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YorkieSue · 05-15-2008, 08:29 AM

My sumo wrestler LOL rescue Yorkie that I have had for 1 year this month and who is five, almost six years old, gets VERY, VERY CARSICK. Since I have three dogs (another Yorkie and now a rescue Shih-tzu) and since I travel, organizing them in the car really takes a PH.D

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I have tried organic ginger root, benadry, dramamine, not feeding him for 12 hours previous to a trip, leaving windows open, stopping so often on a trip that it is maddening and ABSOLUTELY NOTHING SEEMS TO HELP MY LITTLE/BIG (10 LBS), BUDDY BOY. I have stopped short of using a trank like apromazine (sp?) because I absolutely despise using meds when something natural might and could work. But nothing has.

Now my question: Has anyone ever heard of a dog who gets violently sick in the back seat but NOT THE FRONT SEAT OF A VEHICLE? I have never let Buddy ride in the front since that is Dixie Cup's special seat, but yesterday I took him for a short trip and decided to try the front seat on the way to the groomer. For the first time, he did not vomit. It could have been luck but I am wondering.

I certainly, desperately would love your input(s)/feedback(s). This Dog is the world's sweetest and nicest in every way. I cannot find a single chink in his armor --LOL--EXCEPT this awful carsickness.

I am so dog savvy and into natural feedings, holistic vets etc. but this problem is really nasty and I need him to stop vomiting in my car. I have the other two dogs so I have to keep them a bit separated etc. or eveyone willl step in it, possibly eat it etc. HELP IF YOU CAN OR ARE SO MOTIVATED. Thanks a lot to all of you.
YorkieSue

sullysmum · 05-15-2008, 08:43 AM

Not a dog

but as a child i used to be terribly car sick, i would be ill even if i was just sitting in the car/bus before the journey started, i was always a lot better in the front seat than at the back seat. I have grown out of it but a couple times as an adult i felt ill while in the back seat. Not a lot of help i guess?

Yorkie Luv of 3 · 05-15-2008, 08:44 AM

our girls love to GO!! but poor big ole Daisy (almost 10 lbs) is the only one who gets carsick,, she does MUCH better in our trucks,, than the car,, but she'll still drool like a mad dog and then get SICK SICK!!! several times i've caught dog vomit in my HAND rather than let it hit my interior!!! GROSS!!! but,, we've since put her on Cerenia (RX for carsickness),, its fairly new,, and works AMAZINGLY well,, Daisy now LOVES to GO!!! where Pre-Cerenia,, she hated walking toward the car or truck,, poor baby as she knew it was going to make her sick,, we tried all kinds of natural remedies, nothing worked,, but Cerenia is TERRIFIC!! we got the recommendation from our vet,, tried it and were amazed our first trip!! i give her one pill ,, 30 minutes before we leave out,, and she is fine,, enjoys riding now!!! can eat and drink if she needs to and still doesnt get sick! but I will tell you, we then got a written RX from the vet and sent it in to Drs Fosters & Smith,, cost less than half there of what it did thru the vets office,,,, is worth EVERY PENNY to us,, our trip is enjoyable for Daisy and for us now!!

Potter · 05-15-2008, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by sullysmum

Not a dog

but as a child i used to be terribly car sick, i would be ill even if i was just sitting in the car/bus before the journey started, i was always a lot better in the front seat than at the back seat. I have grown out of it but a couple times as an adult i felt ill while in the back seat. Not a lot of help i guess?

I have the same problem too when I was a child. My mom has to remember to bring a bag each time we travel. I am always better in the front seat not sure why but will guarantee to throw up if I am in the backseat. I still don't do well in the backseat and I need the windows down usually to get air circulation otherwise it gets very uncomfortable for me.

Sunnie · 05-15-2008, 09:02 AM

I don't know what kind of doggie car seat you use, but it REALLY helps to have them UP HIGH so they can see out the windows.

