Question:
I have a Papillon Puppy (Bitch) that suffers from the worst travel sickness
I've ever seen in a dog. She actually froths at the mouth then starts
vomiting within 5 minutes of getting into the car. It is so bad now that the
car does not even have to be moving!
She was very sensitive to motion from the day I got her, even carrying her
any distance in your arms was enough to start her frothing!
Any good herbal remedies that might be of assistance? Bear in mind she is
tiny....only weighs about lbs. at the mo!
Answer:
We breed Giant Schnauzers and it never fails that on the first few trips in
the car to the vet one of them or all will get motion sick... It is almost
pitiful, they get really woozy looking lol!
Anyway, your puppy will probably grow out of this quickly but in the
meantime try not to feed or water her before going on a trip. If it just
does not improve you might want to ask your vet for help.
I don't know how herbal treatments would affect your pup so you better check
with the doctor. I don't know were you live but the Marijuana
suggestion -regardless of merit- is a risky one since possession is illegal
and your local law enforcement probably will not believe that it REALLY is
for the dogI have a Papillon Puppy (Bitch) that suffers from the worst travel sickness I've ever seen in a dog. She actually froths at the mouth then starts
vomiting within 5 minutes of getting into the car. It is so bad now that the
car does not even have to be moving!
I worked for a vet for nearly 5 years...and frothing is due to nervousness
too. Cats are very prone to this. Your dog may or may not outgrow this
problem. Dogs associate, and if it doesn't like to travel now- it may
associate any travel with "unpleasantness"... We always carried paper
plates, paper towels, and a disposable sack in our vehicle- one as a catch
basin, and the others as clean up supplies.
Herbs I don't know....Hmmm, chamomile maybe? Keep checking in here as
someone with more knowledge than I may have an answer.
I can tell you that the motion sickness med called Dramamine can be given
((( two hours))) before you plan on leaving and it is very helpful for
traveling (or storms, or fireworks...etc...) It generally makes the dog or
cat sleepy. I don't recall the dosage amount but a quick call to the vet
could give you that info (it's ~probably~ about a 1/4 tablet**but ask
first!!!*). Coating a tablet with shortening or butter makes it easier to
poke down/swallow. For dogs that really scarfs down food- hiding a tablet
in a piece of soft wadded bread works great! (I throw out one or two
"empty" tidbits first before the med-wad- and I may tease her with it too...
fools my dog every time.)
