I have a slightly lifted F250 I have been trying to figure out how to get my EM in the cab once he gets bigger. I thought about a ramp. Any suggestions welcomed.Why is he pacing is the question....
Does he feel unsecured? adding some pillows or blankets or a tie-down might help in that case. Denna was definitely more comfortable in the back seat of our F350 (with high-backed chairs) than in the open cargo space in my Subaru. In our motorhome (which replaced the F350), Denna has one of the dog beds with bumpers on two edges... she curls up on that behind/between our front seats (well behind the windshield), and in most cases is asleep before we hit the freeway.
Does he feel claustrophobic? opening a window and letting in fresh air will help with that. I find opening a window - even just a nose-crack-width, can really help settle a dog.
I have zero luck with giving treats in the car - even when it's not moving. But, if you can find treats of high-enough value (i.e. a hamburger) - that are only ever available IN the car - that can make the car a more fun place, too.
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I have a slightly lifted F250 I have been trying to figure out how to get my EM in the cab once he gets bigger. I thought about a ramp. Any suggestions welcomed.
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I have a slightly lifted F250 I have been trying to figure out how to get my EM in the cab once he gets bigger. I thought about a ramp. Any suggestions welcomed.
Awh, it's just cause he's a puppy, he has to get use to it. Zeela puked in the beginning as well. Now, she doesn't. Just keep taking him and keep a blanket down in case and don't feed him right before a ride.Logan does well riding in the truck. But he pukes. It's happened a couple of times. The longer the trip the more likely he is to puke... I guess he gets car sick.
Any tips?
Awh, it's just cause he's a puppy, he has to get use to it. Zeela puked in the beginning as well. Now, she doesn't. Just keep taking him and keep a blanket down in case and don't feed him right before a ride.
They just have to get use to it. It's like when we go on a boat and haven't been for a long time, ya know ya feel a little queasy and then ya pop open a beer and then it's all good.
He will get use to it and no longer puke as he gets a little older. Now, Zeela loves to go for a ride and stick her head out the windows.
Logan does well riding in the truck. But he pukes. It's happened a couple of times. The longer the trip the more likely he is to puke... I guess he gets car sick.
Any tips?
Ask your vet, but you can give dramamine. I'm just not sure about giving it to a pup. Roy also gets car sick and it developed into a behavioral issue because he associated the car with getting sick. It may be that Logan's just a pup and will outgrow it. Roy never did. Full disclosure though - Roy has Megaesophagus and gastroparesis , so he regurgitated/vomited often before we figured out what was happening. He also developed an aversion to food dishes because he would be sick right after he ate. He has a thing about throwing up and we maybe didn't do things just right for him before we took him on a ride. I just wish we'd have treated the car sickness early on so he would enjoy his car rides more now that we have everything under control.
Zeela is right about the windows. Sometimes opening the windows and getting some air flowing makes a difference. I'm a freak and very careful about them hanging their heads out though. Foreign objects in the eye, ya know. Lol. And I also had a dog get whiplash from having his head out the moonroof of my T-bird. I never thought that would be a problem. Leave it to us to find out though. We seem to have all the luck!
Now if I could just get her to sit in a side cart on my MC. lol...just kidding. she would pull it too much to one side with her weight.