Before you medicate - try some *Car Drills* on an empty (dog) tummy >>>Originally Posted by Cataholic
I am considering adopting one of the dog I am currently fostering, Jasper.
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Jasper gets carsick.
I really would like him not to, LOL.
* Leash him and lure him into the back seat + treat when he seems calm
* Close the door when he's calm
* Let him out & back in a few tiimes - reward when he's calm
* Repeat a few times over several days - NOTE: NEVER Start the engine!
* Now load him up (+ tiny treat + happy conversation)
* Close doors - and when he's calm - START the engine but remain parked.)
* On & Off with the engine, In & Out with the dog + treat if appropriate.
After a couple days of "engine drills" - time for the Road Test!
* Load him up, start engine, and SLOWLY drive a 1/2 block
* TALK your fool head off announcing the sites and praising the Good Dog
* Park, engine off, let him out for a stroll
* Repeat till you're both bored silly
* Gradally increase the driving distance.
* >>> Do NOT sneak in a Vet visit <<<!!
As long as he thinks the car is a PHUNN Place to be -
he'll forget about the urk & gurk stuff.
If his Tummy flunks the course - ask the White Coat for a non-drowsy medication.
Benadryl (in the proper dose) might prevent the sickies ... but chances are
you're going to have a Zonked-Out dog sound asleep on the seat!
Benadryl is a serious sleep-inducing drug.
Good Luck with Jasper!!
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