What should I do if a dog vomits after motion sickness?

Pet 7:45am, 16 June 2025 133

Dogs may vomit after motion sickness. This is because during motion sickness, the dog's inner ear is damaged, which leads to illusions in the brain, which in turn affects the digestive system and causes vomiting and decreased appetite.

So, what should we do for dogs who vomit after motion sickness? First of all, we need to pay attention to the law that pets must not be placed in restricted equipment such as child seats in the car. Of course, it is not recommended to place pets in a medium-confined space in the trunk.

This will not only make the dog more afraid, but also cause serious suffocation and other problems. Secondly, we need to do a good job in safety protection for dogs. While the car is driving, we can use seat belts or cages to fix the dog in the car to prevent the dog from moving around and causing unnecessary dangers.

If the car window can be opened, the window can be opened appropriately to increase air circulation and alleviate the discomfort of the narrow space in the car to the dog. Most importantly, we need to take measures to prevent motion sickness in dogs.

Before traveling, the dog can have sufficient exercise and activity, which can increase physical strength and physical fitness while also allowing the dog to consume most of its energy. It is best not to feed the dog two or three hours before traveling, so that it can remain on an empty stomach.

If it is just a short trip, you can prepare some medicines for your dog that can eliminate motion sickness symptoms, such as peppermint oil, honeysuckle, etc. while driving. However, after traveling for a long time, the effect of the drug can only last for a few hours, and there may be a risk of the drug having more side effects.

So we need to take a series of actions while driving to help the dog relieve the symptoms of motion sickness. When a dog experiences symptoms of vomiting after motion sickness, we should take timely measures.

First, stop the car, and then comfort the dog with a gentle tone and movement. Do not be impatient and rough, otherwise it will cause the dog to become more afraid and aggravate the symptoms.

Secondly, keep the interior of the car ventilated and keep the air circulating. You can pack a towel or blanket down for your dog to avoid odors or sweating. Then you can place some detergent, wet tissues or oxygen-absorbing oxygen cylinders next to the dog to clean the car at any time. Finally, it can be rehydrated.