car sickness

Jeni D · 06-18-2006, 08:27 PM

So, after taking Dudley on yet another car ride that resulted in him throwing up not once, but twice, I thought we could devote a thread to carsickness in our corgis and what methods people have found that seem to work best. Dudley loves to come with us and I would hate to have to board him everytime we go somewhere due to his sickness, but I also know how terrible it is to be carsick.

So, what have you all tried that worked or didn't work? On the way home, we did put his crate facing forward instead of sideways on the seat and he didn't get sick at all. Maybe this could be a solution?

Thanks for the help!

Jeni

corgimom · 06-18-2006, 08:59 PM

Jeni,

Are you transporting him soon after he consumes a meal? That can sometimes cause them to vomit.

Linda

Jeni D · 06-18-2006, 09:11 PM

It doesn't really seem to matter. It is worse when I feed within an hour before, but even three or four hours before tends to have the same results. We did not feed him at all this morning before returning (except what my dad so lovingly gives Dudley off his own plate even though I tell him not too) and it did seem better, but then I worry about him not eating enough because he won't eat for a couple of hours after we get home either.

corgimom · 06-18-2006, 10:29 PM

Jeni,

I have not ever had to deal with a dog that throws up after riding in the car.
Wish I had some answers for you. Someone must have some suggestion as
to what to give him. Have you searched the Web in regards to car sickness
and dogs?

Linda

tandemgal · 06-19-2006, 03:11 AM

Jeni,

When Emma was younger like Dudley she would get car sick. I too stoped food & water 1 or 2 hours b4 driving. Also on our days off Hubby & I would take her for short drives in the morning b4 she would eat - we would run to grocery store for milk, gas station, etc. That was the best thing we did.

I honestly think Emma's car sickness came from being stressed about riding - the motion, different smells, the unfamiliar. After a month of short, fun rides she was fine.

Hubby is a shift worker so he and Emma had quite a few adventures on those morning rides... like the time I had to drive to the Gas Station because Emma locked him out of the car..... or when they went fishing and she thought she could walk on water....

PocketsMom · 06-19-2006, 03:24 AM

Not my corgi but another dog of mine used to get car sick. I was actually told by the vet to give her dramamine. We did that for about 6 months and then she was fine and has not had a problem in the car since. I am not sure of dosage for a corgi though.
I was also told they should not have dramamine for an airplane ride because they won't control their temps as usual. Just my own little disclaimer, not starting the plane thing again!

Penny

corgimom · 06-19-2006, 08:22 AM

Jeni,

I was reading about dogs and car sickness, and it said most of the time it
is due more to stress rather than from the motion of it, however, it did mention that dogs can have motion sickness also.

I found this web site where you could read more about it. click on
http://www.wihumane.org/education/ca...rsickness.aspx

I am sure there are other articles you could find if you typed in Canine
car sickness.

Linda

glencorgi · 06-19-2006, 08:42 AM

Hopefully you've already found the solution in just facing Dudley's crate facing forward. Might be along the same lines as people who get car sick riding in the back seat, but are okay in the front seat. Short trips might help get him a little more desensitized to car trips and has been mentioned dramamine can be given as well. (Check with your vet for the appropriate dosage for a puppy.) IF Dudley gets stressed or anxious knowing a ride is coming up, you could try some Rescue Remedy or one of the herbal calming tablets mentioned in the thread on Duchess anxious moments. I know someone who would give their carsick prone dog a gingersnap cookie (the old fashioned kind in the plain brown bags) before a trip. Ginger helps soothe nausea.

Just a few ideas to play with.

Debbie

Jeni D · 06-19-2006, 10:04 AM

Thanks for all the suggestions guys! We do try to take him on frequent drives and since I'm off work now, I do almost everyday. Hopefully this will be something he will grow out of. In the mean time, I'll start with the recommendations of a gingersnap cookie before going to any meds.

Linda, I read a similar article to yours last night when I was researching. Dudley never seems stressed out, but then, what's stress to a dog? I have noticed that whenever I try to walk him close to the car to get in, he will stop firmly in his tracks and refuses to come any closer. Even when I go to pick him up, he will bolt the other direction (the only exception being when I brought him home from the kennel and he willingly jumped in my back seat). I did talk to him more frequently on the ride back home (when he didn't get sick) so maybe this can be helpful too. Who knows!

Fluffypants · 06-19-2006, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeni D

Linda, I read a similar article to yours last night when I was researching. Dudley never seems stressed out, but then, what's stress to a dog? I have noticed that whenever I try to walk him close to the car to get in, he will stop firmly in his tracks and refuses to come any closer. Even when I go to pick him up, he will bolt the other direction (the only exception being when I brought him home from the kennel and he willingly jumped in my back seat). I did talk to him more frequently on the ride back home (when he didn't get sick) so maybe this can be helpful too. Who knows!

