Canine Carsickness: Common but Treatable

The most effective way to help dogs feel calm in the car is behavior modification.
Canine Carsickness: Common but Treatable
Car sickness is not uncommon in dogs. ZARIN ANDREY/Shutterstock
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Q: We recently adopted Rufus, a young adult dog who becomes anxious every time he’s in the car. He pants, whines, drools, licks his lips, and sometimes even throws up. What can we do about this?
A: The most effective way to help Rufus feel calm in the car is behavior modification. Through a series of small steps, you'll teach him that car rides are nothing to fear but, instead, can be a source of fun.
Lee Pickett
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Lee Pickett, VMD, practices companion animal medicine in North Carolina. Contact her at AskTheVet.pet. Copyright 2024 Lee Pickett, VMD. Distributed by Creators.com