car ride with beagles

[Sblanck]

We took a camping trip with our three dogs. On the way there one threw up another drooled like a new born and the third slept. On the way back the same one drooled the one who threw up was fidgity in the front seat the whole way back the third slept. Any things to make the car ride easier. It was about a 2 hour trip.

Thanks

[deardaisy]

We give Seamus a half dose of Dramamine-okay'd it with the vet. It works well, it makes him sleepy and he doesn't appear to feel sick any more-- no drooling or puking. It doesn't knock him out cold so he's still perky when we get to wherever we're going.
If you decide to try it, you may want to check on the dosage. I'm assuming it's probably the same- but whatever she put into the computer she used his weight as a determining factor.

[RosCole]

Roscoe is our token car sick dog! He is 3 now and still has not gotten over this. We tried everything and what it boils down to is that if we are going on a long car ride I have to give him something. If I don't, he will drool (A LOT), get anxious, and inevitably throw up.

Before medication though, I would try making the car a less threatening place to the dogs that get nervous or drool. That means going into the car without going anywhere. Bring toys, treats and just play with them in there. Then do the same but start the car. Still don't go anywhere just have the engine running for a bit. Next go for a short ride, etc... Make sure the dogs are secure somewhere, that they have their own spot. We have an SUV and put up one of those grates so they can't jump over into the seats. They ride in the back on a blanket and they like it back there and are safe. Some people leave a crate in the car. Some dogs feel safer that way. I also know they have dog car harnesses/seatbelts. Those didn't work for us but each dog is different.

If you have tried all of this (as we did, for months) you may have to give them something to ease their anxiety about the car ride. Our vet recommended Bonine (either 1/2 an adult dose or 1 children's pill). I would definately consult your vet first though.

Good luck!

[sr41056]

My 3 year old, Mattie, developed this problem only recently. Even short rides are sometimes a problem. I took her to my vet here in Pennsylvania who prescribed a sedative. I don't have total confidence in this vet so I called my long-time vet in California and he told me to just give her 1/2 of a benadryl tablet 30 minutes before any trip. It works great! It calms her down without knocking her out. I purchased Equate at Wal-Mart which is their equivalent for half the price.