Teddy Dog (Detailed Introduction)

        Motion sickness does not only occur in humans; animals can also experience it. Dogs usually show symptoms such as lethargy, restlessness, excessive drooling, and even vomiting when suffering from motion sickness. Since most trips nowadays require car travel, are there ways to relieve dogs' motion sickness? Let's learn about them together.

        1. Try to have your dog face forward. Dogs are more comfortable looking straight ahead than looking out the window or backward, which also reduces nauseating visual stimuli. It is best to have your dog wear a dog-specific seatbelt to ensure they always face forward during the ride.

        2. Open the window a few centimeters. This helps with air circulation inside the car and balances the pressure inside and outside, making the dog feel more comfortable. Be careful not to let the car get too hot~

        3. Moderate fasting, then give a small piece of candy before setting out. Although there is no solid experimental proof, many have found this helps reduce dogs’ discomfort when traveling. Note: fasting carries risks, so consult a veterinarian; the candy must not contain chocolate, as chocolate is toxic to dogs!

        If the above methods still do not effectively relieve your dog's motion sickness, then you may need the advanced tutorial below:

        1. Unlike cats, dogs are often very interested in tasty treats, so you can use this to cultivate their positive feelings about traveling. But be careful not to give too much; too much may worsen nausea.

        2. Start with short trips, preferably to fun places.

        3. Take car rides with intervals of one to two weeks.

        4. Playful dogs can be given their favorite toy to play only during car rides.

        5. Gradually increase the travel distance to build the dog's tolerance.