Why Your Dachshund Gets Sick, Shakes, or Whines in the Car (and What to Do)

Many of the experiences that enrich our Dachshund’s lives require a car ride to get there: Hiking trails, quiet parks, training classes, beaches, sniff spots, and other natural spaces often aren’t within walking distance. For many dogs, the car is the gateway to exercise, enrichment, adventure, and spending quality time with their family. That’s why it’s so frustrating when your dog struggles during car rides. Whether they drool, vomit, pant, shake, whine, pace, or desperately try to escape, seeing your dog distressed can make even a short drive stressful for everyone. Some owners stop taking their dog places altogether because they know the ride there, and back home again, will be miserable. The good news is that, in many cases, this problem can be improved. The key is figuring out why your dog is uncomfortable in the car. Many articles lump every dog that is unhappy in the car into the same category and recommend a long list of products, supplements, or medications or protocols to try. While some of those suggestions can certainly help, they’re much more effective when they are specific to the underlying cause of your dog’s distress. In this article, I’ll help you narrow down wha...