That definitely sounds like stress to me. Poor little guy. I have nothing of use except good wishes. Hope you find the solution soon!

06-18-2006, 08:27 PM	#1 (permalink)
Jeni D Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 503	car sickness So, after taking Dudley on yet another car ride that resulted in him throwing up not once, but twice, I thought we could devote a thread to carsickness in our corgis and what methods people have found that seem to work best. Dudley loves to come with us and I would hate to have to board him everytime we go somewhere due to his sickness, but I also know how terrible it is to be carsick. So, what have you all tried that worked or didn't work? On the way home, we did put his crate facing forward instead of sideways on the seat and he didn't get sick at all. Maybe this could be a solution? Thanks for the help! Jeni

06-19-2006, 03:11 AM	#5 (permalink)
tandemgal Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 1,336	Jeni, When Emma was younger like Dudley she would get car sick. I too stoped food & water 1 or 2 hours b4 driving. Also on our days off Hubby & I would take her for short drives in the morning b4 she would eat - we would run to grocery store for milk, gas station, etc. That was the best thing we did. I honestly think Emma's car sickness came from being stressed about riding - the motion, different smells, the unfamiliar. After a month of short, fun rides she was fine. Hubby is a shift worker so he and Emma had quite a few adventures on those morning rides... like the time I had to drive to the Gas Station because Emma locked him out of the car..... or when they went fishing and she thought she could walk on water.... __________________

06-19-2006, 08:22 AM	#7 (permalink)
corgimom Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 3,199	Jeni, I was reading about dogs and car sickness, and it said most of the time it is due more to stress rather than from the motion of it, however, it did mention that dogs can have motion sickness also. I found this web site where you could read more about it. click on http://www.wihumane.org/education/ca...rsickness.aspx I am sure there are other articles you could find if you typed in Canine car sickness. Linda Last edited by corgimom; 06-19-2006 at 08:26 AM.

06-18-2006, 08:59 PM	#2 (permalink)
corgimom Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 3,199	Jeni, Are you transporting him soon after he consumes a meal? That can sometimes cause them to vomit. Linda

06-18-2006, 09:11 PM	#3 (permalink)
Jeni D Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 503	It doesn't really seem to matter. It is worse when I feed within an hour before, but even three or four hours before tends to have the same results. We did not feed him at all this morning before returning (except what my dad so lovingly gives Dudley off his own plate even though I tell him not too) and it did seem better, but then I worry about him not eating enough because he won't eat for a couple of hours after we get home either.

06-18-2006, 10:29 PM	#4 (permalink)
corgimom Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 3,199	Jeni, I have not ever had to deal with a dog that throws up after riding in the car. Wish I had some answers for you. Someone must have some suggestion as to what to give him. Have you searched the Web in regards to car sickness and dogs? Linda

06-19-2006, 03:24 AM	#6 (permalink)
PocketsMom Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 107 Images: 7	Not my corgi but another dog of mine used to get car sick. I was actually told by the vet to give her dramamine. We did that for about 6 months and then she was fine and has not had a problem in the car since. I am not sure of dosage for a corgi though. I was also told they should not have dramamine for an airplane ride because they won't control their temps as usual. Just my own little disclaimer, not starting the plane thing again! Penny

06-19-2006, 08:42 AM	#8 (permalink)
glencorgi Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Piedmont Triad, NC Posts: 2,417 Images: 3	Hopefully you've already found the solution in just facing Dudley's crate facing forward. Might be along the same lines as people who get car sick riding in the back seat, but are okay in the front seat. Short trips might help get him a little more desensitized to car trips and has been mentioned dramamine can be given as well. (Check with your vet for the appropriate dosage for a puppy.) IF Dudley gets stressed or anxious knowing a ride is coming up, you could try some Rescue Remedy or one of the herbal calming tablets mentioned in the thread on Duchess anxious moments. I know someone who would give their carsick prone dog a gingersnap cookie (the old fashioned kind in the plain brown bags) before a trip. Ginger helps soothe nausea. Just a few ideas to play with. Debbie

06-19-2006, 10:04 AM	#9 (permalink)
Jeni D Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 503	Thanks for all the suggestions guys! We do try to take him on frequent drives and since I'm off work now, I do almost everyday. Hopefully this will be something he will grow out of. In the mean time, I'll start with the recommendations of a gingersnap cookie before going to any meds. Linda, I read a similar article to yours last night when I was researching. Dudley never seems stressed out, but then, what's stress to a dog? I have noticed that whenever I try to walk him close to the car to get in, he will stop firmly in his tracks and refuses to come any closer. Even when I go to pick him up, he will bolt the other direction (the only exception being when I brought him home from the kennel and he willingly jumped in my back seat). I did talk to him more frequently on the ride back home (when he didn't get sick) so maybe this can be helpful too. Who knows!

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