How can I tell if my dog feels travel sick?
During the journey
One or more of the following signs suggest that your pet may be feeling ill when travelling:
- Hypersalivation (excessive drooling)
- Panting, swallowing, lip-licking
- Restlessness, anxiety, trembling
- Retching
- Vomiting
The signs of travel sickness vary from dog to dog. For example, some may simply vomit without showing any other signs.
If your dog exhibits one or more of the above signs whenever traveling with you, then it’s possible your dog is suffering from travel sickness
Before the journey
Stress can play a large part in travel sickness. Dogs quickly learn that car journeys are uncomfortable, so they may start to show signs of anxiety as soon as they realise that they are about to go in the car. Some may even vomit before the car is started or before they get into it.