My boy was diagnosed with Pancreatitis and I'm still struggling with how to manage it
(long story).
But on the car sickness, I had the same problem with my little ones. Nini had sort of an attack when we were coming back from Fla. on her first car trip. She just wanted out of the car, desperately. Besides being on the road for hours (with 15 minute stop brakes every 3 hours) it had gotten dark, very dark, and I think this was the major problem. She couldn't see out and that was driving her nuts.
I don't use car seats, though I have tried several, because they hate car seats and I think I understand why (none are large enough to stretch and sleep comfortably----so I use the car seat belts to secure them). Anyway, for Nini, the problem was solved by taking longer brakes and making sure we reach our destination before nightfall, even if that makes our trip longer
With Nicky, the problem was the noise, especially, trucks and motorcycles. He sleeps fine during the trip, but a passing truck scares the lights out of him, not so much with the motorcycles anymore because I've succeeded (so far) in convincing him that 'moocycles' are soooo cool
I haven't been so successful with the trucks and they still frighten him a bit.
I had tried all---Benadryl, anxiety liquids and even sleeping pills prescribed by the vet. Nothing work
. Even with the sleeping pills they didn't sleep, they were stoned, but not sleeping. I hate giving them drugs and I do it only when I absolutely have to. Although, this was before Nicky's Pancrititis, so now I would have to choose what's worst between these two evils if I find myself in that situation again (now that I know stress is a common factor in Pancrititis
)
Fortunately, in our case, I found what the problem was and I can help it without drugging my fur-kids. I hope you find what it is that is bothering your baby, soon, so that you all can enjoy the trip
