Help is at hand for those of us who would like to take our dog in the car more often but are put off by the prospect of it being sick. An effective travel sickness pill developed specifically for use in dogs is now available from vets.
Market research conducted among European dog owners revealed that about 1 in 6 dogs that travel suffer from travel sickness of some kind. Nearly half (47%) of dog owners said they would travel more with their pet if it didn't suffer.
Unlike some other remedies, the new option does not work by sedating the dog, so your pet can remain alert during the journey and still be full of life when you reach your destination. The new tablet will give you the freedom to travel with your pet for the day - so you can have a long, relaxing day out and an uneventful journey back without having to remember to give another dose.
Although vomiting is the most obvious sign that your pet is suffering from travel sickness, if it starts to show any of the following signs when it's in the car, then it may be suffering the early effects of travel sickness:
· Hypersalivation/drooling · Panting/sweating/licking its lips · Restless/anxious behaviour, trembling · Retching
For more information visit dogcarsickness.com.
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