![]() ![]() Smelling herbs like lavender, ginger, and valerian root can have calming effects on your pup. With that said, you can try aromatherapy to alleviate your dog's car sickness. Your dog's vet will be able to tell which remedies are safe for your dog. Before administering any cure or medication, make sure you check with your veterinarian. If your dog experiences motion sickness at this point, there are some remedies available, although not all of them are available over the counter. These include inactivity, restlessness, yawning, whining, barking, drooling, and vomiting. Watch out for the signs and symptoms of car sickness. If you're driving with another person, it's better to pass this responsibility onto them, as keeping your attention on the road is necessary. Once your pet is examined, the veterinarians at West LA Veterinary Group can determine if a sedative is a safe option for your pet and discuss with you the best way to keep your pet healthy when traveling.Once you set off to your destination, pay attention to your dog's temperament as you slowly move away from home. A sedative for very anxious pets may be needed during long trips. Specific vaccinations and/or anti-parasitics (such as tick, intestinal worm, and heartworm preventions) may be required if your pet is traveling to at-risk areas. It is also important to inquire about potential health risks to your pet when traveling to another state or country. Another good resource for pet travel requirements is the USDA. Pet owners should contact that country’s Consulate or Embassy to find out the pet travel regulations to that country before planning a trip. Some countries (and Hawaii) have other specific regulations and quarantine periods. ![]() ![]() If your airline or destination requires a health certificate for your pet, the veterinarians at West LA Veterinary Group are accredited to issue both domestic and international health certificates. These products are composed of a synthetic pheromone that mimics your pet’s own natural pheromones which provide a calming effect.īefore planning on traveling with your pet by plane, please check the airline’s pet policy to make sure that you meet the travel requirements. Royal Canin Veterinary Diet Calm also contains these all-natural calming substances, and, if fed starting a few weeks before travel, can help reduce anxiety in your pet. Adaptil for dogs and Feliway for cats have also been proven to effectively treat anxiety. If your pet becomes anxious during travel, there are several all-natural remedies available that are veterinarian-approved, such as supplements that contain derivatives of casein (protein found in mother’s milk) and/or L-tryptophan. If your pet experiences car sickness, an over-the-counter medication that is safe to give to dogs and cats is Dramamine (dimenhydrinate). For pets that need prescription strength motion sickness medication, West LA Veterinary Group offers Cerenia, an antiemetic that acts on the central nervous system without causing sedation. Motion sickness is a common response for pets when they travel in a vehicle for the first time. ![]()
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