Dogs can definitely get carsick, but that doesn’t mean your dog is having this problem, even if he is getting sick in the car. Instead, your pooch could simply be anxious. How do you tell the difference?

Although it is true that a dog that is anxious about being in the car and a dog that is carsick will both get physically sick in the car, when your dog starts feeling sick is very different in each instance. If he’s truly carsick, he won’t get sick until you’ve been driving. A dog that is anxious will begin salivating as he’s getting into the car.

If you suspect that your dog is carsick, you can try giving him a little Dramamine. If it stops your dog from getting sick, he’s truly carsick. If he is still drooly, he’s anxious.

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