How to prevent a new puppy from getting car sick on the ride home?

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!

I would not recommend you give anything. She will be too small to take any over the counter medications. She will likely be just fine. The best thing to do is to put her in a kennel and let her sleep. If you guys are getting her overly excited and you let her run around the vehicle you have a higher chance that she will get sick. If she does get sick just clean it up and keep her calm and quiet. While giving an oral product is not recommended you could use a calming spray to apply to the bedding/kennel. http://www.entirelypets.com/adaptil-dap-spray-20-ml.html?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI4-TNyv-Y1QIVCVgNCh1msQUcEAQYAyABEgIfXfD_BwE I hope this helps. Best wishes!

Your vet can provide you with an anti-nausea medication, or some over the counter medications such as benadryl/Dramamine may help. Your vet can let you know the correct dosage for your pup's current age and weight. The good news is that most puppies naturally grow out of carsickness as they get older!

Have a crate for her to sleep and ride in on the way. It will make her feel more secure and is safer for your pet in the event there is an accident. Make sure she has access to plenty of water and make sure to get some of the food she has been getting at the breeder, even if you plan to switch her to something else. Abruptly changing her diet can cause diarrhea and she doesn't need that additional stress on a long road trip. Make sure you have a secure harness and leash and keep it on her at all times when she is not in the crate. That way if she runs from you, you have a way of catching her easily before she gets herself into trouble. Have honey or light Karo syrup on hand in case she gets low blood sugar, as small breed puppies can be susceptible to hypoglycemia when under stress. Just take it easy on the trip and hopefully she'll be a great traveler for you. Good luck with your new baby!

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.

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Tiffany. I would recommend starting very slow with her. If she does not get car sick, you can offer treats. Start by driving her around the block. Do this until she seems more comfortable. Then gradually increase the distance. You can give her a special treat or toy that she only gets in the car to create a positive association. You can also drive her somewhere she likes such as a park for her to play. Most puppies will adjust with time. Just be consistent with her and do short trips daily. I hope this information helps!

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!