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My 14lb dog gets car sick and anxious. What can I give her?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Silky Terrier | Female | spayed | 7 years and 10 months old | 14 lbs

Hi.i have a silky dog 7 years old and she is not a good traveler she gets into heavy breathing and very unsettled,what can i give her she ways about 14 lbs

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Answered By Dr. Heidi DVM, CVA, CCRT, CVTP, CVSMT, CVCH

Veterinarian, Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist, Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner

Published on October 25th, 2017

I think the answer depends on why Katie is getting unsettled. If she is nauseated, there are some medications to try for that. If she is anxious, there are other medications that may help with that. I have found that the best medications are prescription, so I would recommend contacting your vet for a suggestion. Again, there are both prescription anti-nausea and prescription anti-anxiety medications that may help. The only over the counter option you could consider would be Benadryl which may help a little. https://www.petcoach.co/canigive/dog/benadryl/ I hope that was helpful. Thanks for using PetCoach.

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