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How can I ensure my 14-year-old senior dog handles a 2-hour road trip?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Lhasa Apso | Female | spayed | 14 years and 1 month old

Will a 14 year old dog make a 2 hour road trip?

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on November 7th, 2016

Yes, that will be fine for Aurora to make a two hour road trip. I wouldn't feed her right before you go in case she gets car sick, and I would make sure she goes potty right before you leave as well. It's a relatively short trip, I see no problems with it :-)

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