My dog gets car sick and vomits. When should I feed her before a ride?

Hello. There is a medication called Cerenia that is designed specifically for motion sickness. In addition, a very small dose of acepromazine may calm your pet for the duration of the trip. Please ask your veterinarian about prescribing these medications to you. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

Hello and welcome to Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. The human medications for car-sickness rarely work well in animals and often can have serious side effects. I would recommend asking your vet about a drug called 'maropitant' or Cerenia. This is the best drug for dogs for car sickness. Alternatively Ondasetron can be used, however it might be hard to get a tablet small enough for Fiona. Best of luck with Fiona, I hope your car trip goes well.

There are medications that can be given to dogs to help with car sickness. Letting your vet know that Coco gets car sick is best as they can provide you with a prescription or the correct dose of an over the counter medication to help. Usually, you'll give it about 30-60m before the car ride. Making sure Coco has a place where she can lay down and relax comfortably may help as well.

Congratulations on your new puppy Daisy! Most puppies will out grow car sickness. There is a drug called Cerenia your vet can also prescribe that is given ahead of time and works very well. Please feel free to post any additional questions!

You can try giving Dramamine which is available over the counter, however it is not specifically labeled to use in dogs, and it is not effective for all dogs. See info including dosage here: https://www.petcoach.co/pet-medication/dimenhydrinate/ There is a prescription medication called Cerenia, which is highly effective for motion sickness. You can ask your vet for a prescription for this medication if Dramamine doesn't help. Thanks for asking PetCoach!

Hi and thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Sorry to hear about Leo. Sounds like Leo needs some Cerenia for the trip. This is a prescription drug so he will have to get it through his veterinarian. It's great for motion sickness, nausea, and vomiting. The key is starting the Cerenia one day prior to travel and continuing it throughout the trip. Good luck with Leo

There is an awesome medicine called cerenia that is great for car sickness, but it is a prescription. I would call your vet and see if they would be willing to prescribed you some for your drive. One dose will last 24 hours and I would give it about 1 hour prior to leaving on the road. Be sure to tell your vet how many days you will be taking to drive 18 hours to ensure they give you enough doses. I hope this helps!