YorkieSue · 05-16-2008, 08:32 AM

First of all, THANK YOU ALL for your suggestions. I am going to speak to my vet about Cerenia as she once gave me a trank (started with an "A" and said it would take the edge off only--my neighbor used it and her dog was zonked for hours)but I never used it because I simply could not bring myself to use medication. Consequently, he still barfed all the way to New England (five hour trip) and on every subsequent trip. Yup, I travel in retirement and Buddy's car sickness is really disturbing not to mention miserable for him.

I am going to buy a lookout seat for him rather than let him sit on the pillow I have in the back. Maybe sitting up higher will work. I want him in the front but darn it, that is where my dominant little Bitch <G> has always sat and when I tried her in the BACK and put Buddy in the front, she went nuts. I felt awful. She has been with me since day one (five years) and Buddy and Henry are rescues. I have had Buddy for one year this month. And so, I am hoping that getting him elevated will help. I know sitting in the front helps cause he gets maximum AC and can see our the window.

I am so frustrated by this wonderful dog's car distress. You would never know it when I say "ride"--he immediately perks up and cannot wait to get into the car. He absolutely loves to 'go"...go figure.

Any other suggestions are totally welcomed. I just pray to god that he will be able to ride in the back seat as my little Dixie is not having anything to do with being moved. The front seat is hers and trust me she lets you know it. Thanks again everyone, YorkieSue

katelin · 05-16-2008, 08:41 AM

I have used Cerenia on my little Jersey - normally he can't even go to the store without throwing up. Cerenia was great. He rode for over two hours and didn't have any problems. He wasn't sleepy either.

The front seat makes perfect sense - there is less side to side movement up there than in the back. Also they can see the horizon, which helps keep them steadier, so less motion.

My vet highly recommends Cerenia, it is related to the drugs they give cancer patients for nausea.

Good luck. It's no fun for either of you when he is sick all the time.

Yorkie Luv of 3 · 05-16-2008, 10:04 AM

as for our Daisy, front seat made NO difference to her, ,nor did up high a car seat where she could see out,, or me holding her on my shoulder up high,, only the Cerenia works,, with NO side effects,, only thing,, its not to be given over 5 days running,,,which is fine for us,, our trips are generally weekend trips,, so she gets one Friday, one late Sunday and generally a 4 hr ride,, BTW,, our vet also told me i could try BONINE (human car sick medicine you buy over the counter) not Dramine,, but BONINE,, does not make them sleepy, and for her he said try half a tablet,, but she is near 10 lbs i've tried it on short trips like to the vet,etc,, and it kept her from throwing up but she did get "drooly" which she doesnt do with the Cerenia,, i'm guessing its not as strong or works some differently,, but both are just to stop the throwing up reflex in them,, best of luck!!

Hokule'a · 05-16-2008, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Yorkie Luv of 3

as for our Daisy, front seat made NO difference to her, ,nor did up high a car seat where she could see out,, or me holding her on my shoulder up high,, only the Cerenia works,, with NO side effects,, only thing,, its not to be given over 5 days running,,,which is fine for us,, our trips are generally weekend trips,, so she gets one Friday, one late Sunday and generally a 4 hr ride,, BTW,, our vet also told me i could try BONINE (human car sick medicine you buy over the counter) not Dramine,, but BONINE,, does not make them sleepy, and for her he said try half a tablet,, but she is near 10 lbs i've tried it on short trips like to the vet,etc,, and it kept her from throwing up but she did get "drooly" which she doesnt do with the Cerenia,, i'm guessing its not as strong or works some differently,, but both are just to stop the throwing up reflex in them,, best of luck!!

Thanks for the info! I've also tried every trick in the book for Hoku and nothing has worked. Just called my vet and she also recommends the Cerenia so I will pick up a Rx

Yorkie Luv of 3 · 05-16-2008, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Hokule'a

Thanks for the info! I've also tried every trick in the book for Hoku and nothing has worked. Just called my vet and she also recommends the Cerenia so I will pick up a Rx

EXCELLENT!!! I tell ya,, we are thrilled with Cerenia,, makes our trips SO much more pleasant for us,, and definately for her!! Good Luck!!

