Motion Sickness Or Travel Anxiety - Cat Supplies


How can I help my puppy with motion sickness/anxiety in the car?

Nov 20, 2008 by Nicole | Posted in Dogs

I'm about to travel from Tennessee to New York (8 1/2 hours the first day and 6 1/2 hours the second day) and I am going to be taking my puppy. I've tried to slowly get her accustomed to the car with treats and short rides. She gets really nervous and on a short trip of about 1/2 she got sick twice. I've read that you shouldn't feed your dog before the trip, but I feed her twice, once in the morning and once at night and I'm afraid she will whine because she will be hungry all day. Any advice would be very appreciated.
She's a 10 week old Border Collie/English Shepherd mix, and weighs about 10lbs. Thanks.
For those of you who don't know, puppies who are taken away from their mothers too early tend to be more nervous and anxious. Mine was taken away at 6 weeks, instead of 8 or 9 weeks, which is why she is nervous sometimes, but she is fine once she gets used to something.

Most dogs get motion sickness because they stare out the window the whole car ride. If you find a way to keep her away from staring out the window she might fair a little better on your ride.

And yes not feeding her will help. You can get her a treat or two, but I wouldn't suggest feeding her a big meal before such a long drive.

Danielle M | Nov 20, 2008


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How can travel sickness be prevented?

"Hi John, I take advantage of your feature in Waterford Today. My query is: How do you get a puppy or na dog used to travelling in a car without getting sick?" - from P.B. by e-post.

Thank you, P.B., for your interest in "Your Pet's Health". Motion sickness and anxiety due to travel is a common problem among dogs, unusually when they are young. It is distressing to both animal and owner, and the inconvenience and screw up involved can often lead to the owner avoiding bringing the dog in the car completely. This is unfortunate, as many people like to bring their dogs with them on outings and holidays, and also it is - pleasantly to bring your dog to amenities like the beach or woods for aerobics and play.

A puppy will often vomit the first time it is in a car, and one 2008 inspection indicated that 75% of all dogs suffered from motion sickness as puppies. If the pup learns to associate the car with feelings of nausea and anxiety, this reinforces the conduct and they are more likely to vomit while travelling in the future. Again, I will refer to the "supersensitive period", or "window" as it is called by animal behaviouralists, between the ages of five and sixteen weeks of individual, during which the puppy learns what experiences it will tolerate in its adult lifestyle.

Source: Waterford Today

Managing Cat Travel Anxiety with Diphenhydramine

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Cats travel is not fun. Going for a trip, no matter how long or short, can cause a cat a lot anxiety, which may be helped with the use of Diphenhydramine.

Tips for Traveling with Cats

A cat should always be restrained in the back seat of a vehicle. Cats, being the skittish creatures they are, may try to hide themselves in places of the car that can cause a dangerous situation (like under the brake pedal). A frantic cat may scratch people in the car and run around in an attempt to escape. Cats who feel they are in danger may also begin to cry or howl, which can cause a lot of added stress to the driver.

Even cats that can be good passengers need to be restrained in some type of carrier because he can become a projectile object if a driver slams on the brakes or there is an auto accident. Cats should never ride in the front seat as they can sustain serious injuries if the airbags deploy.

Managing Cat Travel Anxiety with Diphenhydramine

Cats that do not travel well may need help from a medication that has sedative effects. Diphenhydramine (Benadryl®), often used as an antihistamine, is often recommended to pet owners that have cats with travel anxiety. Diphenhydramine has sedative qualities that can help a cat feel more relaxed. This drug can also treat a cat that may have motion sickness while traveling.

A Diphenhydramine dose typically consists of 0.5 mg to 2 mg per pound every 8 to 12 hours. However, this drug should only be used under the advisement of veterinarian so corrected doses can be recommended and administered correctly. A vet should know about all other medications a cat is taking so dangerous drug interactions can be avoided. Cats with glaucoma, high blood pressure, difficulty urinating, or prostate problems should not use Diphenhydramine. Cats that are pregnant or are nursing should also not be given this drug.

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