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car sickness Can anyone recommend something to give to my dogs that get car sick? Something natural? Two of them tend to throw up as we drive. :( They are in car seats, so they are up higher and can see outside, which I thought was supposed to help. One of them never used to get sick but all of a sudden - barf.:rolleyes: Thanks! |
My sister uses rescue remedy this seems to help, also no food for atleast 2 hours before the drive. Good Luck |
Ginger Snap cookies work for Ellie. Maybe you can bake something wih ginger in it? |
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I was thinking of using that but there is alcohol in it and I didn't want to give that to them. I've used that for myself, though.:) |
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dromamine works too. |
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and bromamine worked for us.... i was reluctant at first but after using it once, i swear by it now |
I've always heard ginger works for motion sickness. Do you live near a Whole Foods or anything where you could poke around the supplement area and maybe find something? |
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Many of the show people use Bonine to prevent motion sickness in their puppies/dogs. The dosage is 1/2 pill about an hour prior to trip. Bonine differs from Dramamine in that it does not cause drowsiness and leaves the dog alert and aware. Many divers use Bonine for this reason as well. I've spoken to both my Vet and my sons Neurologist about Bonine and both have stated that they are very comfortable with it's use and value. Now, I know that you asked for an all natural remedy and this probably doesn't neatly fit into that category, but it is very widely used by the most professional of show breeders when traveling. |
one of our girls,, Daisy,, gets car sick,, and we have a RX for her now,, Cerenia,, given 30 minutes before we leave for a trip, ,works wonderfully well, does not dope her up,, simply keeps her from becoming ill,, though she (who gobbles everthing) does not want to eat the tablet,, I give it to her in a pill pocket,, as i checked their website and it says not to give it in cheese or anything with too much grease or oil such as cheese or lunch meat,, it works great,, but is on the expensive side, at the vets office,, was $25 for the 4 pills,, so i got a written RX and sent in to Drs Foster & Smith,, where i now get it for $10 for the same box of 4 pills,, and then the vet told me to try BONINE,, 1/2 a tab 30 minutes before a trip,, much cheaper and safe for the dogs, I now have gotten some,, but havent tried it yet,,, and Trixie and Daisy both will get sick in my car (Mustang), yet not much in the truck,, but poor Daisy will still,but not nearly so bad as in my car,, and my Cricket,, is a little trooper,, she rides like a PRO!! loves to ride in my car, and on my motorcycle with me,, LOVES IT,, and never gets sick, they are all different,, just like people!! good luck!:) |
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Cerenia is also a new medication that works great for car sickness and nausea/vomiting (different doses or different problems). We give it in hospital to our patients. |
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That's an idea. I don't think I know how to find one, though.:rolleyes: :confused: |
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Where do you get it? Online - or is it sold in stores? |
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Ginger capsules are a great idea but I don't know the dose. Ginger Snaps have worked just fine for us and it takes less than one. Unless your dog is allergic to one of the ingredients, the worst part is it is junk food :) or maybe it won't work for you... Medication is my last choice probably because Ellie is kind of "sensitive" and I wouldn't want to be two hours away from the vet and her have a reaction. I am more comfortable going natural anyway, if possible. |
Thanks for all the great info! I am going to try a couple of the ideas and see which works best.:) |
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I did have one of them in a crate once and she threw up in there too.:( Nope, no air freshener and no smokers around here. I always hear that if they are up where they can see what's going on that it is supposed to help. It's also weird cause one of them is two years old and just started this. :confused: |
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My Teddy has just been prescribed CERENIA and had a shot of it today and will get the tablet form tomorrow he is on a 5 days course of it. It is for sickness with him for which they cannot find the cause of. So are trying it for 5 days to see if it helps. If not ... More tests ...... |
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Thank you will keep you all posted :aimeeyork :animal36 |
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quoting here,,How should I give CERENIA Tablets to prevent motion sickness? Do not feed your dog for 1 hour before giving CERENIA. The best time to give CERENIA is 2 hours before traveling, with a small amount of food. Do not wrap the tablets tightly in fatty food such as cheese or meat, since this may keep the tablets from dissolving and delay the effect of CERENIA. Follow your veterinarian's instructions for giving CERENIA to your dog before traveling. How often can I give CERENIA to my dog to prevent motion sickness? You can give your dog CERENIA once a day for up to 2 days in a row. Daisy is 18 months and still gets carsick if she doesnt have something,,, AND,, she gets sick much more in my car (Mustang) than in any of our trucks!! i think its the diffrerence in the ride,,but i did take them all for a 30 mile ride in my Mustang,, and she did well,,i gave her Bonine before going,, 1/2 a tab,,in a pill pocket,, about 30 minutes before we left,, I use the Cerenia on our trips home to Louisiana,,which is a 235 mile trip,, its wonderful,, but that way i'm not giving her the Cerenia too often,,and yesterday was our first day to try Bonine,, and i'd give it a BIG Thumps Up!! it was recommended we try by their Vet,, good luck to you baby and the car sickness,, sure makes for no fun if they have to go somewhere,,Bless His Bones!:) |
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You are a star, thank you so much for the link, I am meant to give it to Teddy for 5 days in a row and he had a shot of it Yesterday TUESDAY so I won't give it to him today. Just for 5 days or until Monday when I see the vet again. I wish the vet would tell you this info. Mine said it is fine and no side effects. :aimeeyork :animal36 |
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