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Roman I have a female 15yr domestic short hair that goes absolutly nuts every time we try to travel in the car. She will continually howl and scream then vomit in her carrier. My wife will then take her in her lap and she will urinate and vomit on her! Vet recommede dramamine he thinks she is motion sick. Has anyone tried this or are there any other medications other than tranqalizers? The trip is typically 30-45 minutes in a smooth riding quiet car. Thanks
Pauline First off, she's 15, no young kitty. So, my suggestion would be to take her on short 5 min trips a few times, then increase it to 10 mins, then 15, etc. Give her a favorite toy or 2, and a treat afterwards. Put some towels on the bottom of the kennel, no food. When I moved animals we'd use Acepromazine from my vet to calm them, and this was used also after surgeries as on Dobie's ears to keep them calm and not attack the ear. There are natural remedies in some herbs, might want to try that. All in all, leave the cat in the kennel when travelling, firm rule. Let it howl. Run some soft music. Time will tell if this kitty will adapt. Good luck.

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T O P I C R E V I E W
Roman	I have a female 15yr domestic short hair that goes absolutly nuts every time we try to travel in the car. She will continually howl and scream then vomit in her carrier. My wife will then take her in her lap and she will urinate and vomit on her! Vet recommede dramamine he thinks she is motion sick. Has anyone tried this or are there any other medications other than tranqalizers? The trip is typically 30-45 minutes in a smooth riding quiet car. Thanks
Pauline	First off, she's 15, no young kitty. So, my suggestion would be to take her on short 5 min trips a few times, then increase it to 10 mins, then 15, etc. Give her a favorite toy or 2, and a treat afterwards. Put some towels on the bottom of the kennel, no food. When I moved animals we'd use Acepromazine from my vet to calm them, and this was used also after surgeries as on Dobie's ears to keep them calm and not attack the ear. There are natural remedies in some herbs, might want to try that. All in all, leave the cat in the kennel when travelling, firm rule. Let it howl. Run some soft music. Time will tell if this kitty will adapt. Good luck.