Slobbering/Drooling in the Car

[b10OML]

Try sitting with your dog in the back and don't drive anywhere.

Do this on a cool day or evening. Short times at first - then longer. Hopefully it will become part of the dog's teritory.

Also cool cars are best for dogs. Drink of water before and after is also nice for them.

[inky]

My 9 month old Rhodesian has been car sick since I got her. Everytime we would go for a drive she would begin drooling and eventually throw up.

I have managed to get her accustomed to short trips, but I am concerned as I may have to drive over 2000 miles this summer. Is there sedatives and anti-nausea meds that they can have? Is there anything over the counter that works?

One thing I am going to try is those straps you sometimes see dangling from the back of cars that touch the ground. Apparantly they discharge excess electricity that builds up from driving, which contributes to car sickness. Another dog owner told me to get one, so I am going to give it a shot. You might want to try that.

[BayleeBoo]

Thanks everyone! My dog drools on small car rides and as soon as I'd let him out he'd throw up. I thought something was wrong with him but now I know! Thanks for sharing!