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My small Yorkie gets severe car sickness. What can I give for trips?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Yorkshire Terrier | Female | spayed | 7 lbs

I have a small Yorker who weights 7 lbs She gets car sick really bad. But I am going to go on a trip driving 7 hours and I really need to take her. What should I give her and how much. And how often

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on April 9th, 2017

Poor Rainbow! Unfortunately, by law it is illegal for the experts at Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to recommend and give the dose information for any drug, including OTC drugs, without seeing the animal in person first. That's because doing so requires a veterinary client patient relationship which cannot be achieved via an internet forum. In addition, the experts cannot say for certain if a specific drug is safe for your dog. I would have her seen by a vet tomorrow to discuss the use of medication to help her with her car sickness. The vet can prescribe medication that is safe for her, including possibly OTC medications. You can do a few things in the car to help Rainbow as well. Keep her forward facing during the trip, and you can purchase a specially designed doggie seatbelt to keep her that way. They are available online or in pet stores. Keep the windows open a crack to give her fresh air. Limit food intake before going on the trip, and medications from the vet can help prevent nausea. Good luck on your trip!

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    Answered By Lauren Jones VMD

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    Without examining Rainbow to develop a veterinarian-client-patient relationship, it is illegal for me (or anyone at Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach) to provide you with medication recommendations or dosages. However, there is a great prescription anti-nausea medication for car sickness that Rainbow's vet can discuss with you further!

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