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margaritaville · 03-30-2014, 04:05 AM

Both of mine have car sickness problems. When I picked Sissy up at the rescue in PA., she was sick all the way to NJ. Bubba has always had a problem and we could not get 10 miles without wet wipes, paper towels and plastic bags. I finally got an elevated snoozer that they both fit in and we take frequent trips to the dog park.

The last couple of years we have traveled back and forth between NJ and SC. I don't know what works but between the car seat and giving them dramamine (1mg/1lb) about an hour before leaving and giving them a small amount of breakfast right before leaving things have been great. On the trip they settle down after about an hour and we then give them kibble treats left from breakfast. We stop about every 2-3 hours for a potty break and a little walk. Some times we get lucky and find a rest stop that has nice grassy areas and once found a dog park enclosure with a Starbucks next to it. We tried to find it again along 95 but last time we couldn't find it This is what has worked for us but from past experiences I still carry my bag with wet wipes and paper towels just in case.

I really believe it is stress because they got all slobbery and shakey before they got sick.

03-30-2014, 04:05 AM	#18
margaritaville Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: west long branch, n.j. Posts: 4,457	Both of mine have car sickness problems. When I picked Sissy up at the rescue in PA., she was sick all the way to NJ. Bubba has always had a problem and we could not get 10 miles without wet wipes, paper towels and plastic bags. I finally got an elevated snoozer that they both fit in and we take frequent trips to the dog park. The last couple of years we have traveled back and forth between NJ and SC. I don't know what works but between the car seat and giving them dramamine (1mg/1lb) about an hour before leaving and giving them a small amount of breakfast right before leaving things have been great. On the trip they settle down after about an hour and we then give them kibble treats left from breakfast. We stop about every 2-3 hours for a potty break and a little walk. Some times we get lucky and find a rest stop that has nice grassy areas and once found a dog park enclosure with a Starbucks next to it. We tried to find it again along 95 but last time we couldn't find it This is what has worked for us but from past experiences I still carry my bag with wet wipes and paper towels just in case. I really believe it is stress because they got all slobbery and shakey before they got sick. __________________ Joan, Bubba and Sissy-BEWARE OF PUPPY MILLS breathe in, breathe out, move on -jb Last edited by margaritaville; 03-30-2014 at 04:06 AM.