Car Sickness In Cats

Pets also feel carsick, Just Like Humans

It’s very common in pets “1 out of 6 pets show the

symptoms of carsickness”…

“Motion sickness usually starts with

feeling of uncomfortableness or

uneasiness”

Cat Lip Licking In Car

Excessive Drooling

Excess Yawning

Continuous Whining

Lethargy or inactivity

Vomiting or Diarrhea

What are the factors that affect pets to feel

carsick ..???

Factors affecting carsickness

Motion sickness Anxiety or stress

Some Risk factors To take into count….

Pets with less travelling experience will

always show carsickness symptoms

Puppies suffer more than the adult dogs…..

Techniques To make the Trip enjoyable for cats ???

Make the pets feel secure

Keep their carriers in the car which

make them feel secure

Make sure to disable the front air

bag if you are keeping them in

front passenger seat

Lowering the car window will reduce the nausea of cats ….

Also the lowering window gives a stable and

cold environment inside the car to the pets…

Arrange special toys for Trip

Keep them entertained by giving cool toys for playing at the time of travel.. Means keep them engaged

Skipping up meals or cutting up meals will be helpful in reducing the chances of vomit while travelling…

Special seat belts are available for pets that will

secure them in long Journey ..

Treatment

Habituation Medication

Habituation :

Taking the pets to small trips will increase their

habituation for cars

Medication :

Natural herbals

Anti-anxiety

Proper medication also prevents the

carsickness issues in pets to some extent ..…