Traveling Anxiety and Car Sickness In Dogs

Traveling anxiety and car sickness are common things that people deal with when they take their dog on a trip. Unfortunately, dealing with these issues can make the trip not fun for anyone, especially the dog. In this blog, I will discuss the causes behind these issues and a few ways you can help dogs deal with anxiety and car sickness.

Dogs can get carsick if they’re not used to the inside of a car. Dogs are born traveling while in an animal’s mother's uterus and many dogs grow accustomed to the exact environment that they started life in.

Dogs can get car sick when it comes to riding in the car. Not that we want to say this is a bad thing because our dogs are essentially like family. But feeling sick whenever they are in the car doesn’t help build up positive feelings for your dog and all too often it will lead to travel anxiety if unchecked.

Are you afraid that taking your dog with you in the car might end up leading to car sickness since he or she is not used to riding a vehicle? Don’t worry because we have plenty of tips for helping your best friend ease their nerves, which means you'll both enjoy yourselves a lot more when cruising down the open road.

One easy way to get your pup excited to go in the car is to drive them to a place they like. Maybe it's a dog park or even another specific location that they enjoy. And as you run errands, pick up all of their favorite treats and have them on hand as a reward for sitting nicely without moving around. Situational rewards work so well with pets.

Keep your rides short and mix things up in terms of length whenever possible, but don't feel bad if you have a long ride ahead of you! Take breaks now and then if it helps, those little exercise breaks can be beneficial in reducing stress. You can also even stop elsewhere in between tasks just so they can stretch their legs and get some fresh air while enjoying some tasty treats, too.

In addition to desensitization, a trip to the veterinarian's office can also aid in alleviating travel anxiety in dogs caused by car sickness. But with large dogs specifically, it can be difficult to get them into the car at once which can result in more travel anxiety for your pup and you.

It’s best to manage the situation before it gets out of hand; if you don’t take care of the problem from the beginning; chances are that your dog will learn to get worse and worse.

Using a back seat car cover or Dog Car Seat Booster ensures that your seats remain protected and clean from fur or drool, however, be careful when choosing one for your car because its size and the size of your dog is important to consider.

Traveling with pets can be stressful. As much as you may want your furry friends to travel with you, they may not be as excited to get into a crate and travel as you are. In addition to taking your pets to a vet before you travel, there are some additional steps you can take to ensure that their trip is as stress-free as possible.