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Car sickness
Dogs generally become sick in the car because they are frightened,
not because they have real motion sickness. It is necessary to
reassure your dog that these fears are groundless (which might be
hard depending on how you drive). You need to get your dog used to
the car by taking trips that are short enough that your dog does not
exhibit the typical signs of car sickness- drooling, vomiting, etc.
It may be necessary to start out by just sitting in the car together
and giving your dog a treat after a few minutes. Then take very
short rides followed by a treat - even if you can only make it to
the end of the driveway. Gradually increase the length of the trips
until your dog enjoys the car rides.
If you don't want your dog in the car, but find it necessary on
occasion, you can use tranquilizers to control the nervousness with
good success in most dogs. Your vet will have one that works well
for him or her.
Some dogs really have motion sickness. It is possible that dramamine
will work in these dogs but even in these dogs tranquilizers like
acepromazine that also have anti-emetic properties usually work
well.
