Motion sickness in cats and dogs is often caused by inner ear issues, worsened by the stress and anxiety a pet can feel when leaving home, fearing a trip to the veterinarian or going to the groomer. Signs of motion or carsickness include drooling and vomiting. You might consider visiting with your veterinarian regarding products available for your cat and dog motion sickness issues. There are also a few conditioning behavioral-training steps you can take to make the car trip a little less anxious for your pet. For instance, consider slowly conditioning your pet to leaving the house by making it "fun". Lots of praise and petting works here too (but keep your eyes on the road!). Start with short trips down the street or to a friend's house close by. Traveling in the car would make me anxious too if it meant going to the docotor "every" time.Start with very short trips to build up a tolerance and then gradually increase the travel time. Allow your pet to see outside. It occupies the mind and is actually supposed to help reduce the vertigo that causes motion sickness. Keep the vehicle cool, well ventilated and with plenty of room to move around. Don't forget safety though, and, in spite of this lovely photo, we never recommend driving around in a convertable with the top down where your pet is able to jump or fall out. When it comes to having the top up, Petco has some great back seat barriers that would let your pet safely have the run of the back seat without being able to jump in the front when you least expect it. Barriers give them room to move around with out the danger of crashing through the windshield should yhou have to stop suddenly. However, if you need further confinement, they have some good carriers too. Pet ramps are also a great idea for getting large dogs into the car. You'll also find these at Petco as well as the Solutions Catalog site.

Health Products for Cat and Dog Motion Sickness

Diphenhydramine - Generic Benadryl
Benadryl, an antihistamine used to treat allergies, insect stings, motion sickness, travel anxiety and other conditions, is often prescribed by veterinarians to help with pet travel woes too. Not advised for use in pregnant or nursing animals. As always, we advise that you visit with your veterinarian first regarding suitability and dosage for your specific dog or cat before you purchase this product. Dimenhydrinate - Generic Dramamine
An anti-histamine containing diphenhydramine and chlorotheophylline is a formulation similiar to Dramamine, prescribed by veterinarians for the prevention and treatment of the nausea, vomiting and dizziness associated with motion sickness in dogs and cats. Dimenhydrinate works by inhibiting stimulation of the vestibular system within the inner ear. Dimenhydrinate can have side effects for some pets, for instance those with with an overactive thyroid, seizure disorder, heart disease or high blood pressure. It can also have adverse interactions with other pet medications. Please visit with your veterinarian regarding suitability and dosage for your specific pet before you purchase this product. Veterinarian's Best Relaxed Dog Travel Calm Formula
A natural nutritional supplement containing ginger and herbal extracts designed to ease the anxiety of travel to help prevent motion sickness without drowsiness. Ginger is also believed to be a natural solution to help relieve the symptoms of motion sickness. Also suggested for help with anxiety caused by loud noises, fireworks and thunder. Contains Calcium, Potassium, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Valerian Root Extract, Kava Kava and other helpful ingredients.

It's important to buy the right health products for your specific pet's special needs. Pet medicines can also have certain risks and side effects that you need to discuss thoroughly with your Veterinarian before you decide which meds to buy. Buying pet medications online is a great way to save money & add a little convenience to your busy life. However, it is not meant to be a replacement for visiting your local veterinarian to obtain advice and prescriptions suited to your pet's specific medications needs.