How to prepare dog with motion sickness for travel?

@polachicago (18716)
United States
June 22, 2007 11:10am CST
One of my dogs has motion sickness. I am leaving tomorrow and I have already big headache. I have pills from vet office, but I am wondering if you have any natural product or ideas to help my pet.
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totty1969
@totty1969 (1468)
• United States
22 Jun 07
Hello Polachicago, I have 5 Pomeranians, 2 of them get sick in the car. I took them to the vet and he said to give them Dramamine, the same thing humans take, over the counter. I also give calming treats 1 hour before travel. Unfortunatly Dramamine is not all natural, but the calming treats are. I purchased my calming treats from Fosters and Smith 1-800-526-7169 call for questions or to order. Or goto their website at www.DrsFosterSmith.com. Peace, Totty
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polachicago
@polachicago (18716)
• United States
22 Jun 07
5 dogs? you are my expert than...:) thank you very much for your help..:)
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polachicago
@polachicago (18716)
• United States
22 Jun 07
great and smart dogs...:)))
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totty1969
@totty1969 (1468)
• United States
22 Jun 07
Not reallt an expert, I just recently started breeding Poms. But definately a dog lover. Peace
anabella
@anabella (80)
• United States
28 Jun 07
You have to make short trips with your dogs every day. This is the only way to make your pet accepting travel.
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polachicago
@polachicago (18716)
• United States
28 Jun 07
thank you, I may want to do it more often...:))))
eaforeman6
@eaforeman6 (8979)
• United States
29 Jun 07
My dog cant eat before a long trip....she will get sick...she has always been like that...and you cant give her too much water either...she loves riding in the car...long distances are so tough for her....I always try to stop alot and let her walk....
polachicago
@polachicago (18716)
• United States
29 Jun 07
thank you, I will remember this, I am going away again this weekend.
dpk262006
@dpk262006 (58675)
• Delhi, India
23 Jun 07
I think in this perhaps eating grass (by your pet) might help him.
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polachicago
@polachicago (18716)
• United States
23 Jun 07
I can not force my dog to eat grass before my trip...plus, eating grass will make her vomiting... I am looking for opposite results...
annasmith
@annasmith (81)
• United States
22 Jun 07
I am afraid, that the only solution for you is to have a lot of paper towels with you and medications for your dog.
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polachicago
@polachicago (18716)
• United States
22 Jun 07
good point about paper towels...:)
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