How To Avoid The Pet’s Dizziness In The Car

We all like to travel and take a weekend getaway or spend a few days on vacation. But we also love to enjoy those days with the family and of course with our pet. But it is not all animals that endure travel well, get restless, get dizzy, vomit and have a really bad time.

That is why from Best with Pets we want to give you some tips to avoid dizziness of the pet inside the car, in addition to using some product to prevent them from having a bad time when they travel.

Why is our pet dizzy?

We all remember when we were little, that we got dizzy when we got in the car to go on vacation. So the same thing happens to animals. This is caused by a loss of balance, which is accompanied by nausea and vomiting. The movement of the vehicle causes the alteration of sensory perception, which is closely related to hearing.

This alteration is known as motion sickness, a discomfort caused by the movement of the car, which causes symptoms such as vomiting and dizziness.

Education from puppies

Although there are many pets who love to travel by car, there are others who do not like it so much, then they get nervous and restless and start crying. Although dizziness in pets is normal, they can also be caused by a lack of habit, that is why it is better to get used to them from a young age.

If you decide to adopt a puppy, do not hesitate to put him in the car as soon as possible, at first he will feel dizzy, but later he will get used to it and he will even love traveling by car when he is older.

It is convenient for the puppy to get used to the car, that is why it is preferable that at first you make short trips with it and try to do it daily, until you can make longer trips.

You can choose to go to a place with nature and where your pet can enjoy playing with you and running, so he will not associate the car trip with going to the vet or another place he does not like. When you return home, you will have to reward him and let him know that he has done very well.

Never go on a long trip if you are not sure that your pet is not going to get dizzy, since both he and you will have a hard time. It is preferable to do this little training before.

Time to travel, some tips

Before travelling

It is very important to prepare the car before traveling. Make sure that the environment of the car is fresh and airy, avoiding that it is hot, so there will be more probability that your pet will suffer dizziness. Something fundamental is that your pet feels comfortable and is not afraid, that is why you can put his favorite toy and his blanket.

It is preferable that before traveling, your pet does not consume any food, unless he does not eat anything 4 hours before traveling, it is better that he travel on an empty stomach and not give him much water.

It is good  before putting it into the car to give it a good walk and to relieve itself , so your pet will feel more relieved.

You can also consult with your veterinarian about some medicine so that your pet gets as little dizzy as possible and above all that it does not vomit. But always under veterinary prescription.

During the trip

Make sure that the car is aired and that it is not excessively hot, from time to time open the window or put the air conditioning a little.

Avoid the smells of air freshener, tobacco or some type of perfume.

Try to drive as calmly as possible and avoid accelerating and braking. Rough driving can lead to dizziness in your pet.

From time to time it is convenient to make a stop, so that you can take a little walk and even drink a little water. Do not forget to tell him that he is doing very well and to give him some pampering or affection.

If you see that your pet keeps getting dizzy, try moving it around. It is easier for him to get dizzy if he travels in the trunk of the car, so you can put him in the back seat with his safety harness.

During the journey, try to talk to him so that he feels safe and does not fear. It is very important that you transmit serenity and tranquility, he will trust you.