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What can I give my dog for motion sickness during car rides?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Male | neutered | 6 years and 8 months old | 22 lbs

My dog gets motion sickness when driving and I am moving to a city which requires a lot of driving. Are there any meds or remedies I can give him? Thanks!

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Answered By Destini R. Holloway, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on April 5th, 2019

Sure thing! Since we haven't physically examined your pet, the policy here is that we cannot prescribe medication to Buster unfortunately, but your vet can easily prescribe a motion sickness medication for Buster with a simple phone call in most cases, especially if he was seen within the last year. Also an alternative over the counter medication can be recommended to him as well. I hope that you are able to help him out for those frequent car rides! I have even heard of an owner who would simply place an e-collar (from your local pet store) on her pet and this eliminated the motion sickness altogether. Its worth a shot! Best wishes and take care.

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