YorkieSue · 05-16-2008, 01:17 PM

Thanks to you all for this suggestion. I take Buddy to my vet next week for his annual and for titering so I will ask her about this at this time.

I just read about it on:

Cerenia and it sounds wonderful. Sounds like something wonderful.

Does anyone know if one dose lasts for two days? How long do the effects of the pill last? Thanks again, YorkieSue

05-15-2008, 08:29 AM	#1
YorkieSue Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: NY Posts: 96	Sick and Tired of Carsick Yorkie!!! My sumo wrestler LOL rescue Yorkie that I have had for 1 year this month and who is five, almost six years old, gets VERY, VERY CARSICK. Since I have three dogs (another Yorkie and now a rescue Shih-tzu) and since I travel, organizing them in the car really takes a PH.D. I have tried organic ginger root, benadry, dramamine, not feeding him for 12 hours previous to a trip, leaving windows open, stopping so often on a trip that it is maddening and ABSOLUTELY NOTHING SEEMS TO HELP MY LITTLE/BIG (10 LBS), BUDDY BOY. I have stopped short of using a trank like apromazine (sp?) because I absolutely despise using meds when something natural might and could work. But nothing has. Now my question: Has anyone ever heard of a dog who gets violently sick in the back seat but NOT THE FRONT SEAT OF A VEHICLE? I have never let Buddy ride in the front since that is Dixie Cup's special seat, but yesterday I took him for a short trip and decided to try the front seat on the way to the groomer. For the first time, he did not vomit. It could have been luck but I am wondering. I certainly, desperately would love your input(s)/feedback(s). This Dog is the world's sweetest and nicest in every way. I cannot find a single chink in his armor --LOL--EXCEPT this awful carsickness. I am so dog savvy and into natural feedings, holistic vets etc. but this problem is really nasty and I need him to stop vomiting in my car. I have the other two dogs so I have to keep them a bit separated etc. or eveyone willl step in it, possibly eat it etc. HELP IF YOU CAN OR ARE SO MOTIVATED. Thanks a lot to all of you. YorkieSue Last edited by YorkieSue; 05-15-2008 at 08:31 AM. Reason: omitted word and word mispelled

05-15-2008, 08:43 AM	#2
sullysmum Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: UK Posts: 175	Not a dog but as a child i used to be terribly car sick, i would be ill even if i was just sitting in the car/bus before the journey started, i was always a lot better in the front seat than at the back seat. I have grown out of it but a couple times as an adult i felt ill while in the back seat. Not a lot of help i guess? Last edited by sullysmum; 05-15-2008 at 08:45 AM.

05-15-2008, 08:44 AM	#3
Yorkie Luv of 3 Ayla now makes it 4!!! Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Louisiana(home) & Texas(work) Posts: 1,711	our girls love to GO!! but poor big ole Daisy (almost 10 lbs) is the only one who gets carsick,, she does MUCH better in our trucks,, than the car,, but she'll still drool like a mad dog and then get SICK SICK!!! several times i've caught dog vomit in my HAND rather than let it hit my interior!!! GROSS!!! but,, we've since put her on Cerenia (RX for carsickness),, its fairly new,, and works AMAZINGLY well,, Daisy now LOVES to GO!!! where Pre-Cerenia,, she hated walking toward the car or truck,, poor baby as she knew it was going to make her sick,, we tried all kinds of natural remedies, nothing worked,, but Cerenia is TERRIFIC!! we got the recommendation from our vet,, tried it and were amazed our first trip!! i give her one pill ,, 30 minutes before we leave out,, and she is fine,, enjoys riding now!!! can eat and drink if she needs to and still doesnt get sick! but I will tell you, we then got a written RX from the vet and sent it in to Drs Fosters & Smith,, cost less than half there of what it did thru the vets office,,,, is worth EVERY PENNY to us,, our trip is enjoyable for Daisy and for us now!! __________________ Cricket~Proud Petite Pup! Daisy~Proud TeaPot!! & Trixie ~Texas Girl & Ayla~Cherokee Baby! Yorkies!!! What's Not to Love!

05-15-2008, 09:02 AM	#5
Sunnie Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: So. California Posts: 4,057	I don't know what kind of doggie car seat you use, but it REALLY helps to have them UP HIGH so they can see out the windows. __________________ Sonya, Owned by Ladybug, Tilly, Sunshine, Beamer, Rainbow, Sonny and Righteous RIP Sunnie (11/12/2003-7/31/2009)

05-16-2008, 08:32 AM	#6
YorkieSue Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: NY Posts: 96	Buddy's car sickness!! First of all, THANK YOU ALL for your suggestions. I am going to speak to my vet about Cerenia as she once gave me a trank (started with an "A" and said it would take the edge off only--my neighbor used it and her dog was zonked for hours)but I never used it because I simply could not bring myself to use medication. Consequently, he still barfed all the way to New England (five hour trip) and on every subsequent trip. Yup, I travel in retirement and Buddy's car sickness is really disturbing not to mention miserable for him. I am going to buy a lookout seat for him rather than let him sit on the pillow I have in the back. Maybe sitting up higher will work. I want him in the front but darn it, that is where my dominant little Bitch <G> has always sat and when I tried her in the BACK and put Buddy in the front, she went nuts. I felt awful. She has been with me since day one (five years) and Buddy and Henry are rescues. I have had Buddy for one year this month. And so, I am hoping that getting him elevated will help. I know sitting in the front helps cause he gets maximum AC and can see our the window. I am so frustrated by this wonderful dog's car distress. You would never know it when I say "ride"--he immediately perks up and cannot wait to get into the car. He absolutely loves to 'go"...go figure. Any other suggestions are totally welcomed. I just pray to god that he will be able to ride in the back seat as my little Dixie is not having anything to do with being moved. The front seat is hers and trust me she lets you know it. Thanks again everyone, YorkieSue

05-16-2008, 08:41 AM	#7
katelin YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: California Posts: 1,778	I have used Cerenia on my little Jersey - normally he can't even go to the store without throwing up. Cerenia was great. He rode for over two hours and didn't have any problems. He wasn't sleepy either. The front seat makes perfect sense - there is less side to side movement up there than in the back. Also they can see the horizon, which helps keep them steadier, so less motion. My vet highly recommends Cerenia, it is related to the drugs they give cancer patients for nausea. Good luck. It's no fun for either of you when he is sick all the time. __________________ *LaVail Yorkshire Terriers*

05-16-2008, 10:04 AM	#8
Yorkie Luv of 3 Ayla now makes it 4!!! Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Louisiana(home) & Texas(work) Posts: 1,711	as for our Daisy, front seat made NO difference to her, ,nor did up high a car seat where she could see out,, or me holding her on my shoulder up high,, only the Cerenia works,, with NO side effects,, only thing,, its not to be given over 5 days running,,,which is fine for us,, our trips are generally weekend trips,, so she gets one Friday, one late Sunday and generally a 4 hr ride,, BTW,, our vet also told me i could try BONINE (human car sick medicine you buy over the counter) not Dramine,, but BONINE,, does not make them sleepy, and for her he said try half a tablet,, but she is near 10 lbs i've tried it on short trips like to the vet,etc,, and it kept her from throwing up but she did get "drooly" which she doesnt do with the Cerenia,, i'm guessing its not as strong or works some differently,, but both are just to stop the throwing up reflex in them,, best of luck!! __________________ Cricket~Proud Petite Pup! Daisy~Proud TeaPot!! & Trixie ~Texas Girl & Ayla~Cherokee Baby! Yorkies!!! What's Not to Love!

05-16-2008, 01:17 PM	#11
YorkieSue Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: NY Posts: 96	Cerenia Thanks to you all for this suggestion. I take Buddy to my vet next week for his annual and for titering so I will ask her about this at this time. I just read about it on: Cerenia and it sounds wonderful. Sounds like something wonderful. Does anyone know if one dose lasts for two days? How long do the effects of the pill last? Thanks again, YorkieSue