Travel can be stressful situations for pets. Transfers by car, plane, train or ship can cause tension in our dogs.
In many cases, the dog associates the car trip with negative experiences such as going to the vet or feeling dizzy. And speaking of other means of transport, these involve separation from the owner, so that the nervousness experienced by the animal can be exacerbated.
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One of the most stressful journeys for the dog is flying by plane. “It’s a strange experience for them because the air pressure inside the plane can affect their balance and easily cause anxiety or stress,” explains Ángel González, a veterinarian living in Zamora.
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One of the best advice is “choose a large container so you can move smoothly and stay calm in the hold or cabin”. It’s big enough to stand up and lie down without a problem. This also applies to other means of transport, such as the car, which is the most common. “To familiarize him with the carrier and its use before traveling, it would be appropriate to familiarize him with it within the previous month so that he feels safe in a familiar place.
Additionally, “There are supplements that can help you calm down during flights or trips, and special food or feed for dogs that help calm them down in situations of stress or anxiety, but calming a pet is not recommended because it can affect your dog’s breathing,” added Gonzalez.
One food supplement could be Zylkene from Vetoquinol labs, which helps pets relax and increase their ability to cope with environmental ailments. Another is Calmatonin, which contains natural ingredients and valerian extract. But there are many more sedatives and tranquilizers.
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On a flight, many companies accept orders for food and water for dogs. In these cases you should place the instructions on the outside of the carrier and make sure that the animal can eat and drink inside. If the flight takes less than 8 hours, it is better not to feed. It is also recommended that you give him less food than usual 12-24 hours before your flight.
Another thing by car. We spoke with Laura Calvo, owner of Totó, a Chihuahua with whom she has traveled a lot by car since she was little. Laura says, “Totó likes to travel with a pillow and cover himself with a wool blanket because it’s completely dark because it feels safer. In this case, I spray the blanket, the mat, and even the toys. adaptable calming effect”. Also, before starting the journey, Laura releases the dog for a while so that she becomes familiar with the vehicle and does not create a possible nervous situation.
If your dog is dizzy
If your pet is dizzy while in the car or during any trip, it’s best to go to the vet to prescribe the appropriate medication. there are different Medicines used to treat motion sickness in dogs, which in most cases are accompanied by anxiety and do not affect their mood.
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“Antiemetics are the most common as they prevent and prevent nausea and vomiting. Their effects last for about 12 hours. Then there are antiemetics and tranquilizers that have a sedative and depressant effect, only recommended for the most irritable dogs; Finally, pheromones. which have a calming effect on animals. (spray or rub on the collar) calms them down a lot”.
“We also often prescribe Biodramine or Dramamine, a human motion sickness medication that is also used as an ‘extra’ medication for dogs and cats.”
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There are also natural options with a relaxing effect, such as green tea extracts (L-theonine) or Kava extracts.
The best thing in these situations is that the dog does not eat anything in the two hours before the trip, “But a few slices of natural ginger will calm the stomach and there will be no nausea. There are also some anti-stresses on the market. Ángel González, on the market it has a sedative effect, it also relieves nausea and vomiting. drops that prevent and prevent,” he adds.
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