a little sick in the car yesterday too. It was the first time she had did that since she was a puppy

JeanieK · 10-22-2006, 06:02 AM

I have to crate Ollie in the car or she will get car sick. sometimes on long rides she still gets sick, but the crate does help.

My previous yorkie got car sick when she was young, but she did eventually outgrow it.

JESSY_RN2B · 10-22-2006, 07:06 AM

Thank you for all of your wonderful advice.

Well, I don't feed him right before we leave. I actually plan the car rides and carry a pee pad, towel, blanky, his toys, and doggy wipes. He doesn't get nervous at all, but does get groggy and immediately begins to salivate non-stop. The saliva runs down his little chest and in no time he is soaked

I keep drying him but again the saliva is non-stop. Then he starts gagging and up comes a bolous of mucous. I started him on missing link too since I had read on another post that it helped them with their yorkie.

I guess I too am going to have to resort to the pills. I will bring this up at his next vet appt in 3 weeks.

Thanks again

Piccolo's mom · 10-22-2006, 07:14 AM

I have the same problem. Thanks for all the tips.

10-21-2006, 06:16 PM	#1
JESSY_RN2B Owned by 3 furballs Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: In my own world..... Posts: 5,896	Motion sickness As you may remember I got my baby boy Kahlua this past monday. Well, since then my hubby decided he didn't like the name...........so his new name is Bobbis (pronounced in Spanish). Anyhow, everytime we attempt to go for a ride, he starts salivating at the mouth and throws up. I tried with him on my lap, on his pet car seat, by me feet, etc. It happens about 10 minutes into the ride. I know he can't help it but I feel terrible that he gets nauseous. I am trying small car trips around the neighborhood and talking to him the entire time. Just now we drove a little farther to petsmart and he threw up again. Have any of you experienced this before? If so, how did you overcome this. I know the vet can prescribe motion sickness pills but I'd like to exhaust every alternative. We are trying to overcome this due to us usually traveling for x-mas. The toy poodle and cat are pros at traveling and with plenty rest stops and pet-friendly hotels...........we always have a joyful time. Hope our baby yorkie could enjoy car rides too. Any suggestions are welcomed __________________ Bobbi Yorkietalk http://www.dogster.com/dogs/395435 Melody http://www.dogster.com/dogs/401108 Kiro: http://www.catster.com/cats/401114

10-21-2006, 06:31 PM	#2
Nikko's_human Proudly owned by Nikko Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Bronx, New York Posts: 753	I know exactly what you mean. Nikko is the same way. He won't last more than 10 minutes before he is vomiting and gagging. I have tried many things and nothing really seems to work for him but maybe they'll work for you. Try not to feed him before you go out so the food won't upset his stomach. Some have said ginger helps calm the stomach so you can give him a ginger tablet (I have searched for the tablets but around here they only have the caplets and I heard they were no good). Instead you can try to feed him ginger snaps to see if they help settle his tummy. I also tried an herbal remedy for anxiety that I bought from the pet store. They are these drops that you give him and supposedly they help calm him down. I must say, when I gave these to Nikko, he lasted a little longer without throwing up so you might want to try them. They are called Homeopet Travel Anxiety and you can order them online or at any pet store. Lastly, I have also tried taking his favorite toy and trying to distract him while in the car. If you make it a fun, positive experience, maybe he will look forward to the ride. I wish you the best of luck and I hope others on here have better advice for you. __________________ NIKKO and his mommy NECEE

10-22-2006, 05:46 AM	#4
CardsGrl Donating YT Addict Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Southern, Illinois Posts: 416	re motion sickness OMG poor little guy i sure know exactly what that is like my little max had the same problem he got horribly sick every time we went for a car ride, my vet told me to give him some childrens bendryl prior for a bit and that he eventually would grow out of it had me give him 1 cc about 30 min prior and make sure he hasnt eaten for a couple hours prior to the trip hun and btw max is now 17 months and he no longer gets sick when we go so there is great hope hun !!! you can pm me if u have any questions hun __________________ Cindy

10-22-2006, 05:49 AM	#5
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 23,103	Jewels got a little sick in the car yesterday too. It was the first time she had did that since she was a puppy __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

10-22-2006, 06:02 AM	#6
JeanieK Donating YT 6000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Council Bluffs Iowa Posts: 7,787	I have to crate Ollie in the car or she will get car sick. sometimes on long rides she still gets sick, but the crate does help. My previous yorkie got car sick when she was young, but she did eventually outgrow it. __________________ Ollie Chachi Hallie Harlie & Me CircleKRanchYorkies.com]

10-21-2006, 07:50 PM	#3
my2boyz Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: USA Posts: 2,947	Oh ya...I know just what you're talking about! At 1 1/2 Riley seems to be growing out of his, he can ride for an hour or so and be fine. Jo is almost 2 and he isn't. If poor Jo even looks at the truck he gets sick! I finally got some Meclazine from the vet and that does the trick. It's kind of hard for spur of the moment rides though because you're supposed to give it about a half hour before going for a ride. I have also noticed he's a little shakey sometimes when I give it to him so I cut the dose a little smaller and that seems to be better for him. I don't like giving them medicine though, I wish they could just grow out of it so they wouldn't have to take anything.

10-22-2006, 07:06 AM	#7
JESSY_RN2B Owned by 3 furballs Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: In my own world..... Posts: 5,896	Thank you for all of your wonderful advice. Well, I don't feed him right before we leave. I actually plan the car rides and carry a pee pad, towel, blanky, his toys, and doggy wipes. He doesn't get nervous at all, but does get groggy and immediately begins to salivate non-stop. The saliva runs down his little chest and in no time he is soaked I keep drying him but again the saliva is non-stop. Then he starts gagging and up comes a bolous of mucous. I started him on missing link too since I had read on another post that it helped them with their yorkie. I guess I too am going to have to resort to the pills. I will bring this up at his next vet appt in 3 weeks. Thanks again __________________ Bobbi Yorkietalk http://www.dogster.com/dogs/395435 Melody http://www.dogster.com/dogs/401108 Kiro: http://www.catster.com/cats/401114

10-22-2006, 07:14 AM	#8
Piccolo's mom Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Mississauga, Ontario, Canada Posts: 771	I have the same problem. Thanks for all the tips. __________________ Barb & Piccolo If your dog barks and doesn't fit in a bread roll, don't eat it.