How to stop an excited German Shepherd spinning in her car crate?

Hi there and thank you for using PetCoach to address your concern. I would recommend reading the following article: ( https://www.petcoach.co/article/separation-anxiety/ ) You can also try and give Riley NaturVet Quiet Moments Calm Chews with Melatonin (can be found at Petco) and see if this helps with the anxiety. I hope this helps! Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns and I would be more than happy to help you further.

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.

Hi there and thanks for your post on PetCoach! I would recommend calming supplements for your pets that have L-theanine in them which can have a calming effect. I would recommend a product called Composure from VetriScience which comes in a liquid and chewable form. I have the product linked below: I hope this helps!

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! I'm sorry to hear Jax has issues in the car. Does he have anxiety in the car, or does he become motion sick? I would recommend reaching out to your regular veterinarian to discuss your options (anti-nausea or anti-anxiety medication), depending on what the underlying issue is. Good luck!

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! There are medications for anxiety that can work in these cases that can be used on an as needed basis such as Trazodone. This is something her veterinarian could prescribe. Good luck and have a good night!

What a sweet face! She looks like she's an appropriate size for her age, but yes she should still be growing. Their growth rate slows significantly as they get to be 5 or 6 months old but she is still growing. As for the car sickness, there is a very effective medication called Cerenia that you can get from your veterinarian that will prevent vomiting from car sickness. You can TRY dramamine, (available over the counter) though it is not labeled for dogs it can be used safely, though it will not be as effective as Cerenia. See info on dramamine and dogs here: https://www.veterinaryplace.com/dog-medicine/dramamine-for-dogs/ As for the not following commands, I suspect she is just a puppy and is still learning. Sign her up for some puppy classes or ask your vet for a referral for a good trainer to help you. thanks for asking PetCoach!

Hi there and thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! It sounds like Ginger is experiencing anxiety with a bit of nausea in the car. I would recommend using a medication that is geared more towards preventing nausea. Benadryl is a hit or miss and most of the time, I find, does not help with motion sickness. I would have a veterinarian examine Ginger and write a prescription for Cerenia. This is an anti-nausea medication but at higher doses, works well at preventing motion sickness. I hope this helps!