For one of my Great Danes my vet recommended using over the counter benadryl, it would make him drozy and he would sleep most of the way.

My current little dog at first would get car sick and vomit. My vet gave me some pills to give her a while before leaving and after using those a few times she no longer has any travel problems and loves to travel and be out in the RV. She has become a wonderful travel companion.

Check with your vet maybe they have something that will help ease the panic.

I've never heard of it. I hope it helps your poor pup. We're blessed with 2 dogs who love the car and we can travel far and wide with them. It is very distressing when you know your pet is anxious behind you.

Other suggestions are thunder shirts and hoodies (a wrap around the ears, over the head).

Good luck and let us know how it goes.

When I first got Izzi, she would get sick and vomit in the car. My vet recommended over the counter motion sickness pill. I think it was half a pill. I think she only needed it twice and she has been fine ever since.

Sue

Let us know how it works.

Since the 4th of July my dog has become terrified of thunder or any loud boom-type sound. Thunder shirt does not work and benadryl only slightly helps.

moony, have you tried the Thunder Shirt and tendril at the same time? My friends that have tried the Thunder shirt say that it works for them. This is the first dog I ever had that is not bothered by thunder storms or fireworks. My last dog would leave the room if you were even watching fireworks on t.v.

My dog has become more scared of thunderstorms as she gets older. I take one of her polar fleece hoodie shirts that go around her waist with a velcro closure. I cinch it up as tightly as I can around her and it definitely helps. So I think she would be a good candidate for the thunder shirts. There's several patterns online to make your own. She prefers to be totally cocooned in her blanket in a lap.

I have used RR for years, both for the dogs and my self. It will not knock the dog out, but may help with anxiety by just inducing a sense of calm. Place several drops in his mouth or on a treat about 15 minutes before you go for the ride. You may also want to take some favorite toy and just go the pet shop for a treat ride to show that rides and destinations can be fun.

Also good is lavender oil on the top of their head. Lavender calms nicely and smells good too. Don't use too much as it could irate the eyes. One drop to start.

Good luck and just keep working on it.

I've used Rescue Remedy. I used it twice while taking my little one on a plane. I honestly can't say if she'd have been fine without it or if it really helped (she was fine). It certainly didn't hurt.

Such a shame that Oski doesn't like car rides. Car rides are one of my girl's reasons for living!!! She loves riding in the car.

Good for you for trying what you can to make Oski comfortable. Keep us posted!

Gee, maybe it's a Westie thing! Only our first Westie hung out the car window like a typical DOG. Rosie was a pain about car rides -- and everything else. Pip was quiet enough, but was never one of those dogs who BEG to go in the car. Eliot would stand for even very long rides, rear feet on the back seat and front feet on the shift box, staring out the front windshield like a back seat driver.

Georgysmom - I'm almost positive I have used both together as this has been a terrible ordeal. Sometimes she reacts worse than others. Also, I'm wondering if her thundershirt isn't too tight but I don't want to spend money on yet another attempt that won't work.

I understand, and support people in our community that want to celebrate the 4th, but we have weekenders that shoot off firecrackers on a regular basis. We aren't sure what they're using but my husband says it isn't something that you can buy legally. I can't remember what he said he sounds like... a 1/4 something... or a 1/2 something... something they used in the military. They might do this at 8PM or it may be midnight. So inconsiderate.

When the weather warms up I am going to stay outside at night and when I hear it, I'm getting in my car to hunt them down! Then I'm calling the sheriff. I've had enough! Thunder is one thing, and you know when to expect it. These firecrackers are another!

Socks - sorry for the hijack!

No problem, Moonie! I've done some hijacking myself! I dislike firecrackers and don't understand their appeal. Kids.

I appreciate all the helpful comments everyone. The pet store lady said to give him another dose when going home later in the day.

I'll keep the Thundershirt in mind. Thanks for the tip about patterns, Raven.

Thanks for the practical advice, Pkramer. Is there a human version of RR, or do you take the pet version?

I've used it for several years on our older boxer for thunderstorms. A few drops in his mouth and he is fine. Much better than the Xanax prescribed.

OMG for sure better than Xanax if it works! Does it seem to have a taste or smell? My dog is so suspicious of anything different.

pkramer ~ what do you take RR for?

We have used it for pets as well as for the GS with autism (years ago) Have never seen any negative side affects.

angela, I take it when I am in a stressful situation. I started using it when I was showing my dogs. I got nervous with my own and that travels right down the lead. Now showing someone else dog is no problem.

I never used it but have heard good things about it. We rescued a Boston terrier mix seven years ago. This dog hated car rides. He'd stand the whole time panting and most of the time , he'd throw up. Sometimes not on a relative long ride and the next ride around the block , he would. Then we rescued our dachshund who loves car rides. We put both 25 pound dogs in the back of our Prius. Guess what ? In the six years we've had the dachshund, the other dog has never thrown up once and is fine now with car rides. Can't figure it out.

Lily, that's great. Apparently the dachshund shows the Boston how to ride in a car. Sometimes Oski is fearful on walks, but not when another dog is going with us. Interesting.

Well, after 4 drops of RR, the ride down was no better. Later, when we left to come home, I gave him 6 drops, but we had to leave right away, so they didn't have time to start working. I switched him to the front seat for the return, and about halfway home he calmed a little. Still panting somewhat but not shaking so much.

I'll consider the Thundershirt, but what I'd like to do not is talk with the vet. Not sure how high we can go on the RR, and the directions are rather vague.

Thanks to everyone.