How Much Dramamine For A Dog
Introduction
I am going to try very hard to convince you that I have a good reason for asking this question. But the truth is, I’ve just always been fascinated by dogs and cars. That’s probably why I spent so much time playing with my dog in my friend’s car when we were growing up. But it could also be because of what happened one fateful day in the summer of 1982. It was then, while sitting in a car at a rest stop on the way back from our family vacation, that my dog—the same dog who loved riding in cars like they were his own little amusement park rides—got violently ill. The details are too disgusting to recount here (and would make you never want to ride in a car again), but suffice it to say that the experience made me realize how susceptible dogs are to motion sickness and how important it is for pet owners to know about Dramamine for Dogs (or its generic equivalent) when traveling by car with their pooch!
The dosage of Dramamine is based on the dog’s weight
The dosage of Dramamine is based on the dog’s weight. The higher the weight, the higher the dose. In order to determine your dog’s dose, you must first find out how much he weighs and then multiply that number by 1 mg or 2 mg depending on what type of medication he needs. For example, if a 12-pound dog needed to be given Dramamine for motion sickness, he would receive 12 x 1 mg = 12 milligrams (mg) of Dramamine or 12 x 2 mg = 24 milligrams (mg).
Administer the correct dosage of Dramamine to your dog
- If your dog is pregnant, consult a veterinarian before administering Dramamine.
- If your dog has health issues that you’re concerned about, talk to a vet before using Dramamine.
- If the dog is taking other medications or over-the-counter supplements, speak to a vet before administering Dramamine.
Side effects of Dramamine in dogs
- Dramamine can cause drowsiness
- Dramamine can cause vomiting
- Dramamine can cause diarrhea
- Dramamine can cause dry mouth
- Dramamine can cause increased heart rate
- Dramamine can cause increased blood pressure
Using an over-the-counter medication like Dramamine can ease motion sickness in your dog.
Dramamine is a brand name for dimenhydrinate, which is an over-the-counter antihistamine. It works to relieve motion sickness in dogs by blocking the receptors that cause a dog’s nervous system to react to changes in movement.
Dogs who suffer from motion sickness may be more likely to experience nausea, vomiting and diarrhea if they are moving around or traveling by car, boat or plane. The drug can also help with other symptoms of car sickness such as increased salivation and trembling around the mouth.
Because there are many different types of drugs available today it can be hard for owners to determine which one will work best for their dog’s needs; however one thing all medications have in common is how they interact with each other so it’s important that you speak with your veterinarian before administering any type of medication first!
Conclusion
if you are going to give Dramamine to your dog, try using the liquid version first. This will allow for a more accurate dosing and better tolerance if given on an empty stomach. The tablet form may work better for some animals, so don’t discount this option either. Just make sure that the dosage is correct! You should always talk with your veterinarian before giving any medication to ensure safety and effectiveness