Hyperactive Spaniel
We have a
9-yr. old, 35# female Brittany Spaniel...relatively hyper...sporadic
vomiting that has been checked out by our vet...he says it's her
breed...no physical reason. We'd like to take her on a car/boat trip
with the family, but we're concerned about her comfort...any
suggestions on how to keep her calm would be greatly appreciated!
Conditioning to the car ride experience is your best plan. Begin by merely taking her into the car, then out again, without even starting the engine. Then, take her on a very short car ride, gradually increasing the length. You can also use motion sickness medications, such as diphenhydrinate, available for children in your pharmacy. Tranquilizers are not appropriate for frequent travel.
Various calming medications are available for nervous dogs. These medications, such as Clomicalm, are for constantly nervous dogs to help curb distructive behavior or excessive barking.
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