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You've just started your car trip with your dog or cat when you hear a particularly disturbing sound, followed by an unmistakable odor. Motion sickness doesn't just affect humans, but can also be a problem for our animal companions. Although the easy answer to the problem is "don't take your pet for rides in the car," it's not always possible to avoid car trips. These remedies can improve your pet's comfort during car rides and will help you keep your vehicle cleaner.
Motion sickness can occur if the eyes, nerves, and inner ear, the parts of your pet's body that detect motion, become confused. When a pet rides in a car, its eyes sense movement, even though the body isn't actually moving. In some pets, this can trigger motion sickness symptoms. Motion sickness most commonly affects younger animals, although it can be a problem for animals of any age.
The problem may also occur if your pet experiences anxiety when riding in a vehicle. If the only time your pet rides in the car is to visit the veterinarian, he or she may develop a negative association with the car and experience motion sickness symptoms due to anxiety.
If you're prone to motion sickness, you probably have a lot of sympathy for your pet. Car rides are no fun when you're fighting the urge to vomit. Although vomiting is a definite sign of motion sickness in animals, it's not the only symptom. Other common symptoms include:
Try one or more of these suggestions if you would like to help your pet experience an illness-free car trip:
Would you like to help your pet conquer motion sickness? Call us to schedule an appointment to discuss his or symptoms and treatment options.
Sources:
Vet Street: Motion Sickness in Dogs, 1/14/13
http://www.vetstreet.com/care/motion-sickness-in-dogs
Dogtime: Canine Car Sickness
http://dogtime.com/dog-health/general/20607-canine-car-sickness-what-to-do-about-it
American Kennel Club: Car Sickness in Dogs, 4/16/15
http://www.akc.org/content/health/articles/car-sickness-in-dogs/
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