How do I stop my dog from getting car sick?
Nothing is more relaxing on a warm summer day than packing your family and the dog in your car for a leisurely drive through the country. Unfortunately, this blissful scene can be cut short if you have a dog suffering from motion sickness all over the kids in the back seat. You can help your dog, however, so that the next car trip doesn’t require a roll of paper towels and a bottle of disinfecting spray.PreparationBegin by placing a wire dog crate into the back of the car if room permits. Forgo placing blankets or toys into the crate because one of the reactions that your dog may have to car motion is vomiting or diarrhea. Your dog may experience motion sickness because of anxiety. So acclimating him to the car is a way to solve this issue. Help your dog into the crate, but do not turn on the car or drive anywhere. Leave him in the crate for a short amount of time each day for several days, or until he begins to feel more comfortable in the crate. Then drive short distances with the do
