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anniebetannie · 06-10-2013, 07:34 PM

I have a question! I go on short trips, (3 hrs.), or even into town 1/2 hr. and always take my Yorkie, Yoshi,, and my Cavalier, Trig with me. Trig settles right down in the back seat and sleeps. Yoshi on the other hand can't seem to settle. He's up on the seat, tries to get on my shoulder, tries to get by my feet, up and down. I think he might be car sick, but never throws up. He yawns and yawns. Is there something I can do or give to him to settle him down. He's not enjoying our travels at all this way. Anyone else have this happen? Is it common to the breed? Any suggestions are welcome! Annie

Wylie's Mom · 06-11-2013, 05:35 AM

Hi Annie - first, WELCOME to YT

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You could try melatonin (helps for anxiety in dogs), and/or benadryl (could make them sleepy and calmer). Of course, you can run both of those by your vet who I'm sure is very familiar with both.

Another option is the ThunderShirt - have you heard of it? There are lots of threads here about it and people have had great luck with it.

lexi43 · 06-11-2013, 10:49 AM

Zach our Yorkie gets very car sick if you put him in the back of the car. He's okay if he sits on your lap so most of the time my friend goes with me if we have to take Zach with us.

LilAnnCamp · 06-14-2013, 06:19 AM

Theres also a presciption of Cerenia the vet may be about to give you.

06-10-2013, 07:34 PM	#1
anniebetannie YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Big Horn, Wy. USA Posts: 1	Car sick Yorkie I have a question! I go on short trips, (3 hrs.), or even into town 1/2 hr. and always take my Yorkie, Yoshi,, and my Cavalier, Trig with me. Trig settles right down in the back seat and sleeps. Yoshi on the other hand can't seem to settle. He's up on the seat, tries to get on my shoulder, tries to get by my feet, up and down. I think he might be car sick, but never throws up. He yawns and yawns. Is there something I can do or give to him to settle him down. He's not enjoying our travels at all this way. Anyone else have this happen? Is it common to the breed? Any suggestions are welcome! Annie

06-11-2013, 05:35 AM	#2
Wylie's Mom Furbutts = LOVE Donating Member Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 35,889 Blog Entries: 2	Hi Annie - first, WELCOME to YT ! You could try melatonin (helps for anxiety in dogs), and/or benadryl (could make them sleepy and calmer). Of course, you can run both of those by your vet who I'm sure is very familiar with both. Another option is the ThunderShirt - have you heard of it? There are lots of threads here about it and people have had great luck with it. __________________ ~ A friend told me I was delusional. I nearly fell off my unicorn. ~ °¨¨¨°ºOº°¨¨¨° Ann \| Pfeiffer \| Marcel Verdel Purcell \| Wylie \| Artie °¨¨¨°ºOº°¨¨¨°

06-14-2013, 06:19 AM	#4
LilAnnCamp LovingLifeWithAnimals Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Pinson, AL Posts: 2,048	Theres also a presciption of Cerenia the vet may be about to give you. __________________ Ann & Milo, Buttons, Dooley, Mr. Bigglesworth, & Crimson The righteous care for the needs of their animals, but the kindest acts of the wicked are cruel. Proverbs 12:10

06-11-2013, 10:49 AM	#3
lexi43 YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Deer Park New York Posts: 1,586	Zach our Yorkie gets very car sick if you put him in the back of the car. He's okay if he sits on your lap so most of the time my friend goes with me if we have to take Zach with us.