Motion sickness/Anxiety by: Sarah & Phil N.Ireland
Our 5 month old Whippet Monty is exactly the same, he came to us at 8wks and from the 1st journey in the car he drooled.
Our vet suggested short journeys to get him used to it but unfortunately 2 months later he was worse. We went back to the vet in despair and she told us its more suggestive of anxiety than motion sickness which apparently Whippets are prone to.
They have given us something called DAP Spray which a week later is already making a big difference. Apparently when bitches have pups they release a pheromone to reassure pups and this spray replicates it.
We have been using it every day and gradually the drooling has become more manageable and Monty has stopped shaking with fear.
They also gave us a herbal remedy called Skullcap and Valerian tablets which we have been giving him daily but these take a couple of weeks to kick in so we'll hope for the best.
I hope this is helpful to you as I understand how distressing this is to both of you! Good Luck!
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Car sickness by: Anonymous
My Rottie was the only dog that I had that ever got car sick.
She would have such long drool tendrils when I would get her out of the car even on short trips. She outgrew it when she reached a year.
However, this is what I would do since Gypsy really does not like the car now.
I would do some fun stuff with her beside or near the car. Just walk around the car to start. Then put her in the car with it not running. Just even for a few seconds then let her get out.
Try to make those sessions longer and longer. If she is willing to eat give her a treat while she is in the car. Also a crate helps sometimes.
When you are ready just drive up and down the driveway and let her out. Gradually increase it.
Hopefully she will outgrow it. Someone suggested Ginger, I heard that works too.
