Dogs can get sick during car trips whether long or short.
Your dog should enjoy car trips however if he gets sick he will get repulsed every time you need to travel by car.
As their inner ear develops most dogs tend to grow out of motion sickness.
There are quite a few dogs however that never outgrow this condition.
There are several things that can be done to prevent sickness.
Why does he get sick during car travel? A few general reasons why dogs get sick during car trips are as follows:- 1.
The Inner Ear can be underdeveloped may be Over-Stimulated - Internal ear pressure may differ from air pressure outside the car, if your dogs inner ear is not fully developed they may feel sick and unbalanced.
2.
He may be stressed - Your dog may become anxious due to previous trips that were stressful including trips to the animal clinic etc.
3.
Excitement - The reverse may also be true, he may get so excited for a trip to the beach etc.
that he may feel upset.
Simple ways to treat car sickness -You need to do everything possible to make your dog calm and comfortable.
- A portable crate that he has slept in before will come in handy.
A comfortable dog crate will allow your dog proper rest when travelling by car so that he is well rested when you reach the destination.
This may reduce some stress and anxiety felt when your dog is in the car.
- Try not to feed him before the trip.
In the event that you must give your dog something to eat make sure it is a small portion.
It is best for dogs to travel on an empty stomach.
- Before a trip make sure to give your dog some exercise.
Some quick exercise such as a walk around the park may settle your dog's nerves before travelling.
These simple tips should make your next trip more enjoyable and hopefully your dog will be more comfortable.
I hope this information helps.