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Originally Posted by chatwizme  The road trips cause her stress but she doesn't always get sick. The vet suggested giving her benedryl while we're driving because she gets upset and refuses to sleep no matter what we try. Then she's overtired and doesn't want to eat or play. She's in a carseat that she loves. Canceling the trip or leaving her home are not options.
It makes sense what you're saying about the food altering her pottie routine. |
I don't know if you have time to do it now, but they say you can get a dog use to cars by taking them on several short fun trips. Unfortunately, a treat is usually involved after the trip. I did want to tell you that my son’s dog has to take Benadryl daily because of allergies, and it doesn’t seem to hurt his stomach, and I know it does make them sleepy. You might want to check out HomeoPet, it was suggested by a vet to help a Mardelin's dog who panicked over flying. I’m not sure if you can give it to a dog with pancreatitis though, but you could check with your vet. Mary said it works very well to relieve stress, and no more fear of flying. There are also some aromatherapy sprays people have reported that offers some relief, if you’re not allowed to give her anything orally.
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