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Even with indoor cats and toy breed dogs that often spend most of their time at home, it is often necessary to travel with our pets by automobile or plane, whether for a simple veterinary exam visit, or during vacation. One of the most frustrating problems in this situation is those pets that become extremely anxious during travel, and/or pets that become nauseous and excessively drool or vomit. There are both natural and prescription medicine alternatives animal guardians can try that can help with this frustrating problem. |
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The homeopathic remedy Cocculus, when given shortly before travel, can often help many vomiting animals. Natural Bach flower essences such as Be Serene or Rescue Remedy can help as well. For many years we used to suggest giving drugs like Benadryl (Diphenhydramine), Dramamine, Meclizine, or Acepromazine. However, efficacy does indeed vary with these drugs. A newer prescription drug called Cerenia can be prescribed by your veterinarian, should a stronger prescription medication be necessary to solve this frustrating problem.
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My Toby (45lb Terrier mix) gets horrible car sickness and we travel 7hrs to visit family at least a few times per year. Our vet said we could give him half of a Dramamine, but that didn’t seem to help so he’s now up to a whole pill (vet said this was perfectly fine). We just crush it and give it to him in a bit of canned dog food about an hour before the trip (and don’t feed him too much day-of). No more clean-up, no prescription cost and hassle, and best of all- no more nauseated Toby!
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Dr. Michael Dym, VMD veterinarian Reply:
January 27th, 2012 at 5:12 pm
Thanks for sharing. Dramamine is often helpful for motion sickness.
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