Can dogs be carsick ?

[Earlybird]

Asking as my rescue dog (had him 2 weeks) was just sick in the car. He's ridden in the car several times before without a problem.

If not possible for a dog to be carsick, what else could it be, and what can I do for him?

Novice dog owner - but I'm sure that is obvious!

We went out for a walk about 10 minutes after he was sick, and he was fine - curious, pulling on the lead, etc.

Now he is curled up asleep and seems a bit lethargic - or I could be imagining it.

I'm concerned for him obviously, and want to help if there is anything to be done. But I'm also wondering if I can 'trust' his tummy in the house, atm. I've got alot of carpets!

Yes dogs can be carsick....or so I heard anyway

It's definitely possible - my rescue dog was carsick for a couple of months before getting used to the motion of the car. We got quite good at catching it in a container though!

My rescue dog also got car sick when dh took him out round some twisty country roads. DH saw that it was his breakfast that the dog had thrown up in the boot of the car (estate) and figured he'd clear it up when they got home. By which time it had mysteriously disappeared.

Dog has never been car sick since mind, I think he might be a bit disappointed.

Mutt - he brought up up what appeared to be food from his bowl, but I can't be sure as he was in the back seat, and quickly 'cleaned up ' the mess.

Thanks for reassurance - I need it as am completely new to this!

I feel a bit lost - sort of like I did when I had to nurse dd through her first illness. A bit tricky to know what is completely 'normal' and when there is a more serious issue.

Thanks to all who have posted with advice, and also those who shared similar experience.

how is your dog today? All waggy and happy I bet?

My HuskyX gets terrible car sickness. We've tried not feeding her - made her worse. Feeding her - don't ask Sometimes feeding her dry biscuits whilst in the car helps - sometimes not.

At the moment, she can just make it to the vets ok - about 15mins, but if traffic is bad, then she suffers.

Sorry, I've not been back on for a few days!

He is much better. Hasn't been sick since, and has good energy - so seems it was a one-off (hopefully).

I wonder if it could have to do with the fact that he has been gulping his food down. He seems quite anxious to know exactly where i am, and to be within a few feet of me at all times. Consequently he only eats a few bites at a time (and am not sure he chews them properly). If I move around the kitchen or even leave the room, he rushes to be where he can see me.

Perhaps he has separation anxiety - would be understandable as his previous owner 'disappeared' (sadly, she died), and he was then fostered for a few months until we 'adopted' him.

Thanks for all your help and advice.