Question:
I have a 7-month-old Yorkshire terrier named Rudee. He weighs approximately 11 pounds and is fed two meals a day. The problem is that he always gets sick in the car. It doesn't seem to matter whether I go five or 10 miles, whether he has eaten or not. I have tried putting him in an enclosed crate on the seat or on the floor. I have also tried letting him see out. Nothing seems to work. He's been this way ever since I brought him home from the breeder's. I would appreciate any suggestions you can give me.
L.B., Virginia Beach, Va Oct 01, 2006
Answer:
Dramamine, given 30 minutes before a car ride, helps some dogs. Ginger is excellent for calming the stomach. Give your dog 1 teaspoon of chopped, crystallized ginger, or two to three drops of ginger oil, in a wrap of cream cheese or peanut butter. Placing drops of the so-called Dog Appeasement Pheromone on the dog's collar, according to studies in the United Kingdom, can help in some cases.Desensitization can also help. Just sit with your dog in the parked car for about 10 to 15 minutes, and give the occasional treat when he settles down. After several sessions, repeat with the engine running. Then, after five to 10 "idling" sessions, drive around the block slowly.
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