Important to Know: What to Do If Your Dog Gets Motion Sick

Dogs feel more relaxed when riding in "green" cars compared to when they are in cars equipped with internal combustion engines, a study claims.

If the dog gets motion sickness during a trip, then signs of this condition appear less in electric vehicles.

The study was conducted by the British Lincoln Institute and the CarGurus portal.

Causes of motion sickness

The main reason that a dog gets sick and sick in transport is difficulties with the vestibular system.

In small puppies, it may not be fully formed, and in adult dogs, age-related health problems begin.

What to give your dog to prevent car sickness

If the dog does not get motion sickness, but is very nervous before the trip, you can give it a calming medicine and try to create the most favorable environment in the car - remove fragrances that can irritate the pet, turn off the music or listen to it quietly.

How to relieve nausea in a dog

If the vomiting is not severe, the animal needs to be given water, and then, after a while, you can feed it.

It is best to give your pet chicken broth.

However, if your dog is constantly vomiting, contact your veterinarian immediately.

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• 23 October 2